Investigations to Address Clay Mineralogy of DFW Alluvial and Residual Soils

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	Federal Grant Title:	Investigations to Address Clay Mineralogy of DFW Alluvial and Residual Soils
	CFDA Number:	12.300
	CFDA Description:	Basic and Applied Scientific Research
	Federal Agency Name:	Dept of the Army Corps of Engineers
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	W9126G-11-2-SOI-0041
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jun 09, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jun 09, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 24, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 24, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jul 24, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	90,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	90,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: 9 June 2011 REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST NUMBER W9126G-11-2-SOI-0041 PROJECT TO BE INITIATED IN 2011 Project Title: Investigations to Address Clay Mineralogy of DFW Alluvial and Residual Soils Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by US Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District which provides professional and technical support for its Civil Works Program. Approximately $90,000 is expected to be available to support this project (contingent upon availability of funds). Background: The main objective of the proposed work is to address and analyze changes in the chemical mineralogy of the DFW area high plasticity alluvials and the Eagle Ford clay shale. The evaluation will also address the effects of blenderizing, in accordance with EM 1110-2-1906, on the variations of clay mineralogy. If the results show incomplete determination or some effects to clay mineralogy, these findings should be quantified and included. The evaluation is designed to include an array of staged chemical, X-Ray diffraction and microscopic studies aimed specifically at detecting any potential changes in clay mineralogy. Both quantitative and qualitative assessments should be performed in the analyses. The effort is project specific to produce reliable technical results for application in on-going engineering projects of the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), but is expected to require high-precision analytical techniques and significant technical expertise for their interpretation. While this effort is not research, success is dependent upon precision and rigor typically represented by research grade laboratories and personnel. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: A total of ten (10) soils of different plasticity and liquid limit properties will be studied. The recipient will be responsible for conducting all analyses (including required sample preparation) in compliance with applicable standards (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, American Society of Testing and Materials Standards, or other appropriate protocols.) Specific analyses to be performed on the samples include: a. Chemical analyses 1. Total Potassium Content (before and after blenderization) 2. Cation Exchange Capacity (before and after blenderization) 3. Specific Surface Area (two tests per protocol) (before and after blenderization) b. Scanning Electron Microscopy (before and after blenderization) (to determine presence of specific mineral species based on crystalline morphology, mode of occurrence, estimates of relative abundance, etc.) Appropriate photographic documentation will be obtained as well. c. X-ray Diffraction Analyses (before and after blenderization) to determine mineral species and relative quantities. Period of Performance. The agreement will end 30 November 2011 Materials Requested for Statement of Interest/Qualifications: Please provide the following via e-mail attachment to: jack.e.mobley@usace.army.mil (Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced 12 pt. font). 1. Name, Organization and Contact Information 2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including): a. Biographical Sketch, b. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects, c. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise, d. Any brief description of capabilities to successfully complete the project you may wish to add (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.). Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Review of Statements Received: A review of the Statements of Interest (SOI) received will be conducted by a team as determined by the requiring agency. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigators specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements. After the review, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal. Criteria used for final selection will be issued with the request for the full proposal (RFP). Please send responses or direct questions to: USACE Lead: Jack Mobley, PhD Environmental Resources Planner US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District CESWF-PER-EE 819 Taylor Street, Rm 3A14 Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300 ph. 817.886.1708 email: Jack.E.Mobley@usace.army.mil cell 817.228.4087 fax. 817.886.6499 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Review of Statements of Interest will begin 24 June 2011. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain open until an investigator team is selected.
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Grant Announcement Contact: Michael Johns Contracts Specialist Phone 817-886-1266

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