Opportunity Information: Apply for NWP 16 0002
Apply for NWP 16 0002
- The Department of Defense, USACE Portland District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Develop planning data for Baseline Beach Topography and Nearshore Bathymetry Data Collection / Analysis at the Mouth of Columbia River" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.114.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 16, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Develop planning data for Baseline Beach Topography and Nearshore Bathymetry Data Collection / Analysis at the Mouth of the Columbia River is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, under the Department of Defense. The effort focuses on building and improving the monitoring and planning datasets needed to understand how the shoreline and nearshore seafloor are changing over time in one of the most dynamic coastal environments in the Pacific Northwest: the Mouth of the Columbia River (MCR). In practical terms, the project is aimed at collecting and analyzing baseline beach topography (the shape and elevation of the beach and shoreline) and nearshore bathymetry (underwater depth and seafloor shape close to shore), with particular attention to the shoreface areas around Peacock Spit and Clatsop Spit.
The underlying purpose of the work is to support better management of dredged material that is placed at nearshore sites at the MCR. USACE maintains navigation channels that require dredging, and where that dredged sediment is placed can influence coastal and inlet behavior. By improving the data and analysis used to track long-term morphology change (how the seabed and shoreline landforms evolve), USACE is seeking to sustain the inlet morphology in a way that improves inlet stability, reduces risk to adjacent shorelands, and supports reliable navigation through the inlet. The monitoring is therefore not just academic; it is directly tied to sediment management decisions, navigation safety, and the long-term performance of coastal and inlet features.
This opportunity anticipates selecting one preferred partner with strong technical capacity for data collection and analysis in hazardous or highly variable coastal settings. The notice emphasizes that the partner must have experience working in volatile areas like the MCR, which is known for energetic wave conditions, strong currents, shifting shoals, and rapidly changing bathymetry. Because these conditions make field operations and data interpretation challenging, the ideal applicant would be able to demonstrate proven methods, appropriate equipment and safety practices, and the analytical expertise to turn raw survey data into actionable information about trends and change over time.
The agreement is intended to be made under the authority of 33 USC 2326, Sediment Management, which aligns with USACE goals of managing sediment as a resource and using engineering and science-based monitoring to inform beneficial and sustainable placement strategies. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the government typically expects substantial involvement during performance rather than a hands-off grant, often including coordination on technical approaches, data standards, schedules, and how results are used for planning and operations.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number NWP 16 0002 and the CFDA listing 12.114. Eligible applicants are state governments, indicating the competition is limited to state-level entities rather than open to all universities, nonprofits, or private firms. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $100,000, signaling a relatively focused scope centered on planning data development and targeted monitoring/analysis rather than a large, multi-year construction or comprehensive regional study. The opportunity was created on August 16, 2016, with an original closing date of August 26, 2016, reflecting a short application window typical of some specialized or time-sensitive technical needs.
Overall, the grant is best understood as a targeted coastal science and engineering support effort to strengthen the baseline datasets and analytical understanding needed for long-term monitoring of shoreline and nearshore change at the Mouth of the Columbia River, with the direct operational aim of improving dredged material placement decisions and sustaining a safer, more stable navigation inlet system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Develop planning data for Baseline Beach Topography and Nearshore Bathymetry Data Collection / Analysis at the Mouth of the Columbia River."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, under the Department of Defense.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial government involvement during the period of performance, such as coordination on technical approaches, data standards, schedules, and how results are used for planning and operations.
What is the main goal of the project?
The effort focuses on building and improving monitoring and planning datasets to understand how the shoreline and nearshore seafloor are changing over time at the Mouth of the Columbia River (MCR), one of the most dynamic coastal environments in the Pacific Northwest.
What work does the project actually support?
The project is aimed at collecting and analyzing baseline beach topography (beach and shoreline shape and elevation) and nearshore bathymetry (underwater depths and seafloor shape close to shore), with particular attention to shoreface areas around Peacock Spit and Clatsop Spit.
Where will the work take place?
The geographic focus is the Mouth of the Columbia River (MCR), with specific attention to nearshore/shoreface areas around Peacock Spit and Clatsop Spit.
Why is USACE investing in baseline beach topography and nearshore bathymetry data here?
The data and analysis are intended to support better management of dredged material placed at nearshore sites at the MCR. USACE maintains navigation channels that require dredging, and the placement of dredged sediment can influence coastal and inlet behavior.
How does this project relate to navigation and safety?
By improving data and analysis used to track long-term morphology change (how seabed and shoreline landforms evolve), USACE aims to sustain inlet morphology in ways that improve inlet stability, reduce risk to adjacent shorelands, and support reliable navigation through the inlet.
Is this primarily a research project?
The monitoring is described as not just academic. It is directly tied to sediment management decisions, navigation safety, and the long-term performance of coastal and inlet features.
What kinds of conditions make this project challenging?
The notice highlights that the MCR is known for energetic wave conditions, strong currents, shifting shoals, and rapidly changing bathymetry, which can make field operations and data interpretation difficult.
What technical capabilities are expected from the selected partner?
The opportunity anticipates selecting one preferred partner with strong technical capacity for data collection and analysis in hazardous or highly variable coastal settings, including proven methods, appropriate equipment and safety practices, and the ability to turn raw survey data into actionable information about long-term trends and change.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments. Based on the information provided, the competition is limited to state-level entities rather than being open to universities, nonprofits, or private firms.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NWP 16 0002.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 12.114.
What legal authority is cited for making this agreement?
The agreement is intended to be made under the authority of 33 USC 2326, Sediment Management.
What does the Sediment Management authority imply about the project focus?
It aligns with USACE goals of managing sediment as a resource and using engineering and science-based monitoring to inform beneficial and sustainable dredged material placement strategies.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 16, 2016, and the original closing date was August 26, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the provided dates (August 16, 2016 to August 26, 2016), the original application window was short, consistent with specialized or time-sensitive technical needs.
What is meant by "baseline" data in this context?
In this context, baseline data refers to foundational measurements of beach topography and nearshore bathymetry that can be used as a reference point for detecting and analyzing changes over time.
What is meant by "morphology change" and why does it matter?
Morphology change refers to how seabed and shoreline landforms evolve over time. Tracking these changes matters because it informs dredged material placement decisions and supports efforts to sustain a stable inlet that is safer for navigation and less risky for adjacent shorelands.
Does the scope sound like a large, multi-year construction project?
No. The $100,000 ceiling and the description suggest a focused scope centered on planning data development and targeted monitoring/analysis, rather than a large construction effort or comprehensive regional study.
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