Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NOI 53783
Apply for NPS 14 NOI 53783
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conduct Baseline Archeological Reso783urce Inventory and Update ASMIS/GIS Databases" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 12, 2014 and posted on Sep 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $69,572.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Stephen F. Austin State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Conduct Baseline Archeological Reso783urce Inventory and Update ASMIS/GIS Databases" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 14 NOI 53783) is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to make a single, non-competitive award through a Cooperative Agreement. It is being issued under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051) and follows Department of the Interior guidance cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. In practical terms, this posting is not an open call for proposals; it is a formal public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific partner through an existing CESU framework rather than run a competitive solicitation.
The project purpose is to carry out a three-year baseline archeological inventory in parts of Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) that have not previously received a comprehensive archeological survey. The intent is to identify, document, and better understand archeological properties within these unsurveyed or under-surveyed areas so the Preserve has stronger data for cultural resource stewardship, planning, compliance, and long-term protection. The announcement notes that the work will be organized into three phases (Phase I through Phase III), spread across the three-year period, suggesting a structured approach to fieldwork and deliverables that likely builds from initial planning and reconnaissance to systematic survey and then final data integration and reporting.
A key component of the effort is updating the park's cultural resource information systems, specifically ASMIS and GIS databases. ASMIS refers to the Archeological Sites Management Information System, the National Park Service system used to record archeological site data and related documentation. GIS refers to geographic information system datasets that allow resource locations and survey coverage to be mapped and analyzed spatially. By combining new field inventory results with database updates, the project is set up not only to find sites, but also to ensure the information is captured in the systems NPS uses for ongoing management, decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with the funding instrument type listed as a Cooperative Agreement and the activity category identified as Environment. The total estimated funding is $69,572, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The expected number of awards is one, and the eligibility section clarifies that it is a single-source award to Stephen F. Austin State University. The CFDA listing provided is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with the CESU model that emphasizes research and technical assistance partnerships between NPS and academic or other qualified institutions.
The posting and closing dates (posted September 12, 2014; closing September 13, 2014; archived October 13, 2014) reflect the reality that, because this is a Notice of Intent rather than an open competition, the short window is not meant for collecting broad applications from the public. Instead, it functions as a transparency step documenting NPS's intent to proceed with a non-competitive task agreement under an established cooperative framework.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist, at 504-589-3882 or rosemcclelland@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conduct Baseline Archeological Reso783urce Inventory and Update ASMIS/GIS Databases."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NOI 53783.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a single, non-competitive award. It is not a competitive solicitation and is not intended to collect applications from the public.
What type of award is NPS planning to make?
NPS plans to make a single-source, non-competitive award through a Cooperative Agreement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The eligibility information states the award is a single-source award to Stephen F. Austin State University.
What is the project purpose?
The purpose is to carry out a three-year baseline archeological inventory in parts of Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) that have not previously received a comprehensive archeological survey.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH), specifically areas that are unsurveyed or under-surveyed.
How long is the project expected to run?
The project is described as a three-year effort.
How is the work organized across the three years?
The notice indicates the work will be organized into three phases (Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III) over the three-year period.
What is the overall goal of the archeological inventory?
The goal is to identify, document, and better understand archeological properties in the target areas so the Preserve has stronger data to support cultural resource stewardship, planning, compliance activities, and long-term protection.
What systems or databases are being updated as part of the project?
A key component is updating NPS cultural resource information systems, specifically ASMIS and GIS databases.
What does ASMIS stand for in this announcement?
ASMIS refers to the Archeological Sites Management Information System, which NPS uses to record archeological site data and related documentation.
What does GIS refer to in the context of this project?
GIS refers to geographic information system datasets used to map and analyze resource locations and survey coverage spatially.
Why are ASMIS and GIS updates included rather than just conducting fieldwork?
The project is designed to both conduct new inventory work and ensure results are integrated into the NPS systems used for ongoing management, decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type listed is a Cooperative Agreement.
How is the funding categorized in the announcement?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and the activity category is identified as Environment.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $69,572.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What cooperative framework is this award being made under?
The notice states it is being issued under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.945.
What is the CFDA program description given in the notice?
The CFDA 15.945 program is described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Why does the posting show a very short open/close window?
The posting dates (posted September 12, 2014; closing September 13, 2014) reflect that this is a Notice of Intent rather than a competitive opportunity. The short window is consistent with a transparency notice documenting NPS's intent to make a non-competitive award under an existing cooperative framework.
What are the posted, closing, and archived dates?
Posted: September 12, 2014. Closing: September 13, 2014. Archived: October 13, 2014.
What Department of the Interior guidance is cited?
The notice references Department of the Interior guidance cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 504-589-3882. Email: rosemcclelland@nps.gov.
What kinds of questions should be directed to the point of contact?
The notice specifies contacting the point of contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement.
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