Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R2MB FY11 03
Apply for FWS R2MB FY11 03
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Deployment of PTTs on Golden Eagles in NM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2011 and posted on Aug 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
- The USFWS Division of Migratory Birds determined that this funding opportunity meets single source criteria under Department policy 505 DM 2.14 B 2 (Continuation) and B 4 (Unique Qualifications) and will be awarded to Eagle Environmental, Inc. without competition. This is not a request for applications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Deployment of PTTs on Golden Eagles in NM" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 2 notice describing the agency's intent to continue an existing Golden Eagle research and monitoring project, rather than opening a new competition for proposals. It falls under a Fiscal Year 2011 effort focused on conservation priorities for birds identified in USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern (2011). The core purpose is to extend ongoing work that began in 2010 to better understand Golden Eagle ecology in the American Southwest, with a specific emphasis on tracking young birds after they leave the nest.
The practical work funded by this action is the deployment of satellite transmitters, commonly referred to as PTTs (platform transmitter terminals), on nestling Golden Eagles in New Mexico, continuing through the 2012 breeding season. By tagging nestlings and following their locations over time, the project aims to document movement patterns during the first several years of life, estimate long-term survival rates, and identify likely causes of mortality. These kinds of datasets can help agencies and land managers understand where young eagles disperse, what habitats and travel corridors they rely on, and what threats may be affecting survival, information that can be used to guide conservation and management decisions.
This notice also explains that the activity is being carried forward as a single-source continuation award, meaning the funding is intended for one specific recipient without competition. USFWS states that it plans to amend an existing agreement with Eagle Environmental, Inc. (EEI) by an additional $24,919 to continue the transmitter deployments. The agency cites Department of the Interior policy criteria under 505 DM 2.14, specifically the provisions covering continuation of ongoing work and unique qualifications. In plain terms, USFWS is saying this is a continuation of a project already underway and that EEI has specialized experience and relationships that make it the appropriate organization to keep the work consistent and effective.
A major justification for EEI being named directly is its long-term experience studying Golden Eagles in the Four Corners region, spanning Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, including prior experience deploying satellite transmitters on Golden Eagles. Another key factor is the cooperative structure of the project: it is described as a joint effort involving the USFWS Division of Migratory Birds, the Bureau of Land Management, and three Native American Tribes. The notice emphasizes that EEI has an established working relationship with the participating tribes, which is presented as an important qualification for continuing work that depends on trust, coordination, and continuity across partners.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a continuation grant in the natural resources area, with an expectation of one award and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. It is listed under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. The posting date is August 26, 2011, with a closing date of September 9, 2011, and an archive date of October 9, 2011. Despite the presence of dates, the notice repeatedly clarifies that it is not a request for applications, proposals, or competitive quotes, and that there is no full announcement associated with this single-source award notice. Essentially, the posting functions as a public transparency step to inform stakeholders that USFWS intends to add funds to an existing agreement for a specific, ongoing conservation study.
For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact is William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator, reachable by phone at 505-248-6875, with a reference to a Nongame Project Help Desk for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the grant opportunity called?
The notice is titled "Deployment of PTTs on Golden Eagles in NM."
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a request for applications, proposals, or competitive quotes. It is a single-source continuation action intended to continue an existing project.
What is the main purpose of this funding action?
The purpose is to continue an ongoing Golden Eagle research and monitoring effort that began in 2010, focused on understanding Golden Eagle ecology in the American Southwest, especially tracking young birds after they leave the nest.
What specific work will be supported with these funds?
The practical work described is the deployment of satellite transmitters (PTTs, or platform transmitter terminals) on nestling Golden Eagles in New Mexico, continuing through the 2012 breeding season.
What does PTT mean in this notice?
PTT refers to a satellite transmitter, also called a platform transmitter terminal, used to track the locations of tagged birds over time.
Why are Golden Eagle nestlings being tagged instead of adult birds?
The notice emphasizes tracking young birds after they leave the nest to document movement patterns during the first several years of life, estimate long-term survival, and identify likely causes of mortality.
What kinds of information is the project expected to produce?
By following tagged nestlings over time, the project aims to document movement patterns, estimate long-term survival rates, and identify likely causes of mortality. The resulting data can also help identify dispersal areas, habitats, travel corridors, and threats affecting survival.
How will the information be used?
The notice explains that the datasets can help agencies and land managers understand where young eagles disperse, what habitats and travel corridors they rely on, and what threats may be affecting survival, to guide conservation and management decisions.
Is this a new project or a continuation of earlier work?
This is a continuation. The notice describes extending ongoing work that began in 2010 and continuing transmitter deployments through the 2012 breeding season.
What type of award is this?
It is described as a continuation grant and specifically a single-source continuation award.
What does "single-source continuation award" mean in this context?
It means USFWS intends to provide additional funding to one specific recipient without competition by amending an existing agreement, rather than opening a new solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the continuation funding?
The notice states USFWS plans to amend an existing agreement with Eagle Environmental, Inc. (EEI) to continue the work.
How much additional funding does USFWS plan to add?
The notice states USFWS plans to add an additional $24,919 to the existing agreement.
What justification is given for naming Eagle Environmental, Inc. (EEI) directly?
The notice cites continuation of ongoing work and unique qualifications, referencing Department of the Interior policy criteria under 505 DM 2.14. It highlights EEI's long-term Golden Eagle study experience in the Four Corners region and prior transmitter deployment experience, along with established working relationships with participating tribes.
Which geographic areas are mentioned as part of EEI's experience?
The notice references the Four Corners region, spanning Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Which partners are described as involved in the project?
The project is described as a joint effort involving the USFWS Division of Migratory Birds, the Bureau of Land Management, and three Native American Tribes.
Why does the notice emphasize relationships with tribes?
The notice presents EEI's established working relationship with the participating tribes as an important qualification because the work depends on trust, coordination, and continuity across partners.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this notice?
The notice is listed under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
Is there any cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What fiscal year conservation priorities does the notice reference?
The notice describes the effort as part of a Fiscal Year 2011 focus on conservation priorities for birds identified in USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern (2011).
What are the posting, closing, and archive dates listed in the notice?
The posting date is August 26, 2011. The closing date is September 9, 2011. The archive date is October 9, 2011.
Do the listed dates mean organizations can apply during that window?
No. Even though dates are listed, the notice repeatedly clarifies that it is not a request for applications or proposals and that there is no full announcement associated with this single-source award notice.
Is there a full funding announcement or solicitation document associated with this notice?
No. The notice states there is no full announcement associated with the single-source award notice.
Why was this notice posted if it is not open for applications?
Based on the notice language, it functions as a public transparency step to inform stakeholders that USFWS intends to add funds to an existing agreement for a specific, ongoing conservation study.
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues related to the announcement?
The notice lists William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator, as the contact.
What phone number is provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is 505-248-6875.
Is any other help resource mentioned?
Yes. The notice references a Nongame Project Help Desk for assistance.
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