Project Title:
Wildland Fire Program Training Support for Army National GuardResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the Army National Guard (ARNG), which provides professional and technical support for its
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Wildland Fire Program in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act.
Approximately $125,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period.
Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.Background:Provide training and management support to the Wildland Fire Program for ARNG.Brief Description of Anticipated Work:Please see Attached Statement of Objectives (SOO)NOTE:
At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or the same type of work.
The Cooperator shall demonstrate 5+ years of experience with NWGC qualifications and coordination with other federal wildland fire programs.
The Cooperator shall provide a Project Manager or Principal Investigator with at least 5 years of experience with Wildland Fire Management.
A resume for the Project Manager willbe submitted with the proposal package.
The Cooperator’s proposal shall demonstrate a high level of experience in coordinating with other federal wildland fire programs and meet RxB2 and NWCG qualifications.
You will be evaluated for a request for a proposal based on skills and qualifications demonstrated in your SOI.Period of Performance.
The base year of agreement will extend 12 months from award.
There will be four 12-month option years based on availability of funding.Note:
A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
Review of Statements Received:
All statements of interest received will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives.
Based on a review of the Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal.
Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.Please send responses or direct questions to:USACESandra Justman, Contract SpecialistCESWF-CTEmail:
sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice:
817-886-1073Brian Hesford, Project ManagerCENWO-PMEmail:
brian.d.hesford@usace.army.milOffice:
402-995-2759Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest:
RSOI is required to be posted onwww.grants.gov for a minimum of 30 days.
Review of Statements of Interest will begin03/21/202 2.