Installation Natural Resource Management Plan Implementation Support to Navy Region Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, has issued a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) under Solicitation Number W9126G262SOI8227. This funding opportunity is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) program and seeks to support the implementation of the Installation Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) for the Navy Region Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Oahu, Hawaii. The primary focus of the project is to provide technical expertise and field support for managing environmental compliance and conservation strategies that protect natural resources in alignment with federal mandates such as the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. Only members of the CESU regions—Hawaii-Pacific Islands, Colorado Plateau, and Rocky Mountain—are eligible to apply. This cooperative agreement has a total estimated base funding of approximately $843,655, with the possibility of additional funding for optional tasks or future work. The effort will support pollution prevention and best management practices related to stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste management on military installations in Hawaii. These efforts contribute to broader environmental stewardship goals by identifying and mitigating potential pollutants that could impact terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including critical habitats in Pearl Harbor, Mamala Bay, and other nearby streams and water bodies. Technical support provided under this agreement includes field inspections, data analysis, and compliance reviews across three major environmental programs—stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste. Specific tasks involve analyzing monitoring data, conducting facility inspections, reviewing construction plans for compliance, and assisting with reporting, permitting, and environmental education initiatives. Additionally, the recipient will contribute to updating management plans and maintaining compliance databases to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment. The cooperative agreement will be awarded under the authority of the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1), prioritizing work that supports the implementation of INRMPs. Substantial involvement from the Department of Defense, Navy Region Hawaii, and NAVFAC Hawaii is expected, including participation in developing methodologies, reviewing deliverables, and providing office space for recipient personnel. The agreement will include one 12-month base period with the potential for up to six additional 12-month follow-on periods, contingent upon available funding. Interested parties must submit a two-page Statement of Interest by 2:00 PM Central Time on April 27, 2026. This initial submission must include organizational details and a brief statement of qualifications, including the biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator and past project experience. Full proposals and budgets are not required at this stage. Questions must be submitted no later than April 6, 2026. Eligible applicants must have an active NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment performed within the last three years. Primary points of contact include Grants Specialist Nicholas A. Aprea and Project Manager Nicole D. Baker. Additionally, media-specific technical points of contact are provided for stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste. The government will provide access to office facilities and necessary equipment for onsite work. All awarded services must comply with installation security protocols and regulatory training requirements. Final award decisions will be based on the qualifications of applicants and their capacity to meet program goals, with invitations for full proposals extended after the review of submitted Statements of Interest.