Research Statements of Interest and Funding Opportunity Announcements

Requests for Proposals (RFPs), funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), and requests for statements of interest (RSIs or SOIs) can be found here.

Haleakala, Maui. Photo Credit: Jadelynn Moniz Nakamura

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Current Funding Opportunity Announcements

Biological Control of Cycad Scale, Aulacaspis yasumatsui, on Cycas Micronesica

Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) will be used to identify potential Recipients for a project to be funded by the Department of the Defense (DOD) to: 1. Develop a long-term strategy for protecting Cycas micronesica from A. yasumatsui. 2. Collaborate with partners conducting Cycad Aulacaspis Scale (CAS) predator surveys in the Marianas to understand what species are currently present and their efficacy and mechanism of controlling CAS. 3. Identify potential biological control agents to combat the A. yasumatsui scale insect. 4. The biological control agents shall include a suite of species with life history traits and CAS control mechanisms addressing a range of CAS vulnerabilities and complementary to that of existing control agents (e.g. Rhyzobius lophanthae). 5. Recipient shall identify the procedures needed for rearing and introduction of new biological control agents on Guam and Tinian. Approximately $251,353.56 is expected to be available to support this project (contingent upon availability of funds).
See Full Announcement for submission details:
- RSOI for N40192-25-2-8012 Biological Control Cycad Scale
- Scope of Work Biological Control Cycad Scale
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest:
DON intends to use fiscal year 2025 funds for this project. In order to be considered, Statements of Interest shall be submitted for no later than 0900 Chamorro Standard Time (local Guam time) on 30 July 2025.
Please send electronic responses and direct questions to the following:
- Thelman Fontenot, Grants Officer NAVFAC Marianas, Tel: (671) 349-4119
- Joshua Tyquiengco, Contract Specialist NAVFAC Marianas, Tel: (671) 349-3861

Management Species - Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys, Wake Island Airfield

The overall goal of this project is to complete sea turtle surveys and monitoring at Wake Atoll (WA). This project shall (a) monitor sea turtle nesting activities to collect information to better understand the nesting population and trends, (b) provide protection of active nest sites until hatchling emergence, (c) conduct educational outreach activities for Base personnel, their dependents, and the general public. Applicants must be a member in one of the following Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Regions: Pacific Northwest, Hawaii-Pacific Islands, and Californian Regions. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $271,430.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the Base Period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
See Full Announcement for submission details
- RSOI for W9126G-25-2-SOI-5805 Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys Wake Island Airfield
- B01-NIST Requirement Notice Attachment
Please send electronic responses and direct questions to the following:
1. Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by 2:00 P.M., Central Time, on 28 July 2025 via email to the parties listed below.
2. Direct questions no later than 14 July 2025 to the parties listed below.
- Nicholas Aprea, Grants Specialist, USACE, Fort Worth District, Office: 817-886-1925
- David Leptien, Project Manager, USACE, Fort Worth District, Office: 402-889-5570

Management of Invasive Species – Biosecurity Wake Island Airfield

The overall goal of this project is to make attempts to eliminate the ability for invasive flora and fauna to establish on Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC) properties including Johnston and Wake Atoll, Koke’e Air Force Station (AFS), and Mt Ka’ala AFS. Invasive species biosecurity tools and best management practices exist and can be used to control and potentially in some cases eliminate future incursions and subsequent establishment. Applicants must be a member in one of the following Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Regions: Pacific Northwest, Hawaii-Pacific Islands, and Californian Regions. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $230,402.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
See Full Announcement for submission details
- RSOI for W9126G-25-2-SOI-4998 Biosecurity Wake Island Airfield
- B01-NIST Requirement Notice Attachment
Please send electronic responses and direct questions to the following:
1. Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by 2:00 P.M., Central Time, on 27 July 2025 via email to the parties listed below.
2. Direct questions no later than 9 July 2025 to the parties listed below.
- Maria Lopez, Grants Specialist, USACE, Fort Worth District, Office: 817-886-1881
- David Leptien, Project Manager, USACE, Fort Worth District, Office: 402-889-5570

Past RSOIs

For previous funding announcements and opportunities, please check our Opportunities Archive page.