Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AC00039
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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Interns for Trail Maintenance Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 18, 2015 and posted on Dec 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $34,597.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Interns for Trail Maintenance Projects opportunity (Funding Announcement P16AC00039) is a National Park Service public notice stating the agency's intent to make a non-competitive (single-source) award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA). It is explicitly not a request for applications. The project is structured as a Task Agreement under an existing cooperative agreement for conservation projects (Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031) between the Department of the Interior/NPS and SCA, with the task focused on hands-on conservation work paired with education, training, and workforce development for young adults in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, primarily supporting the park's Division of Facility Maintenance.
Funding for the task is anticipated at $34,597.30 in federal financial assistance, with an identified cost share of $12,162.29. The agreement length is listed as four weeks, and the period of performance is shown as 4/22/2016 through 7/30/2016. The award instrument is a Task Agreement, authorized under 16 USC 1723(c)(1), and is associated with CFDA 15.931. The announcement lists a single expected award and provides a point of contact (James Cato).
The on-the-ground work centers on trail and corridor maintenance in two main areas of Glacier Bay: Dry Bay and Bartlett Cove. In Dry Bay, interns would help repair portions of an extensive 65-mile ATV trail network used for ANILCA-granted commercial fisheries access, focusing on sight-distance brushing and drainage fixes on the worst sections selected by NPS staff. This is remote work accessed by small plane, with travel frequently affected by weather, and day-to-day work access relying on NPS-provided ATV/UTV equipment. The base camp is near an NPS ranger station with emergency radio contact available through that facility. In Bartlett Cove, the work is more varied and includes routine brushing, tread repair, and drainage improvements on roughly 11 miles of hiking trails; roadside and boundary corridor brushing to support visitor safety and resource protection along about 4 miles of road and 19 miles of maintained boundary; and invasive plant removal through hand-pulling in targeted areas of the developed zone. The Bartlett Cove component also includes post-construction landscaping at the Huna Tribal House site, using native plants and shaping natural contours as directed by NPS staff. Most Bartlett Cove work is accessible by NPS vehicle and on foot, with camping based at a local campground, although some boundary work may require small-boat access and temporary spike camping.
Responsibilities are divided between SCA and NPS. SCA is expected to assist with recruiting and selecting the conservation associates (intern participants), provide living allowances, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable, cover in-service commercial travel during the project, and supply participant support functions including a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations. NPS, in turn, provides the federal funding, park orientation and safety training, an on-site technical representative (named as Bill Friesen) to support project execution, housing for participants, and the necessary equipment and supplies. NPS also commits to producing a written completion evaluation assessing project outcomes and performance.
The award is justified as single-source based on the "unique qualifications" rationale under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2). NPS states that SCA is uniquely positioned because it operates an Alaska-based trails program capable of fielding crews trained in Alaska-specific trail methods and experienced with the realities of backcountry fieldwork in brown bear habitat while following Leave No Trace practices. The notice indicates other youth/conservation organizations were considered, but either did not have Alaska-based trail crew capacity or did not offer trail crew programs under their existing agreements, making SCA the only practical partner for these specific Glacier Bay maintenance and intern-training objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Conservation Interns for Trail Maintenance Projects (P16AC00039)
Is this a grant opportunity that the public can apply for?
No. This notice is explicitly not a request for applications. It is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice stating the agency's intent to make a non-competitive (single-source) award.
Who is expected to receive the award?
The National Park Service indicates it intends to make a single-source award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The announcement lists a single expected award.
What is the funding announcement number for this notice?
The funding announcement number is P16AC00039.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a Task Agreement.
Is this Task Agreement connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The project is structured as a Task Agreement under an existing cooperative agreement for conservation projects: Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 between the Department of the Interior/NPS and SCA.
What is the purpose of the project?
The task focuses on hands-on conservation work paired with education, training, and workforce development for young adults in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, primarily supporting the park's Division of Facility Maintenance.
Where will the work take place?
The on-the-ground work centers on two main areas of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: Dry Bay and Bartlett Cove.
What work will be done in Dry Bay?
In Dry Bay, interns would help repair portions of an extensive 65-mile ATV trail network used for ANILCA-granted commercial fisheries access. Work includes sight-distance brushing and drainage fixes on the worst sections selected by NPS staff.
How is Dry Bay accessed and what makes it remote?
Dry Bay is accessed by small plane, and travel is frequently affected by weather. Day-to-day work access relies on NPS-provided ATV/UTV equipment.
What safety or communication support is described for the Dry Bay base camp?
The base camp is near an NPS ranger station, with emergency radio contact available through that facility.
What work will be done in Bartlett Cove?
Bartlett Cove work includes multiple components: routine brushing, tread repair, and drainage improvements on roughly 11 miles of hiking trails; roadside and boundary corridor brushing to support visitor safety and resource protection along about 4 miles of road and 19 miles of maintained boundary; and invasive plant removal through hand-pulling in targeted areas of the developed zone.
Does the Bartlett Cove scope include any landscaping work?
Yes. The Bartlett Cove component includes post-construction landscaping at the Huna Tribal House site, using native plants and shaping natural contours as directed by NPS staff.
How is the Bartlett Cove work accessed and where do participants camp?
Most Bartlett Cove work is accessible by NPS vehicle and on foot. Camping is based at a local campground, although some boundary work may require small-boat access and temporary spike camping.
What is the anticipated federal funding amount for this task?
Federal financial assistance for the task is anticipated at $34,597.30.
Is there a cost share requirement or match identified?
Yes. The notice identifies a cost share amount of $12,162.29.
How long is the agreement expected to last?
The agreement length is listed as four weeks.
What is the stated period of performance?
The period of performance is shown as 4/22/2016 through 7/30/2016.
What legal authority is cited for the Task Agreement?
The Task Agreement is authorized under 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.931.
Why is this described as a non-competitive (single-source) award?
The award is justified as single-source based on a "unique qualifications" rationale under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
What unique qualifications does NPS cite for selecting SCA?
NPS states SCA is uniquely positioned because it operates an Alaska-based trails program capable of fielding crews trained in Alaska-specific trail methods and experienced with backcountry fieldwork in brown bear habitat while following Leave No Trace practices.
Were other organizations considered?
Yes. The notice indicates other youth/conservation organizations were considered, but they either did not have Alaska-based trail crew capacity or did not offer trail crew programs under their existing agreements, making SCA the only practical partner for these specific objectives.
What responsibilities are assigned to SCA under this task?
SCA is expected to assist with recruiting and selecting the conservation associates (intern participants), provide living allowances, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable, cover in-service commercial travel during the project, and provide participant support functions such as a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations.
What responsibilities are assigned to NPS under this task?
NPS provides the federal funding, park orientation and safety training, an on-site technical representative to support project execution, housing for participants, and the necessary equipment and supplies. NPS also commits to producing a written completion evaluation assessing project outcomes and performance.
Who is the on-site technical representative named in the notice?
The on-site technical representative is named as Bill Friesen.
Will NPS provide housing for participants?
Yes. The notice states NPS will provide housing for participants.
Who is the point of contact for the announcement?
The announcement provides a point of contact: James Cato.
Does this notice describe the work environment participants should expect?
Yes. It describes remote and weather-dependent access in Dry Bay (small plane travel and ATV/UTV-based field access), and a mix of vehicle/on-foot access in Bartlett Cove with some small-boat access and possible spike camping for certain boundary work.
What park division is primarily supported by this project?
The project primarily supports Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve's Division of Facility Maintenance.
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