Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Fort Worth District) is seeking a Cooperative Agreement to conduct juvenile salmonid surveys in Sinclair Inlet, Washington, as part of the Natural Resources Support for Naval Base Kitsap‑Bremerton. The effort is funded under the Sikes Act and will span approximately 30 months, beginning after award (mid‑late September 2026). The contractor must submit a full study proposal and budget, adhering to a maximum 17.5% indirect cost rate, and must commence meaningful work by 30 Sep 2026. Only Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units in the Pacific Northwest and California are eligible.
• Scope: Design and implement field surveys of juvenile salmonids, data analysis, and reporting for Sinclair Inlet.
• Duration: ~30 months from award (mid‑late Sep 2026).
• Funding: Ceiling $207,847 (award floor same).
• Delivery: Full proposal (technical + budget) due 14 Sep 2026, 12 PM CT via email.
• Eligibility: Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (state/federal agencies managing fish/wildlife).
• Indirect Cost Rate: Max 17.5% of direct costs.
• Contract Type: Cooperative Agreement under 16 USC 670c‑1 (Sikes Act).