SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND FOX MONITORING AND VETERINARY AND PATHOLOGY SERVICES

Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND FOX MONITORING AND VETERINARY, AND PATHOLOGY SERVICES PROJECT FOR SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND,NAVAL BASE CORONADO, CALIFORNIAResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by Commander, US Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), which provides professional and technical support for the Naval Base Coronado Natural Resources Program in order to facilitate successful implementation of 16 U.S.C. § 670(c) (1) – (SIKES ACT), USACE Acquisition Instruction (UAI) Part 5101, Version 4 dated 25 Jan 2017, revisedJuly 2018, re-delegation of Authority in 16 U.S.C. §670C-1. Approximately $308,123.00 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:This effort will require on site support on San Clemente Island. The cooperator will be providing technical natural resource support to provide the Navy with monitoring and management of the Island Fox.Goals and ObjectivesMonitor Island Fox populations to provide data to support current management plans necessary to support regulatory mandates and to support regional goals for natural resources. This includes 5 specific tasks outlined in the provided Statement Of Objectives (SOO). Tasks include participation in a detailed kick-off meeting, coordination of any other meetings required to support project execution, data storage, analytical reporting, obtaining Island Fox population data, capture and collaring of species to establish sentinel fox monitoring, establishing and maintaining an operational Island Fox Veterinary Services Center in order to provide care for fox species in need of medical attention and to support research efforts to gain knowledge of species genetics and behavior, and providing public outreach support through presentations, signage, and distribution of educational materials to educate regional military personnel and civilians about the Island Fox. Optional task maybe necessary to support epidemic responses. Modifications to the scope would be completed and these efforts would be funded separately based on project conditions and need. As mentioned above, for detailed required project activities refer to the provided SOO document.Period of Performance:Base period: 18 months from date of awardOptional Periods: Four 18-month option periods anticipated.Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Please send responses or direct questions to:Sandra JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE Ft. Worth DistrictSandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1073Kathy MitchellEnvironmental Agreements PMUSACE Ft. Worth DistrictKathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.milOffice: (817) 886-1709Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for at least 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 23 MAR 22.
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