Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G 21 2 SOI 2842
The Dry Creek Riparian Restoration Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G-21-2-SOI-2842) is a Department of Defense grant-style project, expected to be awarded as a cooperative agreement, that supports the US Air Force Natural Resources Program at Beale Air Force Base (Beale AFB) in California. The government is not requesting a full proposal up front. Instead, it is issuing a Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) to identify qualified investigators or teams that can provide professional and technical support needed to implement Beale AFB's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and help the installation meet its obligations under the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1) and other major environmental compliance laws.
Funding for the base period is expected to be about $473,933.65 (roughly a $474,000 ceiling noted in the source data), with the possibility of follow-on funding in future fiscal years if funds are available and performance supports continuation. The anticipated work is field-heavy and includes on-site and off-site support, travel, participation in meetings, project management, reporting, and GIS data management. The effort is framed as part of Beale AFB's broader environmental compliance mission, coordinated with support from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), specifically the Travis Installation Support Section.
Eligibility is narrow and important: applicants must be non-federal partners affiliated with a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) unit, referenced as the California CESU 2018 Agreement. If an applicant is not a member of an eligible CESU unit as a non-federal partner, they are not qualified for consideration. Because the award is anticipated to run through the CESU program, the CESU Network indirect cost rate (17.5%) may apply, but only with mutual agreement and official authorization by both parties.
The core purpose of the project is to plan, inventory, survey, monitor, and actively manage riparian restoration along Dry Creek and Best Slough (the notice also references Best Clough) on Beale AFB. The on-the-ground emphasis is on watering, planting, and invasive species control to improve riparian and aquatic habitat conditions, particularly for the federally listed Central Valley steelhead under the Endangered Species Act, and also for Chinook salmon and other sensitive species. Beyond ecological outcomes, the project also includes a public education component on base, using educational signage and improved nature trail planning to promote non-consumptive recreation and increase awareness of riparian ecosystems and associated wildlife.
The work aligns to several 2019 INRMP goals and objectives at Beale AFB. These include maintaining or increasing populations of special-status species by participating in regional planning and restoration for Dry Creek, protecting and managing wetlands, floodplains, and riparian zones in line with legal requirements and mitigation obligations, and improving management practices for fish, wildlife, and plants. A notable compliance driver is the need to develop and implement riparian restoration designs when required as compensatory mitigation under Clean Water Act Section 404 permits, and to carry out compensatory mitigation and monitoring tied to 404/401 permitting for the Salmonid Creek Restoration Project. The scope also mentions stream bed restoration where it would improve flood control, and continued expansion of valley oak riparian woodland restoration and shaded riverine aquatic habitat enhancement along Dry Creek and Best Slough.
The SOI highlights several concrete task groupings. One is follow-up maintenance and monitoring associated with the 2020 Beale Dam Removal Project, including maintaining existing restoration plantings across an approximately 50-acre site through watering, weed control, and herbivory protection measures. It also includes producing and installing up to five educational signs required by a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) permit for the dam removal project, addressing erosion issues at the restoration site as needed, and conducting invasive plant control throughout the project site. Additional tasking covers expanding restoration to more fully restore the dam removal footprint, continuing maintenance for new plantings, and broadening riparian restoration along Dry Creek and Best Slough through valley oak woodland expansion and aquatic habitat shading improvements. Finally, the project calls for planning and design work for nature trail enhancements, renovation, and expansion along Dry Creek and at Candy Cane Park.
The planned period of performance begins with a 14-month base period running from 1 June 2021 to 31 July 2022, structured as 12 months of field work and data collection plus two months for reporting. The government also lays out up to four option years: 1 June 2022 to 31 July 2023 (Option Year 1), 1 June 2023 to 31 July 2024 (Option Year 2), 1 June 2024 to 31 July 2025 (Option Year 3), and 1 June 2025 to 31 July 2026 (Option Year 4). These option years indicate the Air Force expects this to be a multi-year restoration and stewardship effort, contingent on funding and continued need.
