Deadline: July 15, 2023
A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient’s CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Army Corps of Engineers (Kansas City District)-Public Assistance to States Program. The work involves comprehensive support of researchers in identifying watershed sources of sediment to reservoirs in the Kansas River Basin and understanding the implications of different economic analysis paradigms for reservoir sedimentation, and USACE support with providing economic input data, and site-visit coordination and support for ground-truthing, all in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4001 – Research and Development.
Approximately $316,000 is expected to be available to support this project, for the 24-month base period. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful recipient/awardee.
Additional funding may also be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4001 – Research and Development.
Period of Performance. The base period of performance will be twenty-four (24) months from date of award. Three follow-on periods, for 12 months each, are anticipated subject to availability of funds.
Follow-on Periods: Future work available under this agreement (not included in the base award or base funding) may include enhancement to the tool for locating headcuts and other sediment sources, including utilizing additional types of remote sensing data such as the SWOT satellite and/or performing research on headcut speed and volume, integrating the headcut locator with other online geomorphic tools, mapping headcuts and lowhead dams in additional watersheds, performing economic analyses at additional lakes, and presenting the sedimentation results at additional venues.
Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives (beginning on page 4)
NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.
Preparation of your Statement of Interest: Provide the following (Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced, 12 pt. font):
- Name, Organization, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID, and Contact Information (Email)
- Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):
- Biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator, to include specific experience and capabilities in areas related to this project’s requirements
- Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects
- Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise
- Brief description of other capabilities to successfully complete the project: (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.)
Submission of Your Statement of Interest
- Statements of Interest are due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on July 15 2023.
- Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:
Maria Lopez
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil
Office: 817-886-1881
Brian Hesford
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Brian.D.Hesford@usace.army.mil
Office: 402-200-8268
Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be
invited to submit a full proposal.
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.