Opportunity Information: Apply for P11AC10290
Apply for P11AC10290
- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Air Quality Monitoring Yellowstone National Park/ MTDEQ" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.227 Distribution of Receipts to State and Local Governments.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 15, 2011 and posted on Jun 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $28,800.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,800.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Quality Monitoring Yellowstone National Park/MTDEQ opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P11AC10290) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, meaning it is not open for applications and is being published only to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project without full and open competition. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement under statutory authority 16 U.S.C. 1g and is listed under CFDA 15.227 (Distribution of Receipts to State and Local Governments). It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with a single expected award to an eligible state government entity.
The intended recipient is the State of Montana, Department of Environmental Quality (MTDEQ), with Roy Renkin identified as the principal investigator/program manager and Tina Holland as the NPS point of contact. The total anticipated funding is $28,800, with no cost share or matching requirement. The announcement describes it as a new award under Cooperative Agreement P11AC10290, with an anticipated period of performance running through May 31, 2015.
The project centers on operating and maintaining air quality monitoring equipment at the West Yellowstone park entrance to measure pollutants closely tied to vehicle activity, especially during winter operations. NPS will supply specialized nitrogen oxides monitoring equipment, specifically a trace-level NOx analyzer along with a calibrator and zero air source. NPS will also provide NO2 calibration gas and the repair parts for the NOx analyzer. MTDEQ, in turn, will provide key infrastructure and complementary monitoring hardware, including a carbon monoxide (CO) monitor and a Beta Attenuation Mass (BAM) monitor used for continuous PM2.5 measurements. MTDEQ will also provide the monitoring shelter, telephone service, consumables and supplies, and the labor needed for routine maintenance and repairs. In addition, MTDEQ will supply repair parts for the BAM monitor, the shelter, the data logger, and wind instrumentation.
A notable operational detail is the planned transition for the aging CO monitor. Both parties acknowledge the existing CO monitor is nearing the end of its useful life and may eventually become impractical to repair. MTDEQ will continue supplying repair parts for the current CO monitor as long as repairs remain practical. Once both NPS and MTDEQ agree it is no longer practical, NPS will provide a replacement CO monitor and then take on responsibility for providing spare parts for that replacement going forward, while MTDEQ will continue to provide labor to carry out repairs as requested by NPS.
On the implementation side, MTDEQ staff will run the continuous CO and PM2.5 monitors, routinely check operating parameters, conduct zero and span checks to confirm CO monitor calibration, and perform flow checks on the PM2.5 system. MTDEQ is also responsible for the full data lifecycle tasks: data collection, data quality control, and data quality assurance. NPS will use the resulting air quality dataset to connect measured concentrations with vehicle emissions patterns, including the number and types of vehicles entering the park, to evaluate whether Yellowstone's winter use management approach is meeting air quality-related objectives and protecting the park's Class I airshed, as well as visitor and employee health.
The award is justified as a single-source action under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), citing the "Unique Qualifications" exception (criterion #4). The rationale is that NPS and the State of Montana have worked together for more than a decade on understanding air quality in and around Yellowstone, and that this long-standing collaboration and technical capability are central to Yellowstone's adaptive management strategy for winter operations. The monitoring is described as fundamental to ensuring management goals are being met and to providing credible information for future decisions, and the cooperative relationship is framed as a practical and effective way to combine expertise, services, and funding to address air quality concerns tied to winter use.
Air Quality Monitoring Yellowstone National Park/MTDEQ (P11AC10290) - FAQs
Is this funding opportunity open for applications?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, which means it is not open for applications. It is being published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project without full and open competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P11AC10290.
What type of award is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. The announcement describes it as a new award under Cooperative Agreement P11AC10290.
What is the statutory authority cited for this cooperative agreement?
The statutory authority listed is 16 U.S.C. 1g.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.227, titled "Distribution of Receipts to State and Local Governments."
What is the funding category for this project?
The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the State of Montana, Department of Environmental Quality (MTDEQ).
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected, to an eligible state government entity.
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
The total anticipated funding is $28,800.
Is there any cost share or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is described as running through May 31, 2015.
Who is identified as the principal investigator/program manager?
Roy Renkin is identified as the principal investigator/program manager.
Who is the NPS point of contact?
Tina Holland is identified as the NPS point of contact.
Where will the monitoring take place?
The project centers on operating and maintaining air quality monitoring equipment at the West Yellowstone park entrance.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to operate and maintain air quality monitoring equipment to measure pollutants closely tied to vehicle activity, with special emphasis during winter operations.
Which pollutants or measurements are specifically mentioned?
The announcement specifically mentions monitoring nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) using continuous measurements (including continuous PM2.5 measurements with a BAM monitor).
What monitoring equipment will NPS provide?
NPS will supply specialized nitrogen oxides monitoring equipment, including a trace-level NOx analyzer, a calibrator, and a zero air source. NPS will also provide NO2 calibration gas and repair parts for the NOx analyzer.
What monitoring equipment and infrastructure will MTDEQ provide?
MTDEQ will provide a carbon monoxide (CO) monitor and a Beta Attenuation Mass (BAM) monitor for continuous PM2.5 measurements. MTDEQ will also provide the monitoring shelter, telephone service, consumables and supplies, and the labor needed for routine maintenance and repairs. In addition, MTDEQ will supply repair parts for the BAM monitor, the shelter, the data logger, and wind instrumentation.
Who is responsible for operating the CO and PM2.5 monitors?
MTDEQ staff will run the continuous CO and PM2.5 monitors.
What routine operational checks will MTDEQ perform?
MTDEQ will routinely check operating parameters, conduct zero and span checks to confirm CO monitor calibration, and perform flow checks on the PM2.5 system.
Who is responsible for data collection and data quality tasks?
MTDEQ is responsible for data collection, data quality control, and data quality assurance.
How will NPS use the resulting air quality data?
NPS will use the air quality dataset to connect measured concentrations with vehicle emissions patterns, including the number and types of vehicles entering the park. The data will be used to evaluate whether Yellowstone's winter use management approach is meeting air quality-related objectives and protecting the park's Class I airshed, as well as visitor and employee health.
What is a notable equipment issue identified in the announcement?
The announcement notes that the existing CO monitor is aging and nearing the end of its useful life, and it may eventually become impractical to repair.
How will the transition to a replacement CO monitor be handled?
MTDEQ will continue supplying repair parts for the current CO monitor as long as repairs remain practical. Once both NPS and MTDEQ agree repairs are no longer practical, NPS will provide a replacement CO monitor and will then be responsible for providing spare parts for that replacement going forward. MTDEQ will continue to provide labor to carry out repairs as requested by NPS.
Why is this award being made without full and open competition?
The award is justified as a single-source action under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) using the "Unique Qualifications" exception (criterion #4).
What justification is given for the "Unique Qualifications" single-source exception?
The rationale given is that NPS and the State of Montana have worked together for more than a decade on understanding air quality in and around Yellowstone, and that this long-standing collaboration and technical capability are central to Yellowstone's adaptive management strategy for winter operations.
How does the cooperative relationship support the project goals?
The announcement frames the cooperative relationship as a practical and effective way to combine expertise, services, and funding to address air quality concerns tied to winter use, and to ensure management goals are being met with credible monitoring data for future decisions.
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