Opportunity Information: Apply for P12AC4948
Apply for P12AC4948
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coastal Logoon Monitoring Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2012 and posted on Jun 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $43,479.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $43,479.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coastal Logoon Monitoring Project (Funding Opportunity Number P12AC4948) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice stating its intent to fund a specific partner, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), through a cooperative agreement. Importantly, it is not a request for applications and was posted only to provide public notice. The NPS planned a single award with an estimated total of $43,479 (which is also listed as both the award ceiling and award floor), under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on June 5, 2012, had a closing date of July 4, 2012, and was archived on August 3, 2012.
The central purpose of the project is to implement and refine a field monitoring program for coastal lagoons in Alaska park units, producing information that supports two related needs. First, it is meant to build a consistent dataset for long-term monitoring and understanding of coastal lagoon habitats, which are dynamic systems sensitive to climate, hydrology, and coastal processes. Second, it is designed to improve preparedness and prioritization in the event of an industrial accident such as an oil spill, where managers may need timely, defensible information to decide which lagoons are most vulnerable or most important to protect first.
The project scope focuses on updating and executing a lagoon sampling design originally referenced as Reynolds (2010). A key update is restructuring the sampling approach to fit a two-week sampling window, relying on air transportation to make field logistics feasible in remote areas. In addition to revising sampling objectives, the partner is expected to provide updated field protocols specifically for the 2012 field season and then manage the real-world implementation of those protocols during the scheduled field operations period of July 17, 2012 through August 2, 2012. In practical terms, that means coordinating the plan, ensuring the team can safely access sites, and making sure consistent methods are used so that the results are comparable over time.
Field data collection is centered on eight sampling locations spread across five lagoons in two NPS units: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (Ikpek and Cowpack lagoons) and Cape Krusenstern National Monument (Ipiavik, Krusenstern, and Sisualik lagoons). The monitoring is multi-disciplinary, combining physical documentation, water-quality measurements, and biological community sampling. Physical conditions include tracking long-term visual changes using photographs, which can help document shoreline change, sediment dynamics, inlet conditions, or vegetation shifts. Water attributes include pH, temperature, salinity, chlorophyll a, and total dissolved solids (TDS), providing a snapshot of lagoon chemistry and productivity that can be compared across sites and years. Biological data emphasize species composition across several groups: zooplankton, fish, and macroinvertebrates, which together give a fuller picture of food web structure and ecosystem condition.
Beyond the field campaign itself, the project is also meant to strengthen future monitoring capacity. WCS is expected to provide guidance for future field efforts in coastal lagoons, whether under the Arctic Network (ARCN) monitoring framework or other related programs. The deliverables culminate in a report that communicates results and offers recommendations, helping translate raw observations into actionable insights for managers. The work also includes coordination and outreach components: finalizing the 2012 field protocol with NPS staff, coordinating with NPS liaisons in Nome and Kotzebue to present information to local communities about the NPS work, arranging flights and on-the-ground logistics to reach the remote park units, overseeing field sampling and safety, and ensuring that water samples are collected correctly and delivered promptly to a laboratory for analysis.
The NPS states it did not pursue full and open competition for this award, citing the justification of "Unique Qualifications." In this context, that means the agency determined WCS was uniquely suited to perform the work based on demonstrable factors such as specialized technical expertise, logistical capability, and other qualifications that made them the appropriate partner for this specific monitoring effort under a cooperative agreement structure.
For administrative questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact was Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3303.
Coastal Lagoon Monitoring Project (Funding Opportunity Number P12AC4948) - FAQs
What is the Coastal Lagoon Monitoring Project (P12AC4948)?
The Coastal Lagoon Monitoring Project is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to fund a specific partner through a cooperative agreement. The work focuses on implementing and refining a field monitoring program for coastal lagoons in Alaska park units, including physical, water-quality, and biological monitoring.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It was posted only to provide public notice of NPS intent to make a single award to a specific partner.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The intended partner is the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The NPS planned to use a cooperative agreement.
How many awards were planned?
A single award was planned.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $43,479.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $43,479.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted, closed, and archived?
It was posted on June 5, 2012, had a closing date of July 4, 2012, and was archived on August 3, 2012.
Why did NPS not use full and open competition for this award?
NPS stated it did not pursue full and open competition based on a justification of "Unique Qualifications." The notice indicates the agency determined WCS was uniquely suited to perform the work due to factors such as specialized technical expertise and logistical capability.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to produce information that supports two related needs: (1) building a consistent dataset for long-term monitoring and understanding of coastal lagoon habitats, and (2) improving preparedness and prioritization in the event of an industrial accident such as an oil spill, when managers may need timely, defensible information to identify which lagoons are most vulnerable or most important to protect first.
Why are coastal lagoons a monitoring priority in this project?
The notice describes coastal lagoons as dynamic systems that are sensitive to climate, hydrology, and coastal processes, making them important for consistent long-term monitoring and understanding.
What sampling design is being updated and executed?
The scope includes updating and executing a lagoon sampling design referenced as Reynolds (2010).
What is the key logistical change to the sampling approach?
A key update is restructuring the sampling approach to fit a two-week sampling window and relying on air transportation to make field logistics feasible in remote areas.
What field protocols are expected and for what timeframe?
The partner is expected to provide updated field protocols specifically for the 2012 field season and manage implementation of those protocols during field operations.
When were the scheduled field operations supposed to occur?
The scheduled field operations period is July 17, 2012 through August 2, 2012.
Where is the field monitoring taking place?
Field data collection is centered on eight sampling locations spread across five lagoons in two NPS units in Alaska: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
Which lagoons are included in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve?
The lagoons listed for Bering Land Bridge National Preserve are Ikpek Lagoon and Cowpack Lagoon.
Which lagoons are included in Cape Krusenstern National Monument?
The lagoons listed for Cape Krusenstern National Monument are Ipiavik Lagoon, Krusenstern Lagoon, and Sisualik Lagoon.
How many sampling locations and lagoons are involved?
The project describes eight sampling locations across five lagoons.
What kinds of data are being collected?
The monitoring is described as multi-disciplinary and includes physical documentation, water-quality measurements, and biological community sampling.
What physical monitoring methods are included?
Physical conditions include tracking long-term visual changes using photographs to help document changes such as shoreline change, sediment dynamics, inlet conditions, or vegetation shifts.
Which water-quality attributes are measured?
The water attributes listed are pH, temperature, salinity, chlorophyll a, and total dissolved solids (TDS).
What biological groups are sampled?
Biological data emphasize species composition for zooplankton, fish, and macroinvertebrates.
What is the expected outcome of collecting physical, water, and biological data together?
The notice indicates these combined measurements provide a fuller picture of ecosystem condition and food web structure and create data that can be compared across sites and years.
What deliverables are expected at the end of the project?
The deliverables culminate in a report that communicates results and offers recommendations intended to help translate observations into actionable insights for managers.
Does the project include guidance for future monitoring?
Yes. WCS is expected to provide guidance for future field efforts in coastal lagoons, whether under the Arctic Network (ARCN) monitoring framework or other related programs.
What coordination and outreach activities are included?
The work includes finalizing the 2012 field protocol with NPS staff, coordinating with NPS liaisons in Nome and Kotzebue to present information to local communities about NPS work, and coordinating logistics needed to access remote sites.
What kinds of logistics are explicitly mentioned?
The notice mentions arranging flights, handling on-the-ground logistics to reach remote park units, overseeing field sampling and safety, and ensuring water samples are collected correctly and delivered promptly to a laboratory for analysis.
Who was the listed contact for administrative questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3303.
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