Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey – Salmon Monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)

NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability 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.

A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Alaska & Colorado Plateau Regions

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $355,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. To be considered for award, the intended Recipient AND intended Subrecipients and contracted vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment.  

Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by Noon, Local Time (CDT), 17 April 2026 via email to the parties listed below.
Direct questions via email no later than Noon, Local Time (CDT) 27 March 2026 to the parties listed below.
Cheryl Vendemia
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil

AND
David Leptien
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil

Description of Anticipated Work and Period of Performance: Refer to RSOI for details.

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full
proposals.

NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability 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.

A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Alaska & Colorado Plateau Regions

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $355,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. To be considered for award, the intended Recipient AND intended Subrecipients and contracted vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment.  

Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by Noon, Local Time (CDT), 17 April 2026 via email to the parties listed below.

Direct questions via email no later than Noon, Local Time (CDT) 27 March 2026 to the parties listed below.

Cheryl Vendemia

Grants Specialist

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil

AND

David Leptien

Project Manager

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil

Description of Anticipated Work and Period of Performance: Refer to RSOI for details.

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full

proposals.

A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Alaska & Colorado Plateau Regions This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act. For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.