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

Project Title: Oyster Pads and Wave Trip at Long Bird Island, Houston Ship Channel

This RSOI seeks merit-based competitive procedures to encourage participation in USACE (DoD) programs by a broad base of the most highly qualified performers and will be evaluated on Technical Merits of the proposed research and development (R&D) and the potential relationship of the proposed R&D to USACE (DoD) missions. Approximately $100,000.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.

Brief Description of Anticipated Work: SEE ATTACTHED SOO FOR THIS INFORMATION.

Period of Performance: The base period of the agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding. If an optional task is executed the period will extend 12 months from date of award.

Please send responses or direct questions to:

Maria Lopez

Grants Specialist

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: maria.e.lopez@usace.army.mil

Office: 817-886-1881

Emily Woodruff

Project Manager

USACE, Fort Worth District

Email: emily.t.woodruff@usace.army.mil

Office: 417-213-3245

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.