Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIBIBE1300808
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conduct hydrogeologic investigation in the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos River, and the Devils River" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916 Outdoor RecreationAcquisition, Development and Planning.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2013 and posted on Jul 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000.00 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 is a Notice of Intent to award a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement to Sul Ross State University to complete a hydrogeologic investigation of the portion of the Edwards Trinity Plateau Aquifer in connection with three stream segments in west Texas the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos River, and the Devils River.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action to support a hydrogeologic investigation in west Texas focused on the Edwards Trinity Plateau Aquifer and its relationship to three specific stream segments: the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos River, and the Devils River. The intent is to improve understanding of groundwater and surface-water interactions in these areas, which are closely tied to natural resource conditions and water availability important for riverine ecosystems and recreation resources.
The announcement is a Notice of Intent (NOI) rather than an open competitive solicitation. It states that NPS plans to make a single expected award by issuing a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement, and the intended recipient is Sul Ross State University. In practical terms, that means the opportunity is not broadly open for new applicants to compete; instead, it is an administrative notice documenting NPS intent to fund a specific partner for a defined scope of work connected to the existing agreement framework.
The opportunity is categorized as a Cooperative Agreement, indicating that NPS anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration with the recipient during the project, which is common for applied natural resource studies where the agency may coordinate on study design, data needs, field access, or interpretation relevant to park and regional management decisions. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the listing references CFDA 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning), reflecting the program area under which the support is being provided.
Financially, the estimated total funding listed for this action is $35,000. The notice shows no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which typically signals that the system entry did not specify separate minimum or maximum limits beyond the stated estimate, especially common in NOIs tied to a specific task agreement.
The timeline in the posting reflects how quickly NOIs may move: it was posted July 11, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 12, 2013, and it was archived July 13, 2013. This short window is consistent with a notice meant to document an intended sole award under an existing cooperative agreement rather than collect applications.
Key identifying details include Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOIBIBE1300808 and the title "Conduct hydrogeologic investigation in the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos River, and the Devils River." The issuing agency is the National Park Service. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6122.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding notice about?
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action to support a hydrogeologic investigation in west Texas. The study focuses on the Edwards Trinity Plateau Aquifer and how it relates to three stream segments: the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos River, and the Devils River.
What is the purpose of the hydrogeologic investigation?
The intent is to improve understanding of groundwater and surface-water interactions in the named areas. The notice links this understanding to natural resource conditions and water availability that are important for riverine ecosystems and recreation resources.
Which locations and water bodies are included in the project scope?
The scope includes west Texas, with attention to the Edwards Trinity Plateau Aquifer and its relationship to these specific stream segments: the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos River, and the Devils River.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This announcement is a Notice of Intent (NOI), not an open competitive solicitation. It indicates NPS plans to make a single expected award to a specific partner rather than accept applications from the general public.
What does it mean that this is a Notice of Intent (NOI)?
Based on the notice, an NOI serves as an administrative posting documenting NPS intent to fund a defined scope of work through an existing agreement framework. It is not presented as a call for new proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states that the intended recipient is Sul Ross State University.
How does NPS plan to make the award?
NPS plans to make a single expected award by issuing a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement.
What type of award is this?
The opportunity is categorized as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for this project?
The notice indicates NPS anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration with the recipient during the project. It notes this approach is common for applied natural resource studies where the agency may coordinate on study design, data needs, field access, or interpretation relevant to park and regional management decisions.
What is the activity/category area for this funding?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program listing is referenced?
The listing references CFDA 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning).
How much funding is expected for this action?
The estimated total funding listed in the notice is $35,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice shows no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0. The notice context suggests this can occur when the entry does not specify separate minimum or maximum limits beyond the stated funding estimate, which is common for NOIs tied to a specific task agreement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOIBIBE1300808.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "Conduct hydrogeologic investigation in the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos River, and the Devils River."
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
When was this notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on July 11, 2013. The original and current closing date shown is July 12, 2013. It was archived on July 13, 2013.
Why is the open period so short?
The notice describes a very short window that is consistent with an NOI intended to document an expected sole award under an existing cooperative agreement rather than collect applications.
Who do I contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6122.
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