Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 15 2 0021
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- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coastal California Gnatcatcher Habitat Use Study and Population Surveys at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California" 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 6, 2015 and posted on Aug 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 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 $193,448.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $283,500.00 in funding.
- 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.
- Any potential cooperator who qualifies under the DoDGARS 34 and 2 CFR 200 is eligible to apply. Please see applicable terms and conditions, provided as a separate attachment.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Coastal California Gnatcatcher Habitat Use Study and Population Surveys at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California" is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) to support applied natural resources research focused on the Coastal California gnatcatcher (CAGN) at MCAS Miramar in California. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than simply issuing funds and receiving a final report.
The core purpose of the project is twofold: first, to conduct an intensive, fine-scale habitat use study on a targeted set of gnatcatcher pairs; and second, to complete a base-wide population survey using U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protocol methods to estimate the number of nesting pairs and evaluate population trends over time. For the focused component, the recipient is expected to survey at least ten CAGN pairs and determine how those birds use habitat across different vegetation alliances. The work emphasizes collecting detailed area-use data for a subset of birds in a way that explicitly accounts for the vegetation alliance framework, helping link gnatcatcher behavior and reproductive performance to habitat types and conditions present on the installation.
The intensive study is expected to include nest monitoring and the collection of nesting outcome metrics, specifically nesting success and fledging success for the selected pairs. The announcement also identifies several optional or supplemental data streams that may be included depending on study design and feasibility: documenting cowbird parasitism (a known reproductive stressor for some songbirds), conducting structural habitat analyses to characterize the physical features associated with use, monitoring temperature conditions that might influence habitat suitability or breeding outcomes, and evaluating food resources by assessing abundance and diversity of prey items. Together, these data are intended to build a more complete picture of habitat quality and reproductive productivity across habitat types, not just presence or absence of birds.
In addition to the intensive monitoring, the project requires a comprehensive base-wide survey of all suitable gnatcatcher habitat on MCAS Miramar following USFWS protocol. The intent is to generate an installation-wide estimate of nesting pairs and establish or update a trend baseline so the Marine Corps can understand whether the local population is stable, increasing, or declining over time. This complements the detailed pair-level work by adding population-scale context and supporting longer-term management and conservation planning on the base.
Funding information in the announcement indicates that a single award was anticipated. The estimated total funding listed is $193,448, with an award floor of $193,448 and an award ceiling of $283,500. No cost share or matching requirement is indicated. The funding opportunity number is N62473 15 2 0021, and it is associated with CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2015, with an application deadline of September 5, 2015, and it was later archived on October 5, 2015.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general terms, meaning entities of many types could apply, but applicants must qualify under DoD grants regulations referenced in the notice (DoDGARS 34 and 2 CFR 200) and comply with the applicable terms and conditions attached to the full announcement. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact was Reagan Pablo, Contract Specialist, reachable at 619-532-2090 or reagan.s.pablo@navy.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Coastal California Gnatcatcher Habitat Use Study and Population Surveys at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California."
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding announcement is from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary federal funding announcement.
What award instrument will be used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project period rather than a hands-off grant.
Where will the work take place?
The work will be conducted at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in California.
What species is the focus of the research?
The project focuses on the Coastal California gnatcatcher (CAGN).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project has two main components: (1) an intensive, fine-scale habitat use study on a targeted set of Coastal California gnatcatcher pairs, and (2) a base-wide population survey using U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protocol methods to estimate the number of nesting pairs and evaluate population trends over time.
What does the intensive habitat use study require?
The intensive study requires fine-scale habitat use data collection on a targeted set of gnatcatcher pairs, explicitly accounting for habitat use across different vegetation alliances.
How many gnatcatcher pairs must be included in the intensive study?
The recipient is expected to survey at least ten (10) Coastal California gnatcatcher pairs.
What habitat framework is emphasized in the intensive study?
The work emphasizes using a vegetation alliance framework to link gnatcatcher area-use patterns and reproductive performance to habitat types and conditions on the installation.
Is nest monitoring included in the project requirements?
Yes. The intensive study is expected to include nest monitoring for the selected pairs.
What nesting outcome metrics are specifically identified?
The announcement identifies nesting success and fledging success as key nesting outcome metrics for the selected pairs.
Are there optional or supplemental data streams that may be included?
Yes. The announcement notes several optional/supplemental data streams that may be included depending on study design and feasibility.
What optional/supplemental data streams are mentioned?
Optional or supplemental elements mentioned include documenting cowbird parasitism, conducting structural habitat analyses, monitoring temperature conditions, and evaluating food resources by assessing abundance and diversity of prey items.
Why does the announcement mention cowbird parasitism?
It is identified as a known reproductive stressor for some songbirds and is listed as a potential supplemental data stream.
What is meant by “structural habitat analyses” in this context?
The announcement describes this as characterizing the physical features of habitat associated with gnatcatcher use (listed as an optional or supplemental component).
Why would temperature monitoring be included?
Temperature conditions are mentioned as a factor that might influence habitat suitability or breeding outcomes (as an optional/supplemental data stream).
What does the food resources evaluation involve?
The announcement describes evaluating food resources by assessing abundance and diversity of prey items (as an optional/supplemental component).
What is required for the base-wide survey component?
The project requires a comprehensive base-wide survey of all suitable gnatcatcher habitat on MCAS Miramar, following USFWS protocol.
What is the goal of the base-wide survey?
The intent is to produce an installation-wide estimate of nesting pairs and to establish or update a trend baseline so the Marine Corps can assess whether the local population is stable, increasing, or declining over time.
How do the two project components relate to each other?
The intensive pair-level work is intended to provide detailed habitat use and reproductive productivity information, while the base-wide survey provides population-scale context and supports longer-term management and conservation planning on the base.
How many awards were anticipated?
The funding information indicates that a single award was anticipated.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding listed is $193,448.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $193,448.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $283,500.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost share or matching requirement is indicated in the provided announcement information.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is N62473 15 2 0021.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 5, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 5, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general terms, meaning many entity types could apply, provided they qualify under the Department of Defense grants regulations referenced in the notice and comply with the applicable terms and conditions in the full announcement.
Which regulations are referenced for applicant eligibility and compliance?
The notice references DoDGARS 34 and 2 CFR 200.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
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 research theme does this opportunity support?
It supports applied natural resources research focused on habitat use, reproductive outcomes, and population surveying for the Coastal California gnatcatcher at MCAS Miramar.
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