Opportunity Information: Apply for A1500090001
Apply for A1500090001
- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digital Preservation Mount Rushmore National Memorial" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 4, 2009 and posted on Aug 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- 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 single source non competitive award to a non profit research organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Digital Preservation - Mount Rushmore National Memorial opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number A1500090001) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support a five-year cooperative agreement focused on technologically advanced preservation of Mount Rushmore's natural, cultural, and heritage resources. The core purpose is to formalize a working relationship between Mount Rushmore National Memorial (listed in the notice as Mount Rushmore National Monument, MORU) and CyArk, a project of the Kacyra Family Foundation, so the park can apply and learn from CyArk's specialized digital preservation methods while also sharing lessons learned that could be reused across other NPS units and similar organizations. The project is framed as both a practical preservation effort and a demonstration model for resource management that uses innovative, emerging technology to support long-term stewardship.
This notice is explicitly an intent to award on a single-source, non-competitive basis, meaning it was not designed as an open competition for multiple applicants. The agency states that CyArk is uniquely qualified to do the work due to its distinctive technical capabilities and comprehensive approach to digital preservation, including advanced digital documentation, 3D modeling, data archiving, and public dissemination. The justification also emphasizes CyArk's ability to support education and interpretation through web-based applications, creating virtual learning opportunities that can be used for research, public education, and interpretive programs. In addition to CyArk's in-house capabilities, the announcement highlights CyArk's partner network as a major asset, suggesting the project could draw on specialized expertise and resources beyond the core organization for tasks like modeling, archiving standards, dissemination platforms, and preservation workflows.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the award was expected to be a single cooperative agreement (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000, and both the award ceiling and floor set at $500,000, indicating a fixed expected award size. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The activity category is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the technology-driven nature of the preservation work rather than traditional conservation alone. Eligibility is narrowly defined, with the announcement stating it is a single-source award to a nonprofit research organization, effectively limiting participation to CyArk as the intended recipient.
Key dates show this was a time-limited announcement posted and created on August 4, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 11, 2009, and an archive date of September 10, 2009. The CFDA number is shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which typically signals that the listing does not map cleanly to a specific CFDA program category. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, at 402-661-1662 or theoramcvay@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Digital Preservation - Mount Rushmore National Memorial" funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action to support a five-year cooperative agreement focused on technologically advanced digital preservation of Mount Rushmore's natural, cultural, and heritage resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is A1500090001.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is expected?
The notice describes an expected single cooperative agreement (Expected Awards: 1).
How long is the project expected to run?
The cooperative agreement is described as a five-year effort.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to formalize a working relationship between Mount Rushmore National Memorial (listed in the notice as Mount Rushmore National Monument, MORU) and CyArk so the park can apply and learn from CyArk's specialized digital preservation methods, while also sharing lessons learned that could be reused across other NPS units and similar organizations.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The notice explicitly states it is an intent to award on a single-source, non-competitive basis and was not designed as an open competition for multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient?
The announcement indicates the award is a single-source award to a nonprofit research organization, effectively limiting participation to CyArk (a project of the Kacyra Family Foundation) as the intended recipient.
Why does the NPS state CyArk is uniquely qualified?
The justification provided in the notice emphasizes CyArk's distinctive technical capabilities and comprehensive approach to digital preservation, including advanced digital documentation, 3D modeling, data archiving, and public dissemination.
What kinds of technologies or methods are referenced in the notice?
The notice references advanced digital documentation, 3D modeling, data archiving, and public dissemination, along with web-based applications to support education and interpretation.
How will the project support education and interpretation?
The notice highlights CyArk's ability to support education and interpretation through web-based applications, including virtual learning opportunities that can be used for research, public education, and interpretive programs.
Does the project involve sharing outcomes beyond Mount Rushmore?
Yes. The notice frames the effort as a demonstration model for resource management and states that lessons learned could be reused across other NPS units and similar organizations.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How much funding is expected?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $500,000, indicating a fixed expected award size.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice lists Expected Awards: 1.
What are the key posting and closing dates?
The notice was posted and created on August 4, 2009. The original closing date and current closing date are both August 11, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 10, 2009.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which generally indicates the listing does not map cleanly to a specific CFDA program category.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this notice?
The notice identifies the instrument as a cooperative agreement, indicating a formal partnership arrangement for carrying out the described digital preservation work (the notice does not provide further definitional detail beyond the instrument type).
Does the notice mention any additional resources beyond CyArk's staff?
Yes. The announcement highlights CyArk's partner network as a major asset and suggests the project could draw on specialized expertise and resources beyond the core organization for tasks such as modeling, archiving standards, dissemination platforms, and preservation workflows.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The listed contact is Theora McVay, Contract Specialist. Phone: 402-661-1662. Email: theoramcvay@nps.gov.
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