Sustainable Range Study Richardson Training Area, Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area, Alaska (SOW 25-101)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska District is offering a cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number W911KB-25-2-0010 to support the Sustainable Range Program (SRP) within Alaska's military training areas. This initiative is designed to implement the Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs) for the Richardson Training Area (RTA), Fort Wainwright (FWA), and Donnelly Training Area (DTA) in alignment with environmental regulations and Army training objectives. The agreement will provide comprehensive support to the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) and Range and Training Land Assessment (RTLA) programs for the 11th Airborne Division, Training Support Activity – Alaska (TSA-AK). The purpose of this funding opportunity is to manage and monitor the training lands to ensure they remain capable of supporting military operations without compromising environmental quality. The core objectives include minimizing environmental constraints on military activities, maintaining resilient ecosystems, and ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental laws. Activities covered include RTLA assessments, missionscape readiness evaluations, monitoring of military training exercises, data analysis, and geospatial mapping. All work must conform to specific monitoring methodologies and be consistent with federal and Army regulations including the Sikes Act and National Environmental Policy Act. Funding for the initial 12-month performance period is capped at $1,093,729, with an overall program ceiling of $5,663,110 across four optional one-year extensions, subject to funding availability. Only state or local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, or individuals may apply, per 16 U.S.C. 670c-1(a). Matching funds are not required. This award is structured as a cooperative agreement with substantial federal involvement anticipated throughout the period of performance. USACE will collaborate on tasks such as monitoring planning, data analysis, vegetation and soil condition assessments, and project coordination. Applications are due by 08 September 2025 at 2:00 PM Alaska Time. Interested applicants must submit through Grants.gov or email their proposals to Pamela Iverson, Grants Specialist at pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil. Questions may be submitted no later than 10 calendar days before the application deadline. Applications must include completed SF-424 forms, a program narrative, and either a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or a de minimis rate election. Evaluation of applications will be based on experience, technical approach, and cost, with experience being the most heavily weighted factor. Applicants must provide up to four past project examples completed within the past five years, showcasing qualifications in areas such as environmental monitoring, land management, geospatial mapping, and support of Department of Defense natural resource initiatives. Technical narratives must address monitoring methods, regulatory compliance, QA/QC processes, and proposed schedules. Cost proposals must be free of profit or fees, and adhere to the federal cost principles outlined in 2 CFR 200. The anticipated award date is on or about 30 September 2025. Upon award, recipients must conduct periodic briefings, quarterly progress reports, and provide geospatial data updates. Fieldwork will occur across remote areas of Alaska, and will require extensive travel, including by 4x4 vehicle, snowmachine, or aircraft. All staff must comply with Army security, safety, and training protocols, including OPSEC, anti-terrorism awareness, and CAC requirements. This initiative not only sustains training capabilities for Army forces in Alaska but also supports broader conservation and stewardship of public lands.

Submit questions 10 days before deadline. Focus on experience and technical approach in your submission.