Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey is soliciting a cooperative agreement under solicitation number G27AS00045 for a Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit partner to conduct research in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The project focuses on analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting stream temperature monitoring data to evaluate long-term trends, identify ecological thresholds, and support adaptive management. This effort is designed to modernize the 2016 Land Management Plan for water quality and stream temperature monitoring for the U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The total program funding and award ceiling are set at 350,000 dollars, with one award expected. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and Grants.gov, and they are required to submit a comprehensive application package including SF-424A, SF-424C, SF-429, SF-LLL, a project abstract, and specific DOI research and development documentation such as biographical sketches and current and pending support. Proposals will be evaluated by USGS technical personnel based on research alignment with partner needs, the realism of objectives, the applicant's expertise in stream temperature, and the reasonableness of the budget. Key personnel must certify that they are not involved in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The award is governed by USGS and DOI General Terms and Conditions. Recipients are required to submit annual technical progress reports within 90 days of each agreement year and a final technical report 120 days after the performance period ends. Financial reporting must be completed via annual SF 425 Federal Financial Reports, and all payments will be processed through the Department of the Treasury Automated Standard Application for Payments system. The deadline for application submission via Grants.gov is November 30, 2026.