Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey ? Salmon Monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is seeking a statement of interest for a cooperative agreement to monitor the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) prey – salmon monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). The project aims to support the recovery of the endangered CIBW by monitoring salmon productivity in various waterways on JBER. The selected recipient will be responsible for conducting tasks such as deploying dual frequency identification sonars, enumerating adult salmon escapement, and conducting invasive species surveillance using environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring. The project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act. • The project will involve monitoring salmon productivity in Eagle River and Otter Lake system, Sixmile Lake fishery, and conducting invasive species surveillance using eDNA. • The recipient will be required to provide quarterly progress reports, draft and final reports, and other deliverables. • The project will be administered through a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) agreement. • The recipient must have recent experience performing work in Alaska settings and must hold a valid driver's license from a US State or territory and REAL ID.