Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 15 2 0006
Apply for N62473 15 2 0006
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CALIFORNIA LEAST TERN AND LIGHT FOOTED RIDGWAYS RAIL POPULATION SURVEYS AND MONITORING FOR NAVAL WEPONS STATION SEAL BEACH" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2015 and posted on Feb 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,715.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,715.00 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).
- Any potential cooperator who qualifies under the DoDGARS Part 34 and 2 CFR 200.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N62473-15-2-0006) is a Navy-led cooperative agreement focused on field surveys and monitoring for two federally endangered bird species at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach and the adjacent Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. The overall goal is to generate solid, comparable data that supports ongoing species management decisions being carried out jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Navy, while also strengthening the long-term dataset for these populations in a way that can be compared to prior years and to other regional sites.
The first part of the project centers on the California least tern, specifically monitoring and research on the breeding colony located on the Station and within the refuge. The work is intended to track nesting activity and nesting success, then analyze how breeding performance at this site compares both to historical data from the same colony and to results from other least tern colonies. Because least terns are often banded and tracked across sites, the monitoring is also meant to add to regional understanding of known birds and movement patterns, helping managers connect local outcomes to broader population trends. In practical terms, the emphasis is on producing consistent breeding-season data that improves the site database and supports cooperative management of the colony.
The second part of the project addresses the light-footed Ridgway's rail, another federally endangered species, by conducting population surveys of breeding birds on the Station and within the refuge and delivering a report to the Navy. This component is framed as especially urgent because the refuge population has declined over roughly the past two decades, with very low numbers reported in recent years. The surveys are intended to supplement an existing long-term database that managers rely on when making habitat and conservation decisions for this listed species, meaning the deliverable is not just raw observations but a documented summary that can be used in planning and management.
Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command under the Natural Resources activity area, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. The posting date was February 4, 2015, with the current closing date listed as April 6, 2015 (originally March 6, 2015), and an estimated total funding amount of $32,715, which is also the award ceiling; the award floor is $0. Only one award was expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. Eligibility is described broadly as any potential cooperator who qualifies under DoDGARS Part 34 and 2 CFR 200, with the listing noting "Others" and directing applicants to additional eligibility information in the full announcement. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Reagan Pablo, Contract Specialist, at 619-532-2090 or reagan.s.pablo@navy.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N62473-15-2-0006.
Which federal agency is leading this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is Navy-led and is issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) under the Natural Resources activity area.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
Is this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The overall goal is to produce solid, comparable field-survey and monitoring data for two federally endangered bird species. The data is intended to support ongoing species management decisions being carried out jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Navy, while strengthening the long-term dataset so results can be compared to prior years and to other regional sites.
Which species are the focus of this project?
The project focuses on two federally endangered bird species: the California least tern and the light-footed Ridgway's rail.
Where will the fieldwork take place?
The work will occur at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach and the adjacent Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge.
What are the main tasks for the California least tern component?
The first part of the project centers on monitoring and research of the California least tern breeding colony on the Station and within the refuge. The work is intended to track nesting activity and nesting success and to analyze breeding performance at this site compared to historical data from the same colony and to results from other least tern colonies.
How is the least tern monitoring intended to support regional understanding?
Because least terns are often banded and tracked across sites, the monitoring is intended to add to regional understanding of known birds and movement patterns. This helps managers connect local outcomes at Seal Beach to broader population trends.
What is emphasized for least tern data collection?
The emphasis is on producing consistent breeding-season data that improves the site database and supports cooperative management of the colony, with results that are comparable to prior years and other sites.
What are the main tasks for the light-footed Ridgway's rail component?
The second part of the project involves conducting population surveys of breeding light-footed Ridgway's rails on the Station and within the refuge and delivering a report to the Navy.
Why is the Ridgway's rail survey described as urgent?
This component is framed as especially urgent because the refuge population has declined over roughly the past two decades, with very low numbers reported in recent years.
What is the intended use of the Ridgway's rail survey results?
The surveys are intended to supplement an existing long-term database used by managers to make habitat and conservation decisions for this listed species. The expected outcome includes a documented summary that can be used in planning and management, not only raw observations.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Only one award was expected.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $32,715.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $32,715.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $0.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is February 4, 2015.
What is the closing date to apply?
The current closing date listed is April 6, 2015. The original closing date was March 6, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as any potential cooperator who qualifies under DoDGARS Part 34 and 2 CFR 200. The listing notes "Others" and directs applicants to additional eligibility information in the full announcement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
What kinds of outcomes is the project trying to achieve for management?
The project is intended to generate consistent, comparable monitoring and survey data that supports joint U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Navy management decisions, strengthens long-term datasets for both species, and allows comparisons across years and across regional sites.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Reagan Pablo, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Reagan Pablo can be reached by phone at 619-532-2090 or by email at reagan.s.pablo@navy.mil.
What should applicants do if they need more eligibility details?
The listing directs applicants to consult the full announcement for additional eligibility information.
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