Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS DOIP16AC00877
Apply for NPS DOIP16AC00877
- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Crew to Complete Trail Maintenance on Kontrashabuna Trail at Lake Clark National Park" 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 Jun 14, 2016 and posted on Jun 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2016. (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 $70,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, issued a public notice describing its intent to fund a specific project without competition: "Crew to Complete Trail Maintenance on Kontrashabuna Trail at Lake Clark National Park." This notice is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it signals that NPS plans to make a single-source task agreement award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA) under an existing cooperative agreement already in place for conservation projects. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement tied to education and youth workforce development, listed under CFDA 15.931, with eligibility generally associated with qualifying nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)).
At a high level, the project is designed to pair practical trail maintenance needs at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve with work, training, and educational opportunities for young adults. The task agreement falls under Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031, meaning the broader partnership framework and terms were previously established and competed, and this effort is being implemented as a specific, time-limited task under that umbrella. The statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c)(1). The anticipated period of performance runs for about six weeks, from July 11, 2016 through August 21, 2016.
The on-the-ground work focuses on restoring passability and basic maintainability along a remote backcountry route: a 16-mile trail running along the north side of Kontrashabuna Lake and extending into the Gladiator Basin within Lake Clark National Park. The scope of work centers on brushing and removing downed trees that are blocking the trail corridor. Crews are expected to use hand tools for brush clearing, with crosscut saws and chainsaws available as backup tools when needed. Because the location is remote, the work plan includes field camping, with crews living in tents and operating on a schedule of four ten-hour workdays at a time. NPS staff will be present to provide onsite supervision and ensure the work is carried out safely and in line with park standards.
Responsibilities are split between SCA and NPS in a way that reflects the cooperative nature of the agreement. SCA is responsible for helping recruit and select participants (referred to as Conservation Associates) for the crew, and for providing key participant support such as a living allowance, insurance coverage, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable. SCA also covers in-service commercial travel during the performance period and provides programmatic support services including a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations. On the federal side, NPS provides the primary financial assistance for the task in the amount of $49,997.01, along with training and operational support. That includes orientation to NPS operations, mission, and safety requirements; assignment of an NPS technical representative (identified as Buck Mangipane) to support the project onsite in Port Alsworth; and provision of housing for the partner participant. NPS also commits to supplying the necessary equipment and supplies for the work and delivering a written completion evaluation assessing outcomes and performance.
Funding details in the notice indicate a total anticipated federal award amount of $49,997.01, paired with a cost share contribution valued at $17,903.27. The announcement also lists an award ceiling of $70,000 and anticipates a single award. The point of contact named for the opportunity is James Cato. Administrative posting information shows the opportunity number as NPS DOIP16AC00877, originally posted June 14, 2016, with a closing date of June 27, 2016, though again the notice clarifies it is not soliciting applications.
The justification for making this award without full and open competition is tied to Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). While the notice outlines several permissible single-source criteria (such as continuation, unique qualifications, emergencies, and others), the specific rationale stated here is that this is a task agreement issued under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement with SCA (P15AC00031). In practical terms, the competition occurred at the level of establishing the broader cooperative agreement, and this project is being implemented as a defined task within that already-competed partnership structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this National Park Service (NPS) notice about?
This is a public notice from the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, stating its intent to fund a specific project without competition: "Crew to Complete Trail Maintenance on Kontrashabuna Trail at Lake Clark National Park."
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is an intent-to-award notice indicating NPS plans to issue a single award under an existing cooperative agreement.
Who is NPS planning to award this project to?
NPS intends to make a single-source task agreement award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice explains the award is being issued as a task agreement under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement with SCA (Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031). In other words, the broader partnership framework was already competed, and this project is being implemented as a defined task under that umbrella. The notice also references Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What program area does this project relate to?
The notice ties the effort to education and youth workforce development, pairing trail maintenance work with training and educational opportunities for young adults.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists the program under CFDA 15.931.
Who is generally eligible for this kind of program?
The notice indicates eligibility is generally associated with qualifying nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities. However, this specific notice is not soliciting applications and identifies a single intended recipient (SCA).
What is the legal authority cited for this task agreement?
The statutory authority cited in the notice is 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, focusing on the Kontrashabuna Trail along the north side of Kontrashabuna Lake and extending into the Gladiator Basin.
How long is the trail segment covered by the project?
The notice describes the route as a remote backcountry trail of approximately 16 miles.
What work will the crew perform on the trail?
The scope of work centers on restoring passability and basic maintainability by brushing and removing downed trees that are blocking the trail corridor.
What tools are expected to be used?
Crews are expected to use hand tools for brush clearing. Crosscut saws and chainsaws are described as backup tools available when needed.
Will the crew be camping in the field?
Yes. Because the work site is remote, the plan includes field camping, with crews living in tents.
What is the expected work schedule?
The notice describes an operating schedule of four ten-hour workdays at a time.
Will NPS be involved onsite during the project?
Yes. The notice states that NPS staff will be present to provide onsite supervision and to ensure the work is performed safely and consistent with park standards.
What are SCA's responsibilities under this task agreement?
According to the notice, SCA responsibilities include helping recruit and select participants (referred to as Conservation Associates) and providing participant support such as a living allowance, insurance coverage, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable. SCA also covers in-service commercial travel during the performance period and provides program support services including a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations.
What are NPS's responsibilities under this task agreement?
The notice states NPS will provide primary financial assistance for the task and also provide training and operational support. This includes orientation to NPS operations, mission, and safety requirements; assignment of an NPS technical representative (identified as Buck Mangipane) to support the project onsite in Port Alsworth; housing for the partner participant; and supplying necessary equipment and supplies. NPS also commits to providing a written completion evaluation assessing outcomes and performance.
Who is identified as the NPS technical representative for onsite support?
The notice identifies Buck Mangipane as the NPS technical representative supporting the project onsite in Port Alsworth.
How much federal funding is anticipated for this project?
The notice lists a total anticipated federal award amount of $49,997.01.
Is there a cost share associated with the project?
Yes. The notice lists a cost share contribution valued at $17,903.27.
What is the award ceiling mentioned in the notice?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $70,000.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The notice states an anticipated period of performance of about six weeks, from July 11, 2016 through August 21, 2016.
What is the opportunity number for this posting?
The administrative posting information lists the opportunity number as NPS DOIP16AC00877.
When was the notice posted and what closing date is listed?
The notice was originally posted on June 14, 2016, with a listed closing date of June 27, 2016. The notice still clarifies that it is not soliciting applications.
Who is the point of contact named in the notice?
The point of contact named for the opportunity is James Cato.
Does the notice explain how participant benefits like AmeriCorps awards apply?
It states that SCA may provide AmeriCorps education awards when applicable, but it does not provide additional criteria or eligibility details within the notice.
Does the notice say this project will use chainsaws?
It states that crews are expected to use hand tools for brush clearing, and that crosscut saws and chainsaws are available as backup tools when needed.
Is housing addressed in the notice?
Yes. The notice states NPS will provide housing for the partner participant, and that the crew will conduct field camping in tents due to the remote location.
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