SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND FOX MONITORING AND VETERINARY AND PATHOLOGY SERVICES | W9126G 22 2 SOI 1375

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The SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND FOX MONITORING AND VETERINARY AND PATHOLOGY SERVICES opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G 22 2 SOI 1375) is a Department of Defense-led request for Statements of Interest (SOI) to identify qualified investigators or organizations to support the U.S. Navy's natural resources mission on San Clemente Island, part of Naval Base Coronado, California. The project is expected to be funded through a cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, with program funding tied to requirements under the Sikes Act (which governs natural resources management on military installations) and related USACE acquisition guidance. At this stage, the government is not asking for a full technical proposal or a detailed budget; it is using the SOI process to screen and shortlist potential partners before requesting full submissions later.

The work centers on on-site monitoring and management support for the San Clemente Island fox, with the overall purpose of generating the population, health, and management data needed to meet regulatory mandates and to inform ongoing island-wide natural resources planning. The Navy is looking for a partner that can provide technical services that combine field biology, data management and analysis, veterinary care, and pathology support. The opportunity description emphasizes that the project is practical and operational in nature, requiring presence on San Clemente Island and coordination with Navy stakeholders to keep the monitoring and response capability functioning over time.

The anticipated scope is described as five primary tasks in a Statement of Objectives (SOO) referenced in the notice. In broad terms, those tasks include participating in a detailed project kick-off meeting and any additional coordination meetings needed for execution; collecting and maintaining island fox population and monitoring data; managing data storage and producing analytical reports; capturing and collaring foxes to establish a sentinel monitoring group (animals tracked to provide early warning of health or population threats); and setting up, operating, and maintaining an Island Fox Veterinary Services Center. That veterinary center is expected to provide medical care for foxes that require treatment while also supporting research-oriented efforts that help expand knowledge about fox genetics and behavior. In addition, the partner is expected to contribute to public outreach through briefings or presentations, signage, and educational material distribution aimed at both military personnel and civilians, building awareness and support for fox conservation and responsible practices on and around the installation.

An optional task may be activated if conditions require an epidemic or disease-response effort. The notice indicates that if outbreak conditions or similar emergencies occur, the government may modify the scope and fund those additional efforts separately based on need and circumstances, rather than bundling them automatically into the base work.

Funding and period of performance are structured to support sustained work over multiple years. Approximately $308,123 is expected to be available initially to support the project, with the possibility of follow-on funding in later fiscal years for the successful awardee. The base period of performance is 18 months from the date of award, and the government anticipates up to four additional 18-month option periods, which would extend the relationship and work if exercised. The total potential award ceiling listed in the source data is $1,545,615, reflecting the multi-period structure if all options are used, although the notice highlights the near-term expected funding figure for the initial effort.

Administratively, this is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, uses a cooperative agreement instrument, and is listed under CFDA 12.005. Only one award is expected. The posting notes that the SOI must remain open at least 30 days prior to the government selecting parties to invite for full proposals, and the SOI due date listed is March 23, 2022 (original posting date February 23, 2022). Questions and SOI responses are directed to the USACE Fort Worth District points of contact: Sandra Justman (Grants Specialist) and Kathy Mitchell (Environmental Agreements Project Manager), with emails and phone numbers provided in the notice.

• The Department of Defense, Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND FOX MONITORING AND VETERINARY AND PATHOLOGY SERVICES" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.005.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,545,615.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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