Esa Candidate Species Surveys At Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) is offering a cooperative agreement under the Sikes Act, with funding authorized through the U.S. Code (16 U.S.C. 670c-1), to support ecological conservation and species monitoring at the US Marine Corps (USMC) Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) in Bridgeport, California. MWTC operates under a land use agreement with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), which permits USMC training across 46,000 acres of the Toiyabe National Forest. This grant opportunity aims to ensure continued environmental compliance with agreements like the Special-Use Authorization (SUA), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and broader mandates under federal and California state environmental regulations. The project supports the documentation and monitoring of sensitive species populations at MWTC. These include federally listed candidates and state-tracked species such as the Northern Goshawk, Great Gray Owl, Western Bumblebee, Monarch Butterfly, American Wolverine, Black-backed Woodpecker, and several bat species affected by white-nose syndrome. Field surveys will also target amphibians such as the Yosemite Toad and Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog. The cooperative agreement will require biological surveys, habitat condition evaluations, and the development of management recommendations to promote long-term species conservation. The base funding period is twelve months with an award ceiling of $155,167.33. If funded, the agreement may be extended for up to four additional option years with pre-defined budget increases each year. Total potential funding across all five years is $809,113.28. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The anticipated number of awards is one. Applications are open to organizations that are members of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) and meet the eligibility criteria outlined in DoDGARS Part 34 or 2 CFR 200. The application process requires submission of specific federal forms (e.g., SF-424, Research & Related Budget, and personnel documentation), including detailed cost proposals by task and resumes of key personnel with relevant experience. The project manager must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have at least five years of both field and supervisory experience. Applications must be submitted by August 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT. Submissions can be made via email to Ms. Eunjew Dame at eunjew.dame.civ@us.navy.mil or through Grants.gov. Applicants should be registered in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Questions must be submitted by July 25, 2025. Late applications may be considered but are discouraged. Notification of selection will occur on August 25, 2025, with the cooperative agreement expected to start on August 31, 2025. Applicants will be evaluated based on the qualifications of personnel, soundness of scientific approach, and cost reasonableness. All evaluation factors are equally weighted. Award administration and performance reporting requirements are detailed in separate enclosures. For further assistance or inquiries, applicants may contact Ms. Eunjew Dame via email or phone at 619-860-7465.

Ensure all personnel meet minimum qualifications, especially for species expertise. Budget must align exactly with task list.