Tanana Flats Training Area Winter Trail Upgrade, Fort Wainwright, Alaska (Sow 25-108)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is soliciting applications under Cooperative Agreement No. W911KB-25-2-0009 for the Tanana Flats Training Area Winter Trail Upgrade project at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Issued on June 4, 2025, and amended on June 24, 2025, this funding opportunity supports the Army's Sustainable Range Program and Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). The effort aims to bolster year-round accessibility to the Tanana Flats Training Area (TFTA), primarily used by the 11th Airborne Division and U.S. Army Alaska. The project involves substantial upgrades to approximately 12 miles of winter maneuver trail to improve environmental conditions, training capacity, and natural resource management in this Arctic region. The funding supports objectives aligned with ecosystem management, erosion control, vegetation and soil rehabilitation, sensitive area protection, and habitat management. Specific tasks include soil stabilization, hardening of trails, culvert installations, low water crossings, and revegetation efforts. Optional tasks for wetland and embankment enhancements are also included, though these remain contingent upon future funding availability. The project seeks to limit environmental degradation caused by military training activities, safeguard permafrost soils, and support military readiness through improved infrastructure. The award ceiling for the funded components (Tasks 1 and 2) is $5,275,000, while the total program ceiling, including unfunded optional tasks, reaches $5,876,306. The cooperative agreement is fully funded and requires no cost sharing or matching. The expected number of awards is one. Work is expected to be completed within 18 months of the award date, with any optional tasks granted their own 18-month execution period if approved. Eligibility is restricted to states, local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 670c-1(a). Applications must be submitted by July 9, 2025, by 2:00 PM Alaska Time, either via Grants.gov or email. Applicants must have a valid UEI, be registered in SAM.gov, and comply with security and training requirements for access to Army facilities. Required documentation includes standard federal application forms (SF 424 series), a program narrative, budget documents, and proof of eligibility. Evaluation will be based on three factors: relevant experience, technical approach, and cost. Experience with Department of Defense natural resource programs, erosion control, habitat restoration, and military land use planning is strongly emphasized. Submissions must include past project summaries, detailed technical plans, and cost justifications. Ratings range from Outstanding to Unacceptable, and deficiencies may disqualify applicants. Technical and administrative inquiries should be submitted no later than June 29, 2025, to Pamela Iverson (pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil, 907-753-2555). Cooperative agreement questions can be directed to Michelle Mandel (michelle.r.mandel@usace.army.mil, 907-753-2502). The anticipated award date is around July 15, 2025. Full documentation and instructions are available on Grants.gov.

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