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: [email protected] AND David Leptien Project Manager USACE, Fort Worth District Email: [email protected] 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.