Groundwater and Surficial Water Salinity Changes in Everglades National Park using Aerial Electromagnetic Surveys
Agency: Fort Worth District
Assistance Listings: 12.005 -- Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations
Description
NOTE: A complete study proposal and proposed budget are not requested at this time.
NOTE: The established CESU indirect rate is 17.5%. For any Cooperative Agreement entered into in response to this RSOI, a maximum 17.5% indirect cost rate will be paid on work covered by such agreement or any modifications thereto. Unless the agreement specifies otherwise, the basis of direct costs against which the agreement’s indirect cost rate is applied must be either the same base identified in the recipient's federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or, if the recipient does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, the Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) base.
TITLE OF PROJECT: Groundwater and Surficial Water Salinity Changes in Everglades National Park using Aerial Electromagnetic Surveys
SYNOPSIS OF PROJECT: This project will support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District by performing Aerial Electromagnetic (AEM) surveys to understand the current spatial extent and rate of saltwater intrusion in the ground and surface waters of the southern Florida Everglades. Results will be integrated with previous survey data conducted over the last 30 years to comprehend the impacts surrounding significant critical habitat loss. Future freshwater-saltwater interface trends will then be estimated to optimize management decisions tied to restoration efforts of the degraded wetland system.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Base Period of the agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. Four 12-month Follow-on Periods are anticipated based on availability of funding.
SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF INTEREST
• Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by Noon Central Time, 06 October 2026 via email to the parties listed below.
• Direct questions no later than Noon Central Time, 14 September 2026 via email to the parties listed below.
Cheryl R. Vendemia
Grants Specialist
USACE Fort Worth District
Email: Cheryl.R.Vendemia@usace.army.mil
and
Nicole Baker
Project Manager
USACE Fort Worth District
Email: Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.
Refer to RSOI Package for complete details. Award is anticipated in Fiscal Year 2027.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| RSOI_W9126G262SOI0520.pdf | RSOI W9126G262SOI0520 | Sep 4, 2026 04:49 PM UTC |
| NIST_Requirement_Notice_Attachment_to_W9126G262SOI0520.pdf | NIST Requirement Notice | Sep 4, 2026 04:50 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: October 6, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$300,000
Award Minimum
$1,657,690
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
W9126G262SOI0520
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Request for Statements of Interest to identify potential investigators for Groundwater and Surficial Water Salinity Changes in Everglades National Park using Aerial Electromagnetic Surveys
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
September 4, 2026
Archive date:
November 5, 2026
