Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS WASO P13AC01257
Apply for NPS WASO P13AC01257
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aquatics Monitoring in the Sonoran Desert Network" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2013 and posted on Aug 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $21,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $21,000.00 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 is not open for proposal this is an intent to award to Student Conservation Association.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Aquatics Monitoring in the Sonoran Desert Network opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS WASO P13AC01257) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on supporting hands-on aquatic and climate monitoring work across multiple National Park Service units that make up the Sonoran Desert Network (SODN) in southern Arizona. The core of the project is a single extended fieldwork period lasting about six months, during which NPS Sonoran Desert Network Physical Science Technicians would work side-by-side with Student Conservation Association (SCA) interns. The practical purpose is to strengthen park resource monitoring capacity by collecting and maintaining consistent field data on both stream conditions and local weather, which can then be used to track trends, assess resource conditions, and inform management decisions in desert park environments where water resources are especially limited and sensitive.
From a work-scope perspective, the project centers on two main tasks. First, the team would monitor water quality and water quantity in streams within selected SODN park units. While the announcement does not list specific parameters, “water quality/quantity†monitoring in NPS contexts typically includes repeated site visits to measure flow or discharge conditions and to record basic water chemistry and field observations that help interpret ecological and hydrological change over time. Second, the team would deploy weather stations, which generally involves selecting suitable locations, installing equipment, ensuring sensors are properly mounted and calibrated, setting up data logging/telemetry as applicable, and establishing maintenance routines so the stations continue producing reliable data through the monitoring period. In a desert network, pairing stream monitoring with weather station deployment is useful because precipitation, temperature, and storm events can strongly influence intermittent flows, water availability, and water quality dynamics.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as “Other†under the opportunity category, uses a “Cooperative Agreement†as the funding instrument, and is listed under the “Education†funding activity category. It anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $21,000 and an award ceiling of $21,000 (with an award floor of $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The CFDA listing associated with the announcement is 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, which aligns with the use of SCA interns and the youth-focused conservation workforce development component.
Eligibility is effectively restricted because the notice states it is “not open for proposal†and is an intent to award directly to the Student Conservation Association. In other words, even though it is presented as a funding opportunity announcement, it is not a competitive solicitation; it functions as a public posting documenting the agency’s intent to make an award to a specific partner organization. The announcement was posted and created on August 26, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 10, 2013, and an archive date of October 10, 2013, reflecting that it is a time-bound, historical notice rather than an active open competition.
The awarding agency is the National Park Service. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2755 or by email at jaimemijares@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Aquatics Monitoring in the Sonoran Desert Network opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement opportunity focused on supporting hands-on aquatic and climate monitoring work across National Park Service units in the Sonoran Desert Network (SODN) in southern Arizona.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS WASO P13AC01257.
Which federal agency is offering (awarding) this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is "not open for proposal" and serves as an intent to award directly to the Student Conservation Association (SCA). It is not a competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The intent is to award directly to the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What opportunity category is this listed under?
The opportunity is categorized as "Other."
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $21,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $21,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
Why does the CFDA listing matter for this project?
The CFDA listing aligns with the project structure described, including the involvement of Student Conservation Association (SCA) interns and the youth-focused conservation workforce development component.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The practical purpose is to strengthen park resource monitoring capacity by collecting and maintaining consistent field data on stream conditions and local weather. The data can be used to track trends, assess resource conditions, and inform management decisions in desert park environments where water resources are limited and sensitive.
Where will the work take place?
The work is described as occurring across multiple NPS units that make up the Sonoran Desert Network (SODN) in southern Arizona.
How long is the primary fieldwork period?
The core of the project is a single extended fieldwork period lasting about six months.
Who will carry out the fieldwork?
NPS Sonoran Desert Network Physical Science Technicians would work side-by-side with Student Conservation Association (SCA) interns during the fieldwork period.
What are the main tasks included in the work scope?
The project centers on two main tasks: (1) monitoring water quality and water quantity in streams within selected SODN park units, and (2) deploying weather stations.
What does "water quality and water quantity monitoring" involve in this description?
The announcement does not list specific parameters. It generally describes repeated site visits to measure flow or discharge conditions and to record basic water chemistry and field observations that help interpret ecological and hydrological change over time.
Does the announcement specify which water quality parameters will be measured?
No. Specific parameters are not listed in the information provided.
What does "deploy weather stations" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It generally involves selecting suitable locations, installing equipment, ensuring sensors are properly mounted and calibrated, setting up data logging or telemetry as applicable, and establishing maintenance routines so the stations produce reliable data during the monitoring period.
Why combine stream monitoring with weather station deployment in a desert network?
The description notes that precipitation, temperature, and storm events can strongly influence intermittent flows, water availability, and water quality dynamics. Pairing the two monitoring efforts helps interpret how climate and weather relate to stream conditions in desert environments.
How will the data collected be used?
The collected stream and weather data are intended to support trend tracking, resource condition assessment, and management decision-making within the parks.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The announcement was posted and created on August 26, 2013. The original and current closing date is September 10, 2013. The archive date is October 10, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
Based on the dates provided (closing date in 2013 and an archive date in 2013) and the description of it as a historical notice, it is not presented as an active, open competition.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-969-2755. Email: jaimemijares@nps.gov.
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