The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District is offering a funding opportunity through a cooperative agreement for vegetation management and berm maintenance in support of the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program on Oahu, Hawaii. This program supports the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan and is central to the Army’s Sustainable Range Program. The tasks involve managing grass, shrubs, and trees across several military training areas including Schofield Barracks, South Range, East Range, Kahuku Training Area, Dillingham Training Area, and Kawailoa. The work also includes revegetating bare ground, building and maintaining berms on live fire range lands, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
The estimated total funding available for this opportunity is $8,492,153.96 with a project cost ceiling of $1,629,061.46. One award is anticipated. The cooperative agreement will have a 12-month base period of performance with up to four additional option years depending on fund availability. This opportunity is open to state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals per 16 U.S.C. 670c-1(a). Applications must be submitted by June 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time. Applicants must register with Grants.gov, obtain a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and be listed in the System of Award Management (SAM).
Submissions should include standard federal application forms (SF-424 series) and a program narrative. Applications may be submitted via email or Grants.gov. The evaluation criteria prioritize applicant experience, technical approach, and cost. Specifically, evaluators will assess past experience in managing Department of Defense natural resource programs, vegetation and berm management, land rehabilitation, and project planning on military lands. A technical narrative, quality assurance plans, and an organizational chart are required.
Award administration includes standard federal regulations under 2 CFR 200 and DoDGARS. Reporting requirements include monthly status updates, herbicide logs, and various safety and training documents. Specific deliverables such as a Safety Plan, Deliberate Risk Assessment, and Travel Plan are required within 30 days of award. Fieldwork must be coordinated with the government representative and adhere to stringent safety protocols including training in First Aid, CPR, AT Level I, OPSEC, and iWatch.
Contact for application submission and inquiries is Pamela Iverson (pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil, 907-753-2555). The Grants Officer is Michelle Mandel (michelle.r.mandel@usace.army.mil, 907-753-2502). Awards are expected on or about June 30, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reserves the right not to issue an award if no application is deemed suitable.
