Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G262SOI9597
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District is inviting Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement focused on understanding how wading birds respond to ecosystem restoration actions in Southwest Florida. This notice is an initial market and partner-scouting step rather than a request for a full technical proposal: applicants are specifically told not to submit a complete study proposal or a detailed budget at this time. The anticipated technical work is described in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO), which will be the main reference for the scientific and management questions, methods, deliverables, and coordination expectations.
The planned period of performance is structured as a multi-year effort. It includes a 12-month base period starting from the date of award, followed by four additional 12-month follow-on periods. In addition to those annual periods, there are two optional tasks: Optional Task 5 can extend up to 24 months from the date of award, and Optional Task 6 is an additional 12 months from the date of award. In practice, this creates a project pathway that can support sustained monitoring, analysis, and adaptive learning over several years, which is often necessary for tracking bird responses to restoration and shifting hydrologic conditions.
This opportunity is limited to a specific pool of eligible applicants: it is only available to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) within the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean CESU Networks. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement under CFDA/Assistance Listing 12.005, categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. USACE expects to make one award, with a stated award ceiling of $1,960,000.
The statement review timeline is straightforward: Statements of Interest will be reviewed within 30 calendar days from the posting date. The opportunity number is W9126G262SOI9597, and the listed closing date is 2026-10-05. Questions and submissions are directed to the USACE points of contact: Nicholas Aprea (Grants Specialist) at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil and Emily Woodruff (Project Manager) at emily.t.woodruff@usace.army.mil.Apply for W9126G262SOI9597
- The Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wading Bird Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida" 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 2026-09-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-10-05. (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 $1,960,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District cooperative agreement opportunity focused on understanding how wading birds respond to ecosystem restoration actions in Southwest Florida.
Is USACE asking for a full proposal right now?
No. This notice is an initial market research and partner-scouting step. Applicants are specifically instructed not to submit a complete study proposal at this stage.
Should a detailed budget be included with the submission?
No. Applicants are told not to submit a detailed budget at this time.
What should applicants use as the main technical reference for the work?
The anticipated technical work is described in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). The SOO is the primary reference for scientific and management questions, methods, deliverables, and coordination expectations.
What type of submission is USACE requesting?
USACE is inviting Statements of Interest.
Who is eligible to apply?
This opportunity is limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) within the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean CESU Networks.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number and program category?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 12.005. The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE expects to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $1,960,000.
What is the planned period of performance?
The project is structured as a multi-year effort with a 12-month base period starting from the date of award, followed by four additional 12-month follow-on periods.
Are there any optional tasks, and how long can they last?
Yes. Optional Task 5 can extend up to 24 months from the date of award, and Optional Task 6 is an additional 12 months from the date of award.
When will Statements of Interest be reviewed?
Statements of Interest will be reviewed within 30 calendar days from the posting date.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is W9126G262SOI9597.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The listed closing date is 2026-10-05.
Where should questions and submissions be sent?
Questions and submissions are directed to the USACE points of contact: Nicholas Aprea (Grants Specialist) at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil and Emily Woodruff (Project Manager) at emily.t.woodruff@usace.army.mil.
Who are the USACE points of contact for this opportunity?
The points of contact are Nicholas Aprea (Grants Specialist) and Emily Woodruff (Project Manager).
What geographic area is the study focused on?
The work is focused on Southwest Florida.
Why is the effort structured across multiple years?
The multi-year structure supports sustained monitoring, analysis, and adaptive learning over several years, which is often necessary for tracking bird responses to restoration actions and shifting hydrologic conditions.
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