REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST

Species and Habitat Surveys at Naval Air Station Oceana/Dam Neck Annex/Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress (NASO/DNA/NALFF) and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads – Northwest Annex (NSA HR – NWA) and Naval Subbase New London (SUBBASE NLON)

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the Department of the Navy (DoN) which provides professional and technical support for its Environmental Program in order to facilitate successful implementation of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans in support of the military mission. The authority for this Cooperative Agreement is 16 USC §670(c)(1). Substantial involvement is expected between the Navy and nonfederal partner when carrying out the activities specified in the scope of work and may include activities such as the Navy’s involvement in the development of study methodology, data gathering and analysis; review of work plans, reports and all deliverables; providing staff time to oversee and participate in the project.

This proposed project contributes to the objectives of the CESU network by providing usable knowledge to support informed decision making; creating and maintaining effective partnerships among the federal agencies and universities to share resources and expertise; encouraging professional development of current and future federal scientists, resource managers, and environmental leaders; and managing federal resources effectively.

Background:

The purpose of this agreement is to conduct scheduled INRMP projects related to sampling for flora and fauna species and habitats, including federally listed and at-risk species, at five NAVFAC Mid Atlantic Naval installations. Physical surveys will provide quality assurance checks for previously collected data and document new occurrences while addressing recommendations made by state wildlife agencies and the local field offices of USFWS during annual INRMP reviews. Surveys will be conducted at: Naval Air Station Oceana (NASO), Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress (NALFF), NASO Dam Neck Annex (DNA), and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Northwest Annex (NWA) and Naval Sub-Base New London (NLON). Data collected during field surveys will be incorporated into the environmental planning process for all future projects at the five sites and the installations INRMPs.

For more information, including how to apply, please download the following documents: 

RSOI
Statement of Work 
Point Paper