Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey is soliciting a Cooperative Agreement under solicitation G27AS00061 for a CESU partner to conduct research characterizing stable isotopes in mosquitoes collected around the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. This research aims to support the protection of native Hawaiian birds by studying the distribution of disease-carrying Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes. The total program funding and award ceiling are set at 49,994 dollars, with one expected award. Applications must be submitted via grants.gov by November 30, 2026, and require registration in SAM.gov and grants.gov. The award process involves a multi-stage evaluation focusing on eligibility, completeness, responsiveness, and budget reasonableness. Selected partners must adhere to USGS Fundamental Science Practices and provide a final technical report within 120 days of the performance period's end. Financial management is handled through the Department of the Treasury Automated Standard Application for Payments system. Key deliverables include progress reports, a final technical report, and annual SF 425 Federal Financial Reports. All geospatial data must comply with Federal Geospatial Data Committee or Department of the Interior standards.