Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00253
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DNA Barcode library of Alaskan Arthropods" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2012 and posted on Jun 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "DNA Barcode library of Alaskan Arthropods" is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 notice describing an intended, single-source Cooperative Agreement award to the University of Alaska Museum at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, executed under the North and West Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) agreement. It is explicitly not a competitive solicitation: the government states it is not requesting proposals and does not plan to accept any, with the award expected to be made roughly 15 days after the notice.
The purpose of the project is to significantly expand an emerging DNA barcode reference library for Alaska's arthropods. DNA barcoding uses a short, standardized DNA sequence to identify species by matching sequences from unknown specimens to sequences from reliably identified reference specimens. In practical terms, the project is meant to strengthen arthropod inventory and monitoring efforts, especially on National Wildlife Refuges, by pairing genetic identification with traditional morphological taxonomy. The notice emphasizes a key advantage of barcoding: it can identify specimens that are otherwise difficult or impossible to confirm through morphology alone, such as damaged individuals, immature life stages, fragments, or highly processed material. By building a stronger reference library, the USFWS expects future arthropod surveys and refuge biodiversity inventories to be faster and less expensive, since unknowns can be matched against a robust set of Alaska-specific reference sequences.
The main objective is straightforward and production-oriented: provide support to process approximately 2,000 arthropod species for DNA sequencing and barcoding. The resulting barcode data are intended to support inventories of refuge arthropod communