Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOR2380115509
Apply for NPS NOIWASOR2380115509
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cataloging the Response of the Pool Level in the Devils Hole to Earchquakes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 14, 2011 and posted on Apr 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 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 $30,799.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,799.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to the University of Colorado Boulder to document and analyze how water levels in Devils Hole respond to earthquakes. The core work is described as cataloging the pool level response, meaning the project is focused on systematically recording, organizing, and interpreting water-level changes associated with seismic events. By building a clearer record of how the Devils Hole pool behaves during and after earthquakes, the project aims to strengthen scientific understanding of both short-term and long-term water-level fluctuations at this highly sensitive site.
A central purpose of the project is to help separate natural drivers of water-level change from human-caused (anthropogenic) influences. Devils Hole is known for water-level variability that can be influenced by regional groundwater conditions, earth tides, and seismic shaking, and the park has a strong interest in being able to tell whether observed changes are part of natural processes or potentially linked to human activities such as groundwater pumping or other nearby development. Improving this distinction supports better resource management decisions, long-term monitoring, and defensible interpretation of water-level trends.
Administratively, the opportunity is not an open competition. Instead, it will be issued as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement No. H2370094000), with the University of Colorado Boulder identified as the intended recipient. The notice explicitly states it is a non-competitive award issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2), which is commonly used when an agency justifies a sole-source approach based on an existing partnership mechanism, unique qualifications, or continuity of work.
The funding profile is relatively small and targeted. The estimated total funding is $30,799, with an award ceiling of $30,799 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity anticipates one award. It is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. The activity category is Natural Resources, reflecting the project focus on hydrology and resource protection within the national park context.
Key listing details include Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOR2380115509 and the title "Cataloging the Response of the Pool Level in the Devils Hole to Earchquakes" (with the title containing a typographical error in "Earthquakes"). The posting and creation date are April 14, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 19, 2011, and an archive date of May 19, 2011. Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the intent to award to a public university partner.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, phone 303-987-6988.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to document and analyze how water levels in Devils Hole respond to earthquakes. The core work is described as cataloging the pool level response, meaning the project will systematically record, organize, and interpret water-level changes associated with seismic events.
What does "cataloging the response of the pool level" mean in practice?
Based on the description provided, it means creating a clearer record of how the Devils Hole pool behaves during and after earthquakes by compiling and analyzing water-level changes tied to seismic events. The emphasis is on building an organized record that improves interpretation of short-term and long-term fluctuations.
Why is the National Park Service doing this work at Devils Hole?
The project aims to strengthen scientific understanding of both short-term and long-term water-level fluctuations at a highly sensitive site. A specific management need is improving the ability to distinguish natural drivers of change from human-caused (anthropogenic) influences, supporting better resource management decisions and defensible interpretation of trends.
What kinds of factors can influence water levels in Devils Hole?
The notice states Devils Hole water-level variability can be influenced by regional groundwater conditions, earth tides, and seismic shaking. It also notes that human activities such as groundwater pumping or other nearby development may be relevant when evaluating potential anthropogenic influences.
How will the results be used by the park?
The stated purpose is to help separate natural water-level drivers from anthropogenic influences. Improving this distinction supports long-term monitoring and helps the park make better resource management decisions based on defensible interpretations of observed water-level changes.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice describes it as a single, non-competitive award. It is not presented as an open competition and anticipates one award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Colorado Boulder.
Why is the award non-competitive?
The notice states the non-competitive award is issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2) and will be issued as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) cooperative agreement mechanism.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. The description indicates this is a discretionary award and, as a cooperative agreement, it generally implies substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $30,799.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $30,799.
Is there any cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the activity/category area for this award?
The activity category is Natural Resources, reflecting a focus on hydrology and resource protection within the national park context.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intention to award to a public university partner (University of Colorado Boulder).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIWASOR2380115509.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "Cataloging the Response of the Pool Level in the Devils Hole to Earchquakes." The title contains a typographical error in the word "Earthquakes" as posted.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date are April 14, 2011.
What are the closing and archive dates?
The original and current closing date are both April 19, 2011. The archive date is May 19, 2011.
How will the award be issued administratively?
The notice indicates it will be issued as a task agreement under an existing CESU cooperative agreement, specifically Cooperative Agreement No. H2370094000.
Who can be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, phone 303-987-6988.
Is there an email address or mailing address provided for the contact?
No email address or mailing address is included in the information provided. Only the contact name, role, agency, and phone number are listed.
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