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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Delta Smelt Refugium and Recovery Investigations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2010 and posted on Mar 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,895,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,791,000.00 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:
The Delta Smelt Refugium and Recovery Investigations opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R10AS20014) was a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region discretionary funding action issued as a Notice of Intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of California, Davis under CESU agreement number 3FC810873. It was authorized under CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Section 3406(b)(1). In practical terms, this was not a typical open, competitive grant solicitation. Instead, BOR signaled its intent to provide financial assistance through a cooperative agreement arrangement, meaning BOR would likely expect substantial involvement and collaboration during the project rather than simply issuing funds and receiving periodic reports.
The central purpose of the project was to support the recovery and long-term persistence of the delta smelt by strengthening both conservation capacity and the scientific knowledge base needed to manage the species. The work was structured around three connected objectives. First, the project aimed to continue developing and maintaining a refugial (refuge) population of delta smelt in captivity as an insurance policy against extinction in the wild. Second, it sought to establish and maintain a genetically sound captive population that could reliably support research, which implies careful genetic management to avoid inbreeding and to preserve diversity representative of the wild stock. Third, the project planned a series of experiments focused on delta smelt physiology, health, condition, and behavior, generating information that can inform husbandry practices, survival factors, and management strategies relevant to recovery actions.
Administrative details indicate the opportunity was posted March 18, 2010, with an original and final closing date of April 1, 2010, and an archive date of April 2, 2010. The expected number of awards was one, and the eligible applicant category was public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the stated intent to award specifically to UC Davis. The estimated total funding for the overall effort was listed as $9,895,000, while the award ceiling and floor for this notice were both $1,791,000, indicating a planned award amount at that level for the action covered by the announcement. No cost sharing or matching was required.
The notice also emphasized that BOR retained full discretion to proceed without competition under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), reinforcing that the announcement was informational and not a request for proposals from other entities. Finally, the announcement noted that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements applied (a federal registration system used at the time, later integrated into SAM.gov), and provided a point of contact for questions: Vivian Davis, Contract Specialist, reachable by email at vdavis@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Delta Smelt Refugium and Recovery Investigations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R10AS20014.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region as a discretionary funding action.
Was this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. This was issued as a Notice of Intent to make a single award and was not a typical open, competitive solicitation for proposals from multiple applicants.
What type of award was BOR planning to make?
BOR indicated it intended to make a single cooperative agreement award.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement arrangement generally means BOR would likely expect substantial involvement and collaboration during the project, rather than only providing funding and receiving periodic reports.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
BOR signaled its intent to make the award to the University of California, Davis under CESU agreement number 3FC810873.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The expected number of awards was one (1).
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed was public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the stated intent to award specifically to UC Davis.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to support the recovery and long-term persistence of the delta smelt by strengthening conservation capacity and building the scientific knowledge base needed to manage the species.
What were the project objectives described in the notice?
The work was structured around three connected objectives:
- Continue developing and maintaining a refugial (refuge) population of delta smelt in captivity as an insurance policy against extinction in the wild.
- Establish and maintain a genetically sound captive population that could reliably support research, including genetic management to avoid inbreeding and preserve diversity representative of wild stock.
- Conduct experiments focused on delta smelt physiology, health, condition, and behavior, producing information to inform husbandry practices, survival factors, and management strategies relevant to recovery actions.
What was the CFDA program listed for this opportunity?
The notice cited CFDA 15.512, the Central Valley Project Improvement Act.
What legal authority was referenced?
The opportunity was authorized under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Section 3406(b)(1).
What were the posting and closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2010. The original and final closing date was April 1, 2010. The archive date was April 2, 2010.
What was the estimated total funding listed?
The estimated total funding for the overall effort was listed as $9,895,000.
What was the planned award amount for this notice?
For the action covered by this announcement, the award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $1,791,000, indicating a planned award amount at that level for this notice.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Did BOR reserve the right to proceed without competition?
Yes. The notice emphasized BOR retained full discretion to proceed without competition under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), reinforcing that the announcement was informational rather than a request for proposals from other entities.
Were federal registration requirements mentioned?
Yes. The announcement noted that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements applied. CCR was the federal registration system used at the time and was later integrated into SAM.gov.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed was Vivian Davis, Contract Specialist.
How could the point of contact be reached?
The notice provided the email address vdavis@usbr.gov for questions.
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