Closed on May 4, 2026

Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)

Fort Worth District · Opportunity number W9126G262SOI8775

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 5, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	W9126G262SOI8775
Agency	Fort Worth District Department of Defense
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	12.005
Posted	Apr 2, 2026
Deadline	May 4, 2026
Award ceiling	$4,126,859
Award floor	$522,500
Expected number of awards	1
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Science technology and other research and development
Last updated here	May 5, 2026

Summary from the notice

Not: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.

Project Title: MARINE MAMMAL AND HABITAT MONITORING COOK INLET BELUGA WHALE PREY for JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON (JBER)

Brief Description: Work is to be performed for the U.S. Air Force, Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC), 673d Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) through a cooperative agreement with a Non-Federal Entity (NFE). The purpose of this project is to conduct a multi-year study of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale (CIBW) and their habitat in and around JBER. The data collected will inform JBER's environmental management, support compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and contribute to the overall recovery of the CIBW population.

Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from date of award, 12 months technical support and 6 months administrative for onboarding, preparation, seasonal delays, analysis and reporting. Six (6) 18-month Follow-On Periods may be available subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate field planning, subcontracting activities, and reporting activities

Please send responses to and submit questions NLT the dates identified in the

Yvonne Howard

Email: yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil

AND

David Leptien

Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil

Timeline for Review: See attached RSOI

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

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Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the ALASKA and PACIFIC NORTHWEST UNITS. This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

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Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 12.005 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 20, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

Year	Listing	Awards	Total	Average
2026	12.005	2	$150,961,342	$75,480,671
2025	12.005	1	$104,256,557	$104,256,557
2024	12.005	1	$104,256,557	$104,256,557

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Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

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Eligibility details from the notice

Registrations you will likely need

Past awards for this program

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