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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "A Technical Plan to Conduct Landcover (Vegetation) Inventories for Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Sitka National Historical Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2010 and posted on Aug 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $86,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $105,000.00 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).
- This task agreement will only be awarded to the University of Alaska Anchorage. No other cooperators will be selected.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) intent-to-award announcement for a cooperative agreement, not an open call for proposals. The project is titled "A Technical Plan to Conduct Landcover (Vegetation) Inventories for Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Sitka National Historical Park" and is tied to NPS natural resource work in Alaska. The NPS states up front that it does not want applications because it plans to make a single award under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) arrangement, using statutory authority under 16 U.S.C. 1(g) to transfer appropriated funds through a cooperative agreement for public purposes aligned with NPS programs.
The planned recipient is the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), specifically the Alaska Natural Heritage Program (ANHP) within ENRI at UAA, with Keith Boggs listed as the principal investigator. The anticipated award amount is up to $105,000 (an internal estimate cited is about $103,968), with no cost share required. The agreement is described as a new award with an anticipated three-year term, with work scheduled to run from about September 1, 2010 through March 30, 2013, even though major fieldwork is expected during the summer of 2010. The funding opportunity is categorized under natural resources, and the listing indicates there will be one expected award.
Programmatically, the work sits inside the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program, which requires park units to complete a set of core natural resource inventories, including vegetation. The intent here is to generate consistent, park-wide vegetation and landcover information that managers can use to make resource decisions and to track ecological conditions over time. For Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLGO) and Sitka National Historical Park (SITK), the project focuses on producing baseline landcover and vegetation classification products that match methods used in prior Alaska-region mapping efforts so that data are comparable across parks.
The deliverables are framed around three main objectives. First, the cooperator will develop a plant association classification for Sitka National Historical Park and for the portion of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park outside the historic structures areas. Second, the project will produce a landcover map for each park unit using IKONOS satellite imagery, aerial photography, and field-collected ground data. Third, the team will prepare a Natural Resource Technical Report in the form of a "User's Guide" that documents the project, including an introduction and methods, the plant association descriptions, and the landcover map. The User's Guide is also expected to include descriptive tables and representative photos, with an emphasis on floodplain plant associations, and it will be submitted to the NPS Natural Resource Technical Report (NRTR) series and posted through the NPS Natural Resource Information portal. The NPS also notes that these map and classification products will support future monitoring, including tracking vegetation succession on floodplain deposits.
A major element of the announcement is the justification for a non-competitive, single-source award. The NPS cites Department of the Interior policy language (505 DM 2) and argues that only one responsible source can meet the agency requirements. The stated rationale is that ANHP has already completed similar landcover and vegetation inventory work for seven Alaska park units, and continuing with the same group is the best way to ensure data quality and consistency across the Alaska Region. The parks specifically listed as prior examples include Aniakchak (ANIA), Denali (DENA), Gates of the Arctic (GAAR), Glacier Bay (GLBA), Katmai (KATM), Kenai Fjords (KEFJ), and Yukon-Charley Rivers (YUCH). The NPS also points out that, taken together, these parks represent a large share of NPS-managed lands in Alaska, which strengthens the argument that ANHP has unusually deep, Alaska-specific experience.
Beyond past NPS work, the NPS describes ANHP as having unique qualifications and statewide leadership in vegetation mapping and classification efforts such as Landfire, NatureServe-related work, and the Alaska Gap Analysis Project. The NPS emphasizes that the project requires expertise spanning plant association classification, botany, disturbance ecology and succession, and applied landscape mapping, along with proven capability to conduct fieldwork in Alaska ecosystems and familiarity with Alaska national parks. ANHP is also described as Alaska's clearinghouse for information on species and natural communities of conservation concern and invasive nonnative plants, with data connected to the broader NatureServe network across the United States and beyond. As additional support, the NPS notes it consulted local federal experts as informal market research and did not identify other potential CESU cooperators with comparable, relevant expertise for Alaska park vegetation mapping and synthesis.
Administratively, the posting includes standard listing details: the funding opportunity number (J2141100002, with a related internal reference shown in the abstract), a very short posting window in August 2010, and a clear eligibility restriction stating the task agreement will only be awarded to the University of Alaska Anchorage and no other cooperators will be selected. The NPS point of contact is Erica Cordeiro, with contact information provided for access issues and general questions about the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition where anyone can apply?
No. This notice is an intent-to-award announcement for a cooperative agreement, not an open call for proposals. The National Park Service (NPS) states it does not want applications because it plans to make a single, non-competitive award.
What type of award is being announced?
The NPS is planning a cooperative agreement issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) arrangement. It is described as a new award.
Who is eligible for this award?
Eligibility is restricted to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). The listing explicitly states that the task agreement will only be awarded to UAA and no other cooperators will be selected.
