Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G252SOI5006
This funding opportunity is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, for work supporting the USACE Jacksonville District. The project focuses on the Florida Everglades and is titled "Monitoring Changes in Population Densities and Reproductive Success in Wading Bird Populations in the Florida Everglades." The intent is to identify highly qualified partners who can contribute research and development that aligns with USACE and Department of Defense mission needs, particularly where ecological monitoring supports water and ecosystem management decisions.
At this stage, the government is not asking for a full study proposal or a detailed budget. Instead, interested parties are expected to submit a statement of interest that demonstrates relevant technical capability, experience, and an understanding of the anticipated work. The specific scope of work details are referenced as being in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO), which typically outlines the monitoring goals, expected deliverables, and how results may be used by the agency.
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 12.005, within the Science and Technology/Research and Development activity area. USACE indicates the selection will be competitive and merit-based, with evaluation centered on the technical merits of the proposed research and development approach and its potential relevance to USACE (DoD) missions. In other words, submissions should not only show scientific credibility in wading bird population and nesting success monitoring, but also make a clear connection to how the work supports management, restoration, or operational decision-making in the Everglades.
For funding and duration, USACE expects approximately $137,273 to be available for the 12-month base period. There is also a pathway for growth: the agreement may include up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods, contingent on funding availability, and additional funds may be provided for optional tasks and/or follow-on work in later years. The listing shows an award ceiling of $825,000 and anticipates a single award, which suggests the government may be planning for a multi-year relationship with one primary partner if performance and funding support continuation.
Eligibility is limited. This opportunity is only available to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) within the South Florida-Caribbean and Gulf Coast Regions, meaning only institutions participating in those CESU networks can apply. This constraint is important for prospective applicants, since it narrows the competition to that specific partnership framework rather than the broader research community.
The posting and review process follows Grants.gov requirements: the RSOI must be posted for 30 days before the government makes a decision and potentially requests full proposals from selected respondents. The opportunity number is W9126G252SOI5006, with an original closing date of 2025-07-27, and it was created on 2025-06-27. Questions and responses are directed to the listed USACE contacts: Maria Lopez (Grants Specialist) at Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil, 817-886-1881, and Niki (Nicole) Baker (Project Manager) at Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil, 918-669-4939.Apply for W9126G252SOI5006
- The Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring Changes in Population Densities and Reproductive Success in Wading Bird Populations in the Florida Everglades for USACE Jacksonville District" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.005.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-06-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-07-27. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $825,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, for work supporting the USACE Jacksonville District. The project is titled "Monitoring Changes in Population Densities and Reproductive Success in Wading Bird Populations in the Florida Everglades."
2) Is this a request for a full proposal?
No. At this stage, USACE is not requesting a full study proposal or a detailed budget. The government is requesting a statement of interest that demonstrates technical capability, relevant experience, and understanding of the anticipated work.
3) What should be included in the statement of interest?
Based on the notice, the statement of interest should show (1) relevant technical capability, (2) experience with the type of work anticipated (including wading bird population density monitoring and reproductive/nesting success monitoring), and (3) an understanding of the anticipated work described in the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). It should also connect the work to USACE/Department of Defense mission needs, particularly how ecological monitoring supports water and ecosystem management decisions.
4) Where are the scope details and deliverables described?
The detailed scope is referenced as being in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). The SOO typically outlines monitoring goals, expected deliverables, and how results may be used by the agency.
5) What is the project location or focus area?
The project focuses on the Florida Everglades.
6) What is the main scientific and technical focus of the work?
The work centers on monitoring changes in wading bird population densities and reproductive success in the Florida Everglades, with emphasis on producing information that can support management, restoration, or operational decision-making.
7) What type of award will be used?
USACE expects to make an award as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 12.005.
8) What activity area does this fall under?
The opportunity is listed within the Science and Technology/Research and Development activity area.
9) How will USACE make selections?
USACE indicates the selection will be competitive and merit-based. Evaluation is centered on the technical merits of the proposed research and development approach and its potential relevance to USACE (DoD) missions.
10) What does USACE mean by relevance to mission needs?
The notice emphasizes that submissions should do more than demonstrate scientific credibility. They should clearly connect the proposed monitoring and research-and-development approach to how USACE and DoD use ecological monitoring to support water and ecosystem management decisions in the Everglades.
11) How much funding is expected for the initial period?
USACE expects approximately $137,273 to be available for the 12-month base period.
12) How long is the base period of performance?
The base period is 12 months.
13) Are there options for additional years or follow-on work?
Yes. The cooperative agreement may include up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods, contingent on funding availability. The notice also states that additional funds may be provided for optional tasks and/or follow-on work in later years.
14) What is the maximum potential funding for the entire effort?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $825,000.
15) How many awards does USACE anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) within the South Florida-Caribbean and Gulf Coast Regions. Only institutions participating in those CESU networks can apply.
17) If my organization is not part of those CESU regions, can we apply anyway?
Based on the notice, no. The opportunity is only available to CESU members within the South Florida-Caribbean and Gulf Coast Regions.
18) Which USACE offices are involved?
The RSOI is issued by USACE Fort Worth District, and the work supports the USACE Jacksonville District.
19) What is the opportunity number for this RSOI?
The opportunity number is W9126G252SOI5006.
20) When was the opportunity created, and what is the closing date?
The opportunity was created on 2025-06-27. The original closing date is 2025-07-27.
21) How long will the RSOI be posted before a decision is made?
The notice states that the RSOI must be posted for 30 days before the government makes a decision and potentially requests full proposals from selected respondents.
22) Will USACE request full proposals from everyone who submits an RSOI?
The notice indicates USACE may request full proposals from selected respondents after review. It does not state that full proposals will be requested from all respondents.
23) Who should we contact with questions about the opportunity?
Questions and responses are directed to the USACE contacts listed in the notice: Maria Lopez (Grants Specialist) at Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil, 817-886-1881, and Niki (Nicole) Baker (Project Manager) at Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil, 918-669-4939.
24) What is the practical goal of the monitoring work for USACE?
The notice frames the monitoring as supporting water and ecosystem management decisions in the Everglades, aligning ecological monitoring results with USACE and Department of Defense mission needs.
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