For the SOI submission itself, the government requests a concise qualifications package (maximum two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font). Required elements include the applicant's name and organization identifiers (including CAGE code and DUNS number) and contact information, plus a brief statement of qualifications. That qualifications statement should include a biographical sketch, examples of relevant past projects and clients, identification of staff, faculty, or students available and their expertise, and any capabilities that strengthen execution (for example specialized equipment or access to laboratory, greenhouse, or field facilities). The notice specifically signals that support personnel should bring advanced riparian restoration experience, comprehensive knowledge of natural resources regulatory requirements, and strong familiarity with NEPA and related natural resources regulations and policies. A full technical proposal and budget are explicitly not requested at the SOI stage; the SOI is used to shortlist candidates who may then be invited to submit a full study proposal.
Statements of Interest are reviewed by an evaluation board at the receiving installation or activity, and selections are based on how well an investigator's experience and capabilities match the project requirements. The SOI posting was required to remain open for at least 30 days, with responses due by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on 14 May 2021. The listed points of contact for submissions and questions are Alisa Marshall (Grants Specialist, USACE Fort Worth District) and Kali Evans (Project Manager, USACE Omaha District), reflecting US Army Corps of Engineers involvement in administering or supporting the agreement even though the funding customer is the US Air Force.Apply for W9126G 21 2 SOI 2842
- The Department of Defense, Fort Worth District in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dry Creek Riparian Restoration Mgt Beale AFB" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $474,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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1) What is the name of this grant opportunity and its funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled Dry Creek Riparian Restoration Management. The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G-21-2-SOI-2842.
2) What type of award is expected?
This is described as a Department of Defense grant-style project and is expected to be awarded as a cooperative agreement.
3) Who is the funding customer and where will the work support?
The work supports the US Air Force Natural Resources Program at Beale Air Force Base (Beale AFB) in California, coordinated with support from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), specifically the Travis Installation Support Section.
4) Is the government requesting a full proposal right away?
No. The government is issuing a Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) to identify qualified investigators or teams. A full technical proposal and budget are not requested at the SOI stage. Shortlisted candidates may later be invited to submit a full study proposal.
5) What is the purpose of the SOI?
The SOI is used to identify and shortlist qualified investigators or teams that can provide professional and technical support to implement Beale AFB's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and help the installation meet its obligations under the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1) and other environmental compliance laws.
6) What is the estimated funding amount for the base period?
The base period funding is expected to be about $473,933.65 (with a roughly $474,000 ceiling referenced in the source data).
7) Are there expected follow-on years or option years?
Yes. The notice describes the possibility of follow-on funding in future fiscal years if funds are available and performance supports continuation, and it lays out up to four option years.
8) What is the period of performance?
The planned period begins with a 14-month base period from 1 June 2021 to 31 July 2022, structured as 12 months of field work and data collection plus two months for reporting.
9) What are the dates for the option years?
The option years listed are:
- Option Year 1: 1 June 2022 to 31 July 2023
- Option Year 2: 1 June 2023 to 31 July 2024
- Option Year 3: 1 June 2024 to 31 July 2025
- Option Year 4: 1 June 2025 to 31 July 2026
10) Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Dry Creek and Best Slough (also referenced as Best Clough) on Beale AFB. The notice also anticipates on-site and off-site support, including travel and meetings.
11) What types of work are included in the scope?
The effort is field-heavy and includes planning, inventory, surveys, monitoring, and active management of riparian restoration, along with project management, reporting, travel, meeting participation, and GIS data management.
12) What ecological outcomes is the project trying to achieve?
The on-the-ground emphasis is on watering, planting, and invasive species control to improve riparian and aquatic habitat conditions, particularly for the federally listed Central Valley steelhead under the Endangered Species Act. The project also references benefits for Chinook salmon and other sensitive species.
13) Does the project include public education or recreation components?
Yes. The scope includes a public education component on base through educational signage and improved nature trail planning to promote non-consumptive recreation and increase awareness of riparian ecosystems and associated wildlife.
14) Which INRMP goals and objectives does this work align with?
