Opportunity Information: Apply for W81EWF 20 SOI 0012
The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), released a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Monitoring and Control of Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians" (Funding Opportunity Number W81EWF 20 SOI 0012; CFDA 12.630). The goal is to identify an investigator or team to build and carry out a coordinated early detection and rapid response (EDRR), removal, and monitoring program focused on invasive reptiles and amphibians within USACE-authorized lands tied to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), including the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). One award was anticipated, with an award ceiling of $2,015,000. The opportunity was originally posted April 1, 2020, with a closing date of May 31, 2020.
The need for the project is driven by the scale of Florida's invasive herpetofauna problem. Florida is described as having more nonnative reptiles and amphibians than anywhere else globally, with roughly 180 introduced species and more than 60 established breeding populations. South Florida is highlighted as especially vulnerable because its subtropical climate, peninsular geography, a large exotic pet trade, and hurricane events all contribute to releases and escapes. Several high-impact invaders are already present in or near key restoration areas, including Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) and tegu lizards (Salvator spp.) in multiple CERP project areas, and spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) documented in isolated canals within the Biscayne Bay project area. The notice frames these invasions as a direct obstacle to achieving Everglades restoration outcomes, implying they are affecting native wildlife communities and ecosystem function in ways that complicate or undermine CERP goals.
A major gap the program aims to fix is the absence of a consistent, systematic USACE approach for collecting, visualizing, and analyzing invasive reptile data across its project footprint. While some control work has begun for certain species on specific Corps-managed lands, particularly green iguana (Iguana iguana) and red agama (Agama agama), the solicitation emphasizes that efforts have not kept pace with the growing risk and that some of the most threatening invaders still lack active control programs. Just as importantly, the Corps is seeking a practical strategy that allows it to respond quickly when new invasive reptiles or amphibians appear, rather than waiting until they are widespread and permanently established. The opportunity repeatedly underscores prevention and EDRR as the most effective and cost-efficient line of defense, noting that rapid action early in an invasion provides the best chance to contain or eradicate populations while they remain localized.
Applicants are expected to bring strong, field-ready expertise specific to South Florida and to invasive reptile operations. The ideal candidate(s) should demonstrate extensive knowledge of regional ecosystems, proven experience with reptile trapping and surveillance techniques, and the ability to safely handle large and potentially dangerous reptiles. The solicitation also calls for all relevant permits needed to capture, handle, and remove invasive reptiles and amphibians. Beyond field skills, USACE is looking for candidates with established experience in invasive species management programs, including the design and operation of early detection networks, monitoring and alert systems, and the data workflows needed to track animals and document impacts over time.
In practical terms, the funded project is intended to deliver an operational program that monitors, tracks, and controls invasive reptiles across applicable CERP lands, while also producing information USACE can use to understand distribution, spread, and ecological impacts. Coordination with USACE staff is a clear requirement, and the awardee would be expected to provide progress reporting on a biannual schedule. Overall, the opportunity is structured to move USACE from ad hoc efforts toward a sustained, data-informed, rapid-response capability that supports Everglades restoration by reducing the pressure invasive reptiles and amphibians place on native species and restoration investments.Apply for W81EWF 20 SOI 0012
- The Department of Defense, Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring and Control of Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 01, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $2,015,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Monitoring and Control of Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was released by the Department of Defense through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81EWF 20 SOI 0012.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 12.630.
What is the main goal of the project?
The goal is to identify an investigator or team to build and carry out a coordinated program for early detection and rapid response (EDRR), removal, and monitoring focused on invasive reptiles and amphibians within certain USACE-authorized lands connected to Everglades restoration efforts.
What does EDRR mean in the context of this opportunity?
EDRR refers to early detection and rapid response: a practical approach intended to find new invasive reptiles or amphibians quickly and respond fast enough to contain or eradicate localized populations before they become widespread and permanently established.
Where is the work expected to take place?
The focus is on USACE-authorized lands tied to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), including the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). The notice highlights South Florida and CERP project areas in particular.
