Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G262SOI9482
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District is soliciting Statements of Interest for a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay" (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G262SOI9482). The effort is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development (CFDA 12.005) and is intended to support research focused on juvenile sportfish communities and the suitability of their habitats in Florida Bay. The detailed technical scope is referenced as being in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO), and applicants are expected to rely on that SOO for the specific anticipated tasks, study questions, methods, deliverables, and performance expectations.
At this stage, USACE is not asking for a full technical proposal or a detailed budget. Instead, the agency is conducting an initial market and partner identification step through Statements of Interest, which are typically used to assess capability, relevant experience, and alignment with the SOO before inviting a more complete submission. The review window for these Statements of Interest is 30 calendar days from the posting date, and the listed closing date for the opportunity is 2026-10-05.
The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period starting on the date of award, with the possibility of four additional 12-month follow-on periods, for up to five years total if all options are exercised. USACE expects to make a single award, with an award ceiling of $2,494,000. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as coordination on study design refinements, data needs, field logistics, reporting, and integration of findings with agency decision-making.
Eligibility is restricted to entities that are part of specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) networks: the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida Caribbean Units. In practical terms, only qualified CESU partners within those units can be considered for this opportunity, even though the general eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others." Interested parties must therefore confirm their CESU status and alignment with the eligible units before investing effort in a submission.
USACE has provided points of contact for questions and submission coordination: Nicholas A. Aprea, Grants Specialist (Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil), and Niki Baker, Project Manager (Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil). Any technical questions about the SOO or study intent would typically go to the Project Manager, while administrative and eligibility questions often go to the Grants Specialist.Apply for W9126G262SOI9482
- The Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay" 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 2026-09-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-10-05. (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 $2,494,000.00 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)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The cooperative agreement opportunity is titled "Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay."
2) Who is sponsoring/issuing this opportunity?
This opportunity is being solicited by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G262SOI9482.
4) What is the purpose of this opportunity?
The opportunity is intended to support research focused on juvenile sportfish communities and the suitability of their habitats in Florida Bay.
5) What program area or category does this opportunity fall under?
The effort is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and is referenced under CFDA 12.005.
6) Where do applicants find the detailed technical scope and required tasks?
The detailed technical scope is referenced as being in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). Applicants are expected to rely on the SOO for the anticipated tasks, study questions, methods, deliverables, and performance expectations.
7) Is USACE requesting a full technical proposal right now?
No. At this stage, USACE is not asking for a full technical proposal. The agency is requesting Statements of Interest as an initial step to identify potential partners and assess capabilities and alignment with the SOO.
8) Is a detailed budget required with the Statement of Interest?
No. USACE indicates it is not requesting a detailed budget at the Statements of Interest stage.
9) What is a "Statement of Interest" used for in this process?
Based on the description provided, the Statement of Interest is used for an initial market and partner identification step, typically to assess an applicant's capability, relevant experience, and alignment with the SOO before USACE invites a more complete submission.
10) What is the review window for Statements of Interest?
The review window is 30 calendar days from the posting date.
11) What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The listed closing date is 2026-10-05.
12) What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period starting on the date of award, with the possibility of four additional 12-month follow-on periods, for up to five years total if all options are exercised.
13) How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE expects to make a single award.
14) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,494,000.
15) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
16) What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
As described in the opportunity summary, a cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. Examples provided include coordination on study design refinements, data needs, field logistics, reporting, and integration of findings with agency decision-making.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to entities that are part of specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) networks: the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida Caribbean Units.
18) The opportunity says eligible applicants are "Others." Does that mean anyone can apply?
No. Even though the general eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others," the eligibility restriction provided states that only qualified CESU partners within the specified CESU units can be considered.
19) What should an interested organization do before preparing a submission?
Interested parties should confirm their CESU status and confirm alignment with one of the eligible CESU networks (Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida Caribbean) before investing effort in a Statement of Interest.
20) Who are the points of contact for this opportunity?
USACE has provided two points of contact:
- Nicholas A. Aprea, Grants Specialist: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
- Niki Baker, Project Manager: Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil
21) Which contact should be used for technical questions about the study?
Technical questions about the SOO or study intent would typically go to the Project Manager, Niki Baker (Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil).
22) Which contact should be used for administrative or eligibility questions?
Administrative and eligibility questions often go to the Grants Specialist, Nicholas A. Aprea (Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil).
23) Will the Statement of Interest need to address deliverables and performance expectations?
The summary indicates that anticipated deliverables and performance expectations are contained in the Statement of Objectives (SOO). Applicants are expected to rely on the SOO for those specifics.
24) Is the work limited to Florida Bay?
The research focus described is on juvenile sportfish communities and habitat suitability in Florida Bay.
25) Does USACE indicate whether it may invite a more complete submission later?
Yes. The description explains that Statements of Interest are typically used to assess fit and capability before inviting a more complete submission.
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