Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G 20 2 SOI 3061
The "Invasive Species Support at JBMDL" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G 20 2 SOI 3061) is a Department of Defense effort administered through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, to identify a qualified partner to support invasive species and pesticide management work at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). The Air Force intends to fund this work under a cooperative agreement to provide technical and professional support for implementation of the installation's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), consistent with the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1). At this stage, the government is not requesting a full technical proposal or a budget. Instead, it is requesting Statements of Interest (SOIs) that demonstrate the applicant's qualifications and relevant experience for the type of work described in a draft statement of work provided for reference.
Eligibility is tightly limited. Only non-federal partners within Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) located in the Rocky Mountain CESU region or the North Atlantic Coast CESU region may be considered. Even though the posting may show broad applicant categories in a general field, the narrative eligibility restriction controls: applicants must be an eligible, non-federal CESU partner in one of those two named regions to qualify.
The project focus is invasive plant control and compliant pesticide program support across varied terrain, including forested areas and wetlands. The anticipated scope is organized around three main objectives. First, the awardee will provide pest control and pesticide management support, including demonstrated experience identifying invasive plant species and applying treatments in challenging environments. If mechanical control is used, the partner is expected to have experience safely operating a forestry mower/mulcher across uneven ground and potentially forested wetland conditions. All pesticide use must follow label requirements (treated as legally binding) and comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The project also requires that pesticide applicators hold valid, current state pesticide applicator certifications in relevant categories, specifically including Category 2 (forest pest control), 5A (aquatic pest control - general), 6 (rights-of-way), and 7A (general pest control). The partner must also provide clear points of contact with phone and email information.
Second, the awardee must support JBMDL's pesticide application documentation and reporting requirements. This includes registering for and using the Air Force Integrated Pest Management Information System (IPMIS) to record pesticide applications performed on the installation. Each application must be reported to the installation Pest Management Coordinator (PMC) using the required pesticide application record format within five working days. The partner must provide copies of current applicator certifications, pesticide business licenses, and proof of liability insurance to the PMC no later than two weeks before any pesticide application occurs, and then annually within a week of renewals or recertifications. The posting also emphasizes that "registered technicians" are not considered certified under DoD pest management regulations and therefore cannot apply pesticides at JBMDL. In addition, the partner must submit pesticide labels and material safety data sheets for all requested products at least one week prior to use. Vehicle and safety compliance is also spelled out: vehicles used for pesticide work must be dedicated to pesticide use, clearly marked as "Contaminated with Pesticides" and with the company logo, operated only by certified applicators, maintained in a clean condition to minimize contamination risk, and equipped with appropriate spill response materials. The partner is expected to be familiar with and operate under the installation Integrated Pest Management Plan, including the Pesticide Discharge Management Plan, ensuring all treatments align with labels and applicable regulations.
Third, the awardee will carry out on-the-ground invasive species management. The partner must furnish the labor, materials, herbicides, and equipment needed to evaluate treatment areas and perform herbicide applications and vegetation removal. The opportunity lists numerous target invasive plants that may require treatment, including common reed (Phragmites), cypress spurge, lespedeza, mullein, pepperwood, tree of heaven, Oriental bittersweet, Japanese honeysuckle, wormwood, multiflora rose, spotted knapweed, stilt grass, autumn olive, garlic mustard, and barberry, among others. The overall expectation is a capable field and reporting operation that can treat priority species effectively while meeting strict documentation, certification, and safety requirements typical of military installations.
In terms of funding and timing, approximately $170,100 was expected to be available for the initial effort described, with the possibility of additional funding in later fiscal years for added tasks or follow-on work for the successful awardee. The posting lists an award ceiling of $903,084 and an expectation of one award, which suggests the government may anticipate potential expansion or optional tasks even if the initial amount is smaller. The original closing date for submissions was April 30, 2020, and the review of Statements of Interest was expected to begin on April 30, 2020. Questions and SOI responses were directed to Sandy Justman, Contract Specialist (CESWF-CT), via sandra.justman@usace.army.mil or 817-886-1073.Apply for W9126G 20 2 SOI 3061
- The Department of Defense, Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Species Support at JBMDL" 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 Mar 31, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2020. (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 $903,084.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Invasive Species Support at JBMDL (W9126G 20 2 SOI 3061)
1) What is the "Invasive Species Support at JBMDL" opportunity?
This is a Department of Defense effort, administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, to identify a qualified partner to support invasive species control and pesticide management work at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). The Air Force intends to fund the work through a cooperative agreement to support implementation of the installation's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), consistent with the Sikes Act (16 USC 670c-1).
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G 20 2 SOI 3061.
3) Who is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District.
4) Who intends to fund the cooperative agreement?
The Air Force intends to fund the work under a cooperative agreement.
5) What is the government requesting at this stage: a full proposal or something else?
At this stage, the government is not requesting a full technical proposal or a budget. It is requesting Statements of Interest (SOIs) that demonstrate the applicant's qualifications and relevant experience for the type of work described in the draft statement of work provided for reference.
6) What should an SOI emphasize for this opportunity?
The SOI should demonstrate the applicant's qualifications and relevant experience for invasive species management and pesticide program support consistent with the draft statement of work, including experience operating in challenging terrain (including forested areas and wetlands) and the ability to meet documentation, certification, and safety requirements.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is tightly limited to non-federal partners within Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) located in either the Rocky Mountain CESU region or the North Atlantic Coast CESU region.
8) If the posting shows broad applicant categories, can other organizations apply?
No. The narrative eligibility restriction controls. Applicants must be an eligible, non-federal CESU partner in the Rocky Mountain CESU region or the North Atlantic Coast CESU region to qualify.
9) What is the main focus of the project work?
The project focuses on invasive plant control and compliant pesticide program support across varied terrain, including forested areas and wetlands.
10) How is the anticipated scope of work organized?
The anticipated scope is organized around three main objectives: (1) pest control and pesticide management support, (2) pesticide application documentation and reporting support, and (3) on-the-ground invasive species management (labor, materials, herbicides, equipment, application, and vegetation removal).
11) What kinds of environments will the work take place in?
The work is expected to occur across varied terrain, including forested areas and wetlands, and may include uneven ground and potentially forested wetland conditions.
12) Is mechanical control (like mowing/mulching) included, and what experience is expected?
Yes, mechanical control may be used. If mechanical control is used, the partner is expected to have experience safely operating a forestry mower/mulcher across uneven ground and potentially forested wetland conditions.
13) What compliance rules apply to pesticide use under this project?
All pesticide use must follow label requirements (treated as legally binding) and must comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
14) What pesticide applicator certifications are required?
Pesticide applicators must hold valid, current state pesticide applicator certifications in relevant categories, specifically including Category 2 (forest pest control), 5A (aquatic pest control - general), 6 (rights-of-way), and 7A (general pest control).
15) Are "registered technicians" allowed to apply pesticides at JBMDL under this effort?
No. The posting emphasizes that "registered technicians" are not considered certified under DoD pest management regulations and therefore cannot apply pesticides at JBMDL.
16) What points of contact information must the partner provide?
The partner must provide clear points of contact with phone and email information.
17) What system must be used to record pesticide applications on the installation?
The awardee must register for and use the Air Force Integrated Pest Management Information System (IPMIS) to record pesticide applications performed on the installation.
18) What reporting timeline applies after pesticide applications are performed?
Each pesticide application must be reported to the installation Pest Management Coordinator (PMC) using the required pesticide application record format within five working days.
19) What documents must be provided to the Pest Management Coordinator (PMC), and when?
The partner must provide copies of current applicator certifications, pesticide business licenses, and proof of liability insurance to the PMC no later than two weeks before any pesticide application occurs, and then annually within a week of renewals or recertifications.
20) Are pesticide labels and safety documentation required before use?
Yes. The partner must submit pesticide labels and material safety data sheets for all requested products at least one week prior to use.
21) Are there special vehicle requirements for pesticide work?
Yes. Vehicles used for pesticide work must be dedicated to pesticide use, clearly marked as "Contaminated with Pesticides" and with the company logo, operated only by certified applicators, maintained in a clean condition to minimize contamination risk, and equipped with appropriate spill response materials.
22) What JBMDL plans must the partner operate under for pest management work?
The partner is expected to be familiar with and operate under the installation Integrated Pest Management Plan, including the Pesticide Discharge Management Plan, ensuring treatments align with labels and applicable regulations.
23) What on-the-ground services is the partner expected to provide?
The partner must furnish the labor, materials, herbicides, and equipment needed to evaluate treatment areas and perform herbicide applications and vegetation removal.
24) What invasive plant species are mentioned as potential targets for treatment?
The opportunity lists numerous target invasive plants that may require treatment, including common reed (Phragmites), cypress spurge, lespedeza, mullein, pepperwood, tree of heaven, Oriental bittersweet, Japanese honeysuckle, wormwood, multiflora rose, spotted knapweed, stilt grass, autumn olive, garlic mustard, and barberry, among others.
25) How much funding was expected to be available initially?
Approximately $170,100 was expected to be available for the initial effort described.
26) Is there potential for additional funding beyond the initial effort?
Yes. The posting notes the possibility of additional funding in later fiscal years for added tasks or follow-on work for the successful awardee.
27) What is the listed award ceiling?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $903,084.
28) How many awards did the government expect to make?
The posting indicates an expectation of one award.
29) What were the submission and review dates stated in the posting?
The original closing date for submissions was April 30, 2020, and the review of Statements of Interest was expected to begin on April 30, 2020.
30) Who should questions and SOI responses be sent to?
Questions and SOI responses were directed to Sandy Justman, Contract Specialist (CESWF-CT), at sandra.justman@usace.army.mil or 817-886-1073.
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