Fort Worth District

Description

Not: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Project Title: MARINE MAMMAL AND HABITAT MONITORING COOK INLET BELUGA WHALE PREY for JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON (JBER) Brief Description: Work is to be performed for the U.S. Air Force, Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC), 673d Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) through a cooperative agreement with a Non-Federal Entity (NFE). The purpose of this project is to conduct a multi-year study of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale (CIBW) and their habitat in and around JBER. The data collected will inform JBER's environmental management, support compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and contribute to the overall recovery of the CIBW population. Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from date of award, 12 months technical support and 6 months administrative for onboarding, preparation, seasonal delays, analysis and reporting. Six (6) 18-month Follow-On Periods may be available subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate field planning, subcontracting activities, and reporting activities Please send responses to and submit questions NLT the dates identified in the Yvonne Howard Email: yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil AND David Leptien Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil Timeline for Review: See attached RSOI

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Yvonne Howard <br/>Grantor <br/>Phone 817-751-9737
yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil