U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Support, Integrated Training Area Management

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to support land rehabilitation and maintenance activities at the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the island of Hawaii. This effort is part of the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program under the Range Division Hawaii (RDH). The ITAM program operates as a key component of the Army’s Sustainable Range Program and is essential to ensuring the environmental sustainability and functionality of military training lands across the Army. The cooperative agreement is supported under the authority of 16 U.S.C. 670 (Sikes Act) and is fully funded by the federal government through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The grant focuses on providing support for Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) tasks, including soil, vegetation, and water protection, erosion control, habitat management, and the rehabilitation of sensitive areas adversely affected by military training. The recipient will execute projects involving trail maintenance, reconfiguration of training areas, and enhancements to landing zones, observation points, and firing ranges. Fieldwork requires coordination with the government representative and adherence to safety and environmental compliance standards, including staff training and protective equipment usage. The scope of funding includes heavy equipment operation, assessment and data collection using GPS and GIS tools, and monthly reporting. Specific deliverables such as maintenance and safety plans, training certifications, and risk assessments are required, alongside ongoing communication with government representatives. The government provides select property and equipment, including vehicles and storage facilities, but the recipient must handle all maintenance, staffing, and operational responsibilities. Eligibility for the cooperative agreement is open to states, local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, with a strong emphasis on applicants with prior experience in military land and resource management. Applications will be evaluated based on experience, technical approach, and cost reasonableness, with an emphasis on previous DoD project experience, vegetation and erosion control, and land rehabilitation. Evaluations will result in adjectival ratings ranging from Outstanding to Unacceptable. Applicants must submit their proposals by 2:00 PM Alaska Time on June 4, 2025. Questions about the announcement must be submitted to the Grants Specialist by May 27, 2025, at noon Alaska Time. Submissions can be made via email or Grants.gov, requiring compliance with federal registration systems such as SAM and UEI. The award is anticipated to be issued on June 16, 2025, with an initial performance period of 12 months and the possibility of four additional 12-month extensions, contingent on funding availability. Contact information for inquiries includes Pamela Iverson, the Grants Specialist, and Michelle Mandel, the Grants Officer. Both can be reached via email and phone as listed in the announcement. Applicants are advised to monitor Grants.gov for any updates or amendments to the opportunity.