Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM WY NOI09 9001
Apply for BLM WY NOI09 9001
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Raptor Aerial Surveys Eastern Converse County, WY" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2009 and posted on Feb 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "BLM WY Raptor Aerial Surveys - Eastern Converse County, WY" is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office notice of intent to make a cooperative agreement award to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). It is explicitly not a request for applications and not a competitive funding solicitation; instead, it serves as public notice that BLM plans to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition. The funding opportunity number is BLM WY NOI09 9001, it falls under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), and it is categorized as a natural resources discretionary award with an expected single award.
The project purpose is to conduct aerial flights to inventory and monitor raptor nesting activity in eastern Converse County, Wyoming, with an emphasis on generating information that can support land management planning and impact assessment. A major stated use of the resulting data is to help with baseline data gathering and to inform determinations of potential impacts from oil and gas development across both public and private lands in the survey area. In practical terms, the work centers on collecting raptor nest location and status information in a consistent, repeatable way over time, producing datasets that can be used for analysis and decision-making.
BLM anticipates a total award amount of $25,000 spread across five years (about $5,000 per year), with no cost share or matching requirement. The agreement is described as a new award with an anticipated length and period of performance of five years, not to exceed 60 months. Continued funding is described as conditional, depending on whether WGFD demonstrates satisfactory progress toward program goals, whether BLM determines continuation is in the government’s best interest, and whether funds remain available.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. WGFD’s responsibilities include providing personnel to carry out the aerial survey flights, documenting raptor nesting data during those flights, and supplying the necessary support services, equipment, and survey supplies. WGFD is also expected to cover salaries and transportation costs for its employees associated with the effort, manage and oversee preparation of progress reports and the final survey deliverables, and provide BLM with a final survey report that includes GIS shapefiles. The announcement specifically mentions a final report delivery date of September 30, 2009, which reflects the original posting timeframe and suggests the initial reporting milestone for the project’s first year or initial phase.
BLM’s role includes collaboratively helping WGFD set operational parameters for the aerial survey flights, supplying a map of the survey area that incorporates historical nest locations and transect grids to guide survey design, and reviewing progress and final reports for adequacy. BLM will also handle financial administration through advance payments or reimbursements in accordance with the agreement terms and applicable federal circulars and requirements.
The agency justifies the noncompetitive approach using criteria referenced from 505 DM 2, citing both an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications. In other words, BLM indicates the project concept originated as an unsolicited assistance application offering a method or approach considered advantageous to program goals, and that WGFD is uniquely qualified to perform the work due to demonstrable factors such as technical expertise, capacity, and relevant positioning to carry out the surveys effectively in the target area.
Key administrative details include the award instrument (cooperative agreement), statutory authority (Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, 43 U.S.C. 1743, Sections 307(a) and 307(b)), and primary contacts. The listed principal investigator at WGFD is Shane Gray (307-261-7648). The BLM point of contact is Ilze Karklins Powers (IlzeKarklinsPowers@blm.gov, 307-775-6293). The posting dates in the record show it was posted February 17, 2009, with an original and current closing date of March 30, 2009, and an archive date of April 30, 2009, which aligns with the document being a notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the "BLM WY Raptor Aerial Surveys - Eastern Converse County, WY" opportunity?
This notice is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office notice of intent to make a cooperative agreement award to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The project focuses on conducting aerial flights to inventory and monitor raptor nesting activity in eastern Converse County, Wyoming.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competitive grant?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and not a competitive funding solicitation. It is public notice that BLM plans to fund a specific set of activities without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
BLM intends to make the cooperative agreement award to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BLM WY NOI09 9001.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What type of funding category is this?
It is categorized as a natural resources discretionary award, with an expected single award.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to conduct aerial surveys to inventory and monitor raptor nesting activity in eastern Converse County, Wyoming. A key objective is to generate consistent, repeatable nest location and status data over time that can support land management planning and impact assessment.
How will the survey data be used?
The data is intended to support baseline data gathering and help inform determinations of potential impacts from oil and gas development across both public and private lands within the survey area. The datasets are meant to be usable for analysis and decision-making.
Where will the work take place?
The surveys will take place in eastern Converse County, Wyoming, and are intended to be relevant to land management considerations across both public and private lands in the survey area.
What is the award amount?
BLM anticipates a total award amount of $25,000 spread across five years, or about $5,000 per year.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the award instrument?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates BLM expects substantial involvement in the work. This is more than a pass-through grant; BLM will collaborate with WGFD on operational parameters, provide survey-area mapping inputs, and review progress and final deliverables.
How long is the period of performance?
The anticipated length and period of performance is five years, not to exceed 60 months.
Is the project funding guaranteed for all five years?
Continued funding is described as conditional. It depends on WGFD demonstrating satisfactory progress toward program goals, BLM determining continuation is in the government’s best interest, and the availability of funds.
What activities is WGFD expected to perform?
WGFD is expected to provide personnel to conduct the aerial survey flights, document raptor nesting data during those flights, and supply needed support services, equipment, and survey supplies. WGFD is also responsible for overseeing progress reports and final deliverables, including a final survey report with GIS shapefiles.
What costs is WGFD expected to cover?
The notice states WGFD is expected to cover salaries and transportation costs for its employees associated with the effort.
What deliverables are expected from the project?
The project is expected to produce raptor nest location and status information collected in a consistent, repeatable way over time, along with progress reporting and a final survey report that includes GIS shapefiles.
Is there a specific final report date mentioned?
Yes. The announcement mentions a final report delivery date of September 30, 2009. This reflects the original posting timeframe and appears to relate to the initial reporting milestone for the first year or initial phase of the project.
What is BLM’s role in the project?
BLM will collaborate with WGFD to set operational parameters for the aerial flights, provide a map of the survey area incorporating historical nest locations and transect grids, review progress and final reports for adequacy, and administer payments (advance payments or reimbursements) consistent with the agreement terms and applicable federal requirements.
Why is BLM making this award noncompetitively?
The notice justifies the noncompetitive approach using criteria referenced from 505 DM 2, citing an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications. BLM indicates the project concept originated as an unsolicited assistance application and that WGFD is uniquely qualified due to demonstrable factors such as technical expertise, capacity, and positioning to carry out the surveys effectively in the target area.
What is the statutory authority for this cooperative agreement?
The listed statutory authority is the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, 43 U.S.C. 1743, Sections 307(a) and 307(b).
What are the posting and closing dates listed in the notice?
The record shows the notice was posted February 17, 2009. The original and current closing date is March 30, 2009, and the archive date is April 30, 2009. These dates align with the document being a notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals.
Who is the principal investigator listed for WGFD?
The listed principal investigator at WGFD is Shane Gray, phone 307-261-7648.
Who is the BLM point of contact?
The BLM point of contact is Ilze Karklins Powers, email IlzeKarklinsPowers@blm.gov, phone 307-775-6293.
Does the notice indicate whether the work is intended to be repeatable over time?
Yes. The description emphasizes collecting raptor nest location and status information in a consistent, repeatable way over time to produce datasets suitable for ongoing analysis and planning.
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