The work aligns to several 2019 INRMP goals and objectives, including maintaining or increasing populations of special-status species through regional planning and restoration for Dry Creek, protecting and managing wetlands/floodplains/riparian zones consistent with legal requirements and mitigation obligations, and improving management practices for fish, wildlife, and plants.
15) Are there specific compliance drivers mentioned (e.g., Clean Water Act permitting)?
Yes. A notable driver is developing and implementing riparian restoration designs when required as compensatory mitigation under Clean Water Act Section 404 permits, and carrying out compensatory mitigation and monitoring tied to 404/401 permitting for the Salmonid Creek Restoration Project.
16) Does the scope mention stream bed restoration or flood control?
Yes. The scope mentions stream bed restoration where it would improve flood control.
17) What restoration approaches are explicitly mentioned?
The notice references continued expansion of valley oak riparian woodland restoration and shaded riverine aquatic habitat enhancement along Dry Creek and Best Slough, as well as watering, planting, herbivory protection, and invasive plant control.
18) What specific task groupings are highlighted in the SOI?
The SOI calls out several concrete task groupings, including maintenance and monitoring tied to the 2020 Beale Dam Removal Project, expansion of restoration into the dam removal footprint, broader riparian restoration along Dry Creek and Best Slough, and planning/design for nature trail improvements.
19) What work is tied specifically to the 2020 Beale Dam Removal Project?
Tasking includes follow-up maintenance and monitoring of existing restoration plantings across an approximately 50-acre site, including watering, weed control, and herbivory protection. It also includes addressing erosion issues at the restoration site as needed and conducting invasive plant control throughout the project site.
20) How many educational signs are planned and why?
The scope includes producing and installing up to five educational signs required by a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) permit for the dam removal project.
21) What trail-related planning is included?
The project calls for planning and design work for nature trail enhancements, renovation, and expansion along Dry Creek and at Candy Cane Park.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrow: applicants must be non-federal partners affiliated with a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) unit, referenced as the California CESU 2018 Agreement. If an applicant is not a member of an eligible CESU unit as a non-federal partner, they are not qualified for consideration.
23) Does the CESU indirect cost rate apply?
Because the award is anticipated to run through the CESU program, the CESU Network indirect cost rate (17.5%) may apply, but only with mutual agreement and official authorization by both parties.
24) What experience or expertise is the government looking for?
The notice signals that support personnel should bring advanced riparian restoration experience, comprehensive knowledge of natural resources regulatory requirements, and strong familiarity with NEPA and related natural resources regulations and policies.
25) What must be included in the Statement of Interest (SOI)?
The SOI is a concise qualifications package and must include: the applicant's name; organization identifiers (including CAGE code and DUNS number); contact information; and a brief statement of qualifications.
26) What should the qualifications statement cover?
The qualifications statement should include a biographical sketch, examples of relevant past projects and clients, identification of available staff/faculty/students and their expertise, and capabilities that strengthen execution (for example, specialized equipment or access to laboratory, greenhouse, or field facilities).
27) What are the formatting and length limits for the SOI?
The SOI must be a maximum of two pages, single-spaced, in 12-point font.
28) How will SOIs be evaluated?
Statements of Interest are reviewed by an evaluation board at the receiving installation or activity. Selections are based on how well an investigator's experience and capabilities match the project requirements.
29) When was the SOI due?
Responses were due by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on 14 May 2021. The posting was required to remain open for at least 30 days.
30) Who are the points of contact for submissions and questions?
The listed points of contact are Alisa Marshall (Grants Specialist, USACE Fort Worth District) and Kali Evans (Project Manager, USACE Omaha District).
31) Why is the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) involved if this supports the Air Force?
The notice reflects USACE involvement in administering or supporting the agreement (with contacts in USACE districts), even though the funding customer and mission owner is the US Air Force at Beale AFB.
32) Is this effort connected to broader environmental compliance obligations?
Yes. The effort is framed as part of Beale AFB's broader environmental compliance mission and is tied to implementing the INRMP, meeting Sikes Act obligations, and supporting compliance and mitigation responsibilities under major environmental laws and permitting programs.
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