USACE Kansas City District: Management of Undesirable Plants, Multiple Counties, Missouri | W912DQ 26 2 A002

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this grant opportunity about?

This opportunity supports professional services to control, suppress, or otherwise manage undesirable or noxious plant species on certain federal lands in Missouri managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District (NWK). The goal is to prevent problematic plants from harming native habitats, interfering with restoration goals, or creating long-term maintenance issues on public lands.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District (NWK).

What type of funding instrument will USACE use?

USACE plans to award a cooperative agreement (not a procurement contract). A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USACE expects substantial involvement during performance, such as coordination on priorities, treatment approaches, compliance requirements, reporting, and alignment with federal land management objectives.

Is this a competitive opportunity open to universities, nonprofits, or private companies?

No. Eligibility is limited by statute. This is not described as an open competition for universities, nonprofits, or private contractors.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to a state-level entity with formal responsibility for administering or implementing state laws governing undesirable plants (noxious weeds). This typically means a state department of agriculture or another state agency (or a political subdivision of the state) that has the legal role of enforcing or carrying out the state’s undesirable plant or noxious weed framework.

What is the legal authority for this award and eligibility limitation?

The legal basis is the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2814). The statute supports cooperation between federal agencies and state entities to address noxious and undesirable plants, which is why eligibility is limited to the appropriate state entity.

What kinds of lands are included in the work scope?

The work is tied to federal lands managed by the Kansas City District that are associated with the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation program and its Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project. The vegetation management effort is connected to broader river management and environmental mitigation responsibilities along the Missouri River corridor.

Where will the work take place?

The effort covers multiple Missouri counties: Atchison, Holt, Andrew, Boone, Callaway, and St. Louis County. Field work may occur across a wide stretch of the state and may involve a range of habitat types influenced by river systems and mitigation sites.

What is the main purpose of the project?

The purpose is to help ensure USACE federal project lands meet intended environmental and operational objectives by preventing undesirable plant infestations from degrading habitat quality, outcompeting native species, or undermining mitigation outcomes.

What kinds of activities are expected under this cooperative agreement?

Based on the description, activities would support on-the-ground and programmatic work to control, suppress, or manage undesirable or noxious plants on the specified USACE-managed lands. The posting emphasizes professional services and coordination with USACE, but it does not list specific treatment methods or deliverables.

How much funding is available?

The listed award ceiling is 1,250,000. This indicates the agreement could provide up to that amount, though the actual award amount would depend on the final scope, negotiated work plan, and available funding.

Is the award amount guaranteed to reach the ceiling?

No. The ceiling reflects the maximum potential amount; the final award depends on scope, negotiation, and funding availability.

How many awards does USACE expect to make?

The posting indicates expected awards but does not specify a number. That often suggests USACE anticipates a single partner or a limited set of awards, depending on program needs and eligibility.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is W912DQ 26 2 A002.

When is the application due?

The original closing date listed is 2026-06-15.

What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?

The associated CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is 12.012, which corresponds to USACE assistance programs.

How is this opportunity categorized?

It is categorized as discretionary and falls under a natural resources activity area.

Why is USACE partnering with a state entity rather than contracting the work out?

The opportunity is framed around statutory cooperation under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974. The intent is to leverage a state agency’s statutory authority and expertise to support USACE in meeting ecological and compliance obligations tied to river infrastructure and fish and wildlife mitigation commitments.

What larger USACE programs is this work connected to?

The work is specifically connected to the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation program and the related Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project managed by the Kansas City District.

Does the description specify particular target species or treatment techniques?

No. The description refers generally to undesirable or noxious plants and does not provide a list of target species, required methods, or specific treatment technologies.

Does the description mention reporting, compliance, or coordination requirements?

While it does not list specific reporting formats or compliance checklists, it notes that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial USACE involvement during performance, including coordination on priorities, treatment approaches, compliance requirements, and reporting.