Hawaii Science and Technology Grants

1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.2) Project Title: Comprehensive Stranding Investigations for High Priority Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos, Navy US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Providing technical natural resource support to assist the Navy in efforts of comprehensive stranding investigations for priority species such as beaked whales, false killer whales and pygmy killer whales as well as secondary priority species such as dwarf and pygmy sperm whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales and humpback whales are needed by Navy. This critical information is required for environmental compliance documents, consultations, and public education and outreach. This requires mounting an immediate response to each newly reported stranding event that occurs over the project duration and conducting extensive necropsy examinations, including histopathology, disease surveillance, and tissue sampling in support of numerous research efforts aimed at better understanding Hawaiian and Mariana cetaceans.4) Period of Performance: Base period - 12 months from date of award. Follow-on (FO) periods - Four 12-month FO periods5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected] S. MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted

1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Land Management and Environmental Services for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.4) Period of Performance: Base period: 12 months from date of Award with Four 12-month Follow-on periods.5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected] BonnellProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in evaluating the efficacy of Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) as a mosquito population suppression control strategy designed to disrupt the avian malaria disease cycle. The CESU partner will develop statistical models that incorporate capture rates of Southern house mosquitoes (Culex quinquefasciatus) and the prevalence of Plasmodium relictum in mosquito samples to characterize the efficacy of the IIT project and disease pressure on Hawaiian forest birds in critical forest bird habitat. Another component of this research will be to develop a high-throughput, next-generation sequencing technique to quantify the prevalence of avian malaria and test whether that approach is comparable to quantitative PCR-based avian malaria assays.

The NIST-Hawaii Partnership in Plastic Pollution Research is seeking applications from eligible applicants to establish an institutional award, as described in the Department of Commerce Grants and Cooperative Agreements Manual, Chapter 6.A.2 (20 April 2021), for activities to partner on the nations priority plastic pollution research with efforts focusing on the Hawaiian Island region. Eligible applicants should describe how they can host and interact with at least three NIST scientists with office, laboratory and other appropriate facilities to perform multi-disciplinary plastic pollution research with the intent to establish a long-term partnership between NIST and the recipient, as discussed in Section I.1. The proposal should also include a description of administrative, research and outreach/educational support that would be offered by the applicant in the partnership to achieve world-class research in the field of plastic pollution.

Agency Name: Fort Worth DistrictDescription:Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Field Biology Technical Assistance and Predator Control for Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Kauai, HawaiiResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potentialorganizations for this project. Approximately $612,000 is expected to be available to supportthis project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipientfor optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: Forprojects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources managementplans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.Period of Performance: The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date ofaward. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of ObjectivesNOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications andcapability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. Afull proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.Preparation of your Statement of Interest: Provide the following (Maximum length: 2 pages,single-spaced, 12 pt. font):1. Name, Organization, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID, and Contact Information (Email)2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):a. Biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator, to include specific experience and capabilities in areas related to this projects requirementsb. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projectsc. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertised. Brief description of other capabilities to successfully complete the project: (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.)Submission of Your Statement of Interest1. Statements of Interest are due by May 17, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. CST.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:Yvonne HowardGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-751-9737Kathy S. MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1709Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.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.Thank you for your interest in our Cooperative Agreements Program.