Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G 25 2 SOI 25045
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District is soliciting a Statement of Interest (SOI) for a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Dry Season Prey Concentrations" (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G 25 2 SOI 25045). This notice is an initial market and partner-scouting step rather than a request for a full application package. At this stage, USACE is not asking for a complete study proposal or a detailed project budget, which typically means the agency is first identifying qualified partners and gauging capability and interest before inviting fuller submissions.
The work itself is described at a high level in the public notice, with the detailed technical expectations referenced in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). Based on the title, the effort will likely focus on research and analysis related to how prey species concentrate during dry-season conditions, a topic that often ties to habitat availability, water management, ecological monitoring, and the distribution and foraging dynamics of wildlife. However, the official scope, methods, deliverables, and study area specifics are contained in the SOO, which is the controlling document for what the agency is actually seeking.
The anticipated period of performance is structured as a multi-year effort. The base period is 12 months from the date of award, and USACE indicates the possibility of four additional follow-on periods, each lasting 12 months. In practical terms, this sets the project up for up to five years total performance if all options or follow-on periods are exercised, with continuation likely dependent on satisfactory performance, funding availability, and ongoing agency need.
This opportunity is being offered as a cooperative agreement under a science and technology or research and development activity category (CFDA 12.005). The listing indicates an award ceiling of $1,243,095 and anticipates making one award. That combination suggests a single partner (or a lead institution with collaborators) will be selected to carry out the work over the base and potential follow-on periods within the stated funding cap.
Eligibility is limited in a very specific way: the opportunity is only available to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) within the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean CESU networks. That means only organizations participating in those CESU units can respond, and prospective applicants should confirm their CESU membership and unit alignment before investing effort into an SOI.
For timing, USACE states that it will review Statements of Interest within 30 calendar days of the posting date. The posting (creation) date is July 29, 2025, and the original closing date provided is August 28, 2025. Responses and questions are directed to the grants specialist and project manager: Nicholas A. Aprea (nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil) and Niki Baker (nicole.d.baker@usace.army.mil).Apply for W9126G 25 2 SOI 25045
- The Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dry Season Prey Concentrations" 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 2025-07-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-28. (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 $1,243,095.00 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) - USACE "Dry Season Prey Concentrations" SOI
What is this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Dry Season Prey Concentrations" (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G 25 2 SOI 25045). USACE is currently soliciting a Statement of Interest (SOI) as an initial market research and partner-scouting step.
Is this a request for full proposals?
No. Based on the notice, this is not a request for a full application package. USACE is not asking for a complete study proposal or a detailed project budget at the SOI stage.
What is the purpose of submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI)?
The SOI stage is used by USACE to identify qualified partners and gauge capability and interest before the agency invites fuller submissions.
What is the project about?
The public notice describes the work at a high level. Based on the title, the effort will likely involve research and analysis related to how prey species concentrate during dry-season conditions, which can relate to habitat availability, water management, ecological monitoring, and wildlife distribution and foraging dynamics.
Where can I find the official scope and technical requirements?
The detailed technical expectations are referenced as being contained in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). The SOO is described as the controlling document for what USACE is seeking, including official scope, methods, deliverables, and study area specifics.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is being offered as a cooperative agreement under a science and technology or research and development activity category (CFDA 12.005).
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated base period is 12 months from the date of award. USACE also indicates the possibility of four additional follow-on periods, each lasting 12 months, for up to five years total performance if all follow-on periods are exercised.
Are the follow-on periods guaranteed?
No. Continuation is described as likely dependent on satisfactory performance, funding availability, and ongoing agency need.
How much funding is available?
The listing indicates an award ceiling of $1,243,095.
How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE anticipates making one award.
Who is eligible to respond?
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) within the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean CESU networks.
Can an organization outside those CESU networks apply?
No. The notice states the opportunity is only available to CESU organizations within the specified networks. Prospective applicants should confirm CESU membership and unit alignment before investing effort into an SOI.
What does the single-award approach imply for teams or collaborations?
Because USACE anticipates making one award, the selection may be a single partner or a lead institution with collaborators, as implied by the notice.
When will USACE review Statements of Interest?
USACE states it will review Statements of Interest within 30 calendar days of the posting date.
What is the posting (creation) date?
The posting (creation) date is July 29, 2025.
What is the closing date for this notice?
The original closing date provided is August 28, 2025.
Who should questions and responses be directed to?
Responses and questions are directed to the grants specialist and project manager listed in the notice: Nicholas A. Aprea (nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil) and Niki Baker (nicole.d.baker@usace.army.mil).
Which USACE office is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G 25 2 SOI 25045.
Do I need to submit a detailed budget with the SOI?
No. The notice indicates USACE is not asking for a detailed project budget at this stage.
Do I need to submit a complete study plan or full technical proposal with the SOI?
No. The notice indicates USACE is not requesting a complete study proposal at the SOI stage.
What determines the actual work to be performed?
The notice indicates the SOO is the controlling document for what the agency is actually seeking, including methods, deliverables, and specifics that are not fully detailed in the public notice.
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