Which organization within UAA is the planned recipient?
The planned recipient is the Alaska Natural Heritage Program (ANHP) within ENRI at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA).
Who is the principal investigator (PI) named in the announcement?
Keith Boggs is listed as the principal investigator.
What is the project title?
A Technical Plan to Conduct Landcover (Vegetation) Inventories for Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Sitka National Historical Park.
Which parks are included in this project?
The project covers Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLGO) and Sitka National Historical Park (SITK), both tied to NPS natural resource work in Alaska.
What program within NPS is this work associated with?
The project sits within the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program, which requires park units to complete core natural resource inventories, including vegetation.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to generate consistent, park-wide vegetation and landcover information that park managers can use to make resource decisions and to track ecological conditions over time. For KLGO and SITK specifically, the goal is to produce baseline landcover and vegetation classification products that match methods used in prior Alaska-region mapping efforts so the data are comparable across parks.
What are the main deliverables or objectives?
The deliverables are framed around three main objectives:
- Develop a plant association classification for Sitka National Historical Park and for the portion of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park outside the historic structures areas.
- Produce a landcover map for each park unit using IKONOS satellite imagery, aerial photography, and field-collected ground data.
- Prepare a Natural Resource Technical Report as a "User's Guide" documenting the project (including introduction/methods, plant association descriptions, and the landcover map).
What data sources and methods are mentioned for the landcover maps?
The landcover maps are to be produced using IKONOS satellite imagery, aerial photography, and field-collected ground data.
What is included in the "User's Guide" technical report?
The User's Guide is expected to include an introduction and methods, plant association descriptions, and the landcover map. It is also expected to include descriptive tables and representative photos, with an emphasis on floodplain plant associations.
Where will the final technical report be published or posted?
The User's Guide will be submitted to the NPS Natural Resource Technical Report (NRTR) series and posted through the NPS Natural Resource Information portal.
How will the products be used after the project is complete?
The NPS states the map and classification products will support future monitoring, including tracking vegetation succession on floodplain deposits.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated award amount is up to $105,000. The announcement also cites an internal estimate of about $103,968.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The listing indicates no cost share is required.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
One award is expected.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The agreement is described as having an anticipated three-year term, with work scheduled to run from about September 1, 2010 through March 30, 2013.
When is the major fieldwork expected to occur?
The announcement notes that major fieldwork is expected during the summer of 2010.
Why is this a non-competitive, single-source award?
The NPS justifies a non-competitive, single-source award by citing Department of the Interior policy language (505 DM 2) and stating that only one responsible source can meet the agency requirements. The NPS argues that ANHP has already completed similar landcover and vegetation inventory work for seven Alaska park units, and continuing with the same group is the best way to ensure data quality and consistency across the Alaska Region.
Which prior Alaska park units are cited as examples of ANHP's similar work?
The announcement lists prior work for Aniakchak (ANIA), Denali (DENA), Gates of the Arctic (GAAR), Glacier Bay (GLBA), Katmai (KATM), Kenai Fjords (KEFJ), and Yukon-Charley Rivers (YUCH).
What specialized qualifications does NPS say are needed for this project?
The NPS emphasizes the project requires expertise in plant association classification, botany, disturbance ecology and succession, and applied landscape mapping. It also highlights the need for proven capability to conduct fieldwork in Alaska ecosystems and familiarity with Alaska national parks.
What other vegetation mapping and classification efforts are mentioned in connection with ANHP?
The NPS describes ANHP as having statewide leadership in efforts such as Landfire, NatureServe-related work, and the Alaska Gap Analysis Project.
What role does ANHP play regarding conservation concern and invasive species information?
ANHP is described as Alaska's clearinghouse for information on species and natural communities of conservation concern and invasive nonnative plants, with data connected to the broader NatureServe network.
Did NPS indicate it looked for other potential partners?
Yes. The NPS states it consulted local federal experts as informal market research and did not identify other potential CESU cooperators with comparable, relevant expertise for Alaska park vegetation mapping and synthesis.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is J2141100002 (with a related internal reference shown in the abstract).
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The listing categorizes the opportunity under natural resources.
How long was the posting window?
The posting window is described as very short and occurring in August 2010.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions?
The NPS point of contact is Erica Cordeiro. The posting indicates her contact information is provided for access issues and general questions about the announcement.
Can applicants submit proposals or request to be considered instead of the planned recipient?
No. The NPS states it does not want applications, and the eligibility restriction indicates the task agreement will only be awarded to the University of Alaska Anchorage with no other cooperators selected.
What statutory authority is cited for transferring appropriated funds through this cooperative agreement?
The NPS cites statutory authority under 16 U.S.C. 1(g) to transfer appropriated funds through a cooperative agreement for public purposes aligned with NPS programs.
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