Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 08 R CLTFORAGING
Apply for N62473 08 R CLTFORAGING
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "California Least Tern Foraging Study in San Diego Bay and Near Ocean Waters" 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 Aug 25, 2008 and posted on Aug 13, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $67,800.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The California Least Tern Foraging Study in San Diego Bay and Near Ocean Waters is a U.S. Navy-funded cooperative agreement opportunity focused on producing a detailed, field-based assessment of how the federally endangered California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni) uses San Diego Bay and adjacent nearshore ocean waters for feeding. The Navy is seeking a single awardee to carry out a comprehensive study that results in a thorough report and supporting data products, with the overall purpose of improving understanding of least tern foraging behavior in an area where naval and human activities occur alongside sensitive wildlife habitat.
The work described centers on direct, on-the-ground monitoring of least tern foraging patterns and behavior. That includes systematically observing where and how the birds forage in San Diego Bay and nearby ocean waters, documenting patterns that may relate to habitat conditions, prey availability, or human presence. In addition to foraging observations, the project explicitly calls for careful tracking and documentation of any mortality that is observed during the study. This mortality component includes eggs, chicks, fledglings, and adults, with records expected to capture details such as the date mortality is found, suspected or observed source/cause when possible, and the location information (including nest number when relevant), along with any contextual notes that might explain the circumstances.
Another major emphasis is the documentation of disturbance events linked to human activities on site and how the birds respond. The opportunity highlights the kinds of information the Navy wants recorded, such as the type of reaction the birds show, how long adults remain away from nests after a disturbance, whether nest or colony abandonment occurs, and whether disturbance indirectly increases predation risk because adults are absent. In practical terms, this means the field team is expected not only to note that a disturbance happened, but to describe behavioral and nesting consequences in a consistent, reportable way that can be analyzed later.
The agreement also requires banding of all California least terns captured as part of the study. Banding must be conducted under the procedures and constraints of applicable federal permits, specifically U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species requirements and the federal Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) banding permit framework. This indicates the work involves handling an endangered species and therefore demands experienced personnel, careful protocols, and compliance with all permit conditions and reporting rules tied to banding and animal welfare.
Deliverables are expected to include multiple reports and structured datasets, not just informal observations. While the announcement does not list every report type in the excerpt provided, it is clear the Navy expects formal submittals that summarize methods, results, and findings, along with underlying data that support the conclusions. The emphasis on both “report” and “data” suggests the results should be usable for management decisions, regulatory coordination, and long-term tracking of tern activity and risks in and around the bay.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) under Funding Opportunity Number N62473 08 R CLTFORAGING. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement or coordination with the federal agency during performance rather than a hands-off grant. The activity area is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing provided is 12.300, described as Basic and Applied Scientific Research. The opportunity anticipated one award with an award ceiling of $67,800, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants were limited to higher education institutions (both private and public/state-controlled) and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Key dates show it was posted August 13, 2008, with an August 30, 2008 closing date, and it was later archived September 29, 2008.
For access or administrative issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator, reachable by phone at (619) 532-1266.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - California Least Tern Foraging Study (San Diego Bay and Near Ocean Waters)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Navy-funded cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct a field-based study of how the federally endangered California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni) forages in San Diego Bay and adjacent nearshore ocean waters.
What is the main purpose of the study?
The purpose is to produce a detailed assessment (with a thorough report and supporting data products) that improves understanding of least tern foraging behavior in an area where naval and other human activities occur alongside sensitive wildlife habitat.
Who is sponsoring/issuing the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and is U.S. Navy-funded.
What type of award is being offered?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies active involvement or coordination with the federal agency during project performance rather than a fully hands-off grant structure.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (one awardee).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $67,800.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that it did not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N62473 08 R CLTFORAGING.
What is the CFDA number and program description?
The CFDA listing provided is 12.300, described as Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
What is the activity area for this project?
The activity area is Natural Resources.
Where will the work take place?
The study focuses on San Diego Bay and adjacent nearshore ocean waters.
Which species is the study focused on?
The project centers on the California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni), which is federally listed as endangered.
What kind of field work does the Navy want performed?
The work is centered on direct, on-the-ground monitoring and systematic observation of least tern foraging patterns and behavior, including documenting where and how the birds forage in the bay and nearby ocean waters.
What factors or context should the foraging observations consider?
The opportunity indicates that observations should document patterns that may relate to habitat conditions, prey availability, or human presence.
Does the project require documenting mortality?
Yes. The project explicitly calls for tracking and documentation of any mortality observed during the study.
What types of mortality must be documented?
The mortality component includes eggs, chicks, fledglings, and adults.
What details are expected in mortality records?
Records are expected to capture details such as the date mortality is found, suspected or observed source/cause when possible, and location information (including nest number when relevant), plus contextual notes that might explain circumstances.
Does the opportunity require documenting human-related disturbance events?
Yes. A major emphasis is documentation of disturbance events linked to human activities and how the birds respond.
What disturbance-related information should be recorded?
The opportunity highlights recording the type of reaction the birds show, how long adults remain away from nests after a disturbance, whether nest or colony abandonment occurs, and whether disturbance indirectly increases predation risk because adults are absent.
Is it enough to simply note that a disturbance happened?
No. The field team is expected to describe behavioral and nesting consequences in a consistent way that can be analyzed later, not just record that a disturbance occurred.
Does the study involve capturing and banding birds?
Yes. The agreement requires banding of all California least terns captured as part of the study.
What permits or compliance requirements apply to banding?
Banding must be conducted under applicable federal permits, including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species requirements and the federal Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) banding permit framework.
What does the banding requirement imply about staffing or expertise?
Because the work involves handling an endangered species and complying with federal permit conditions and reporting rules, the project implies the need for experienced personnel and careful protocols (as described in the opportunity).
What deliverables are expected from the awardee?
Deliverables are expected to include multiple formal reports and structured datasets. The Navy expects submittals that summarize methods, results, and findings, along with underlying data that support the conclusions.
Are informal observations sufficient as a final product?
No. The emphasis on formal reports and supporting data products indicates the results are intended to be usable for management decisions, regulatory coordination, and longer-term tracking.
Who can apply (eligible applicant types)?
Eligible applicants were limited to higher education institutions (private and public/state-controlled) and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 13, 2008, and had a closing date of August 30, 2008.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on September 29, 2008.
Who is the listed point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed contact is Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator.
How can the contact person be reached?
Joseph Brown is reachable by phone at (619) 532-1266.
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