Which restoration programs and projects are specifically referenced?
The notice specifically references the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and includes the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). It also references the Biscayne Bay project area in relation to invasive species observations.
Why is USACE seeking this project now?
The solicitation frames the project as necessary due to the scale and growth of Florida's invasive reptile and amphibian problem and the risk these invasions pose to Everglades restoration outcomes. It also emphasizes that current efforts are not keeping pace with the risk and that a consistent, systematic approach is missing across the USACE footprint.
How significant is the invasive reptile and amphibian problem in Florida according to the notice?
The notice describes Florida as having more nonnative reptiles and amphibians than anywhere else globally, citing roughly 180 introduced species and more than 60 established breeding populations.
Why is South Florida described as especially vulnerable?
The notice attributes South Florida's vulnerability to its subtropical climate, peninsular geography, a large exotic pet trade, and hurricane events that can contribute to releases and escapes.
Which invasive species are mentioned as high-impact threats?
The notice cites Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) and tegu lizards (Salvator spp.) as present in multiple CERP project areas. It also notes spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) documented in isolated canals within the Biscayne Bay project area.
Are any species mentioned where control work has already started?
Yes. The notice states that some control work has begun on certain Corps-managed lands, particularly for green iguana (Iguana iguana) and red agama (Agama agama).
What gap is this project intended to address for USACE?
A major gap described is the absence of a consistent, systematic USACE approach for collecting, visualizing, and analyzing invasive reptile data across its project footprint. The program is intended to move USACE from ad hoc efforts toward sustained, data-informed rapid-response capability.
What activities are expected under the funded program?
Based on the notice, the program is expected to include coordinated early detection and rapid response (EDRR), removal operations, monitoring, and the supporting data processes needed to track invasive reptiles and amphibians and document distribution, spread, and impacts over time.
Is the project focused more on prevention or long-term control?
The notice repeatedly emphasizes prevention and EDRR as the most effective and cost-efficient line of defense, highlighting that rapid action early in an invasion offers the best chance to contain or eradicate populations while they remain localized.
What kinds of expertise is USACE looking for in applicants?
The solicitation calls for strong, field-ready expertise specific to South Florida and invasive reptile operations, including extensive knowledge of regional ecosystems, proven experience with reptile trapping and surveillance techniques, and the ability to safely handle large and potentially dangerous reptiles.
Are permits required to conduct the work?
Yes. The notice states that applicants should have all relevant permits needed to capture, handle, and remove invasive reptiles and amphibians.
What program management experience is emphasized?
USACE indicates a preference for established experience running invasive species management programs, including designing and operating early detection networks, monitoring and alert systems, and the data workflows needed to track animals and document impacts over time.
Is coordination with USACE required?
Yes. Coordination with USACE staff is stated as a clear requirement.
What reporting cadence is expected?
The awardee is expected to provide progress reporting on a biannual schedule.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice indicates that one award was anticipated.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,015,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 1, 2020, and had a closing date of May 31, 2020.
How does this work connect to Everglades restoration outcomes?
The notice frames invasive reptiles and amphibians as a direct obstacle to achieving Everglades restoration outcomes, implying impacts to native wildlife communities and ecosystem function that can complicate or undermine CERP goals and restoration investments.
What is USACE trying to achieve operationally through this award?
The solicitation describes an intent to establish an operational program that can monitor, track, and control invasive reptiles across applicable CERP lands and support a rapid-response capability that is sustained and guided by consistent data collection, visualization, and analysis.
Does the notice indicate whether all threatening invaders currently have active control programs?
No. The solicitation notes that some of the most threatening invaders still lack active control programs and that current efforts have not kept pace with the growing risk.
What kinds of information products or insights is USACE seeking from the program?
The notice indicates the program should produce information USACE can use to understand invasive reptile distribution, spread, and ecological impacts over time, supported by consistent data workflows and analysis across the project footprint.
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