Dworshak Natural Resource Training and Education

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the Walla Walla District is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement titled “Dworshak Natural Resource Training and Education” under solicitation number W912EF-26-2-A002, with a submission deadline of May 30, 2026. The agreement, authorized by the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, seeks organizations to deliver structured outdoor education and job-training programs for young adults aged 16 and older, utilizing the Dworshak Dam site in Ahsahka, Idaho, and other managed lands. The primary focus is on providing hands-on training in flood control infrastructure maintenance, invasive species management, vegetation and debris removal, trail and park upkeep, prescribed burning, and environmental conservation, while promoting long-term stewardship of public water and natural resources and cultivating future professionals in water and natural resource management. Proposed activities will occur over a six-month period from June 5 to November 30, 2026, with three one-week training sessions integrated throughout this timeframe, and all work must comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, FED-OSHA standards, 2 CFR Part 200, and applicable state and federal wage laws. Proposals must demonstrate proven experience in delivering youth-focused education and conservation programs, along with demonstrated organizational capacity, financial stability, and a track record of successful government program execution. The evaluation is based on qualitative factors including experience, management capability, integrity, and program design, with no formal scoring rubric or price-based weighting, indicating a best-value trade-off approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Applicants are required to have an active UEI and SAM.gov registration and must submit mandatory forms including SF-424, SF-424A, a program narrative, SF-LLL for lobbying disclosures, and Attachment E certifications. Key administrative requirements include indemnification of USACE against liability, drug-free workplace certification, proper handling and return of government-issued tools in like-new condition, compliance with procurement and subaward regulations under 2 CFR Part 200, and adherence to termination provisions allowing unilateral or mutual cancellation under defined conditions. All submissions must be sent via email to Victoria Conway at victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil, and no physical deliveries are permitted. The contract does not include options for extension or renewal, and while no specific contract value is listed, financial reporting will be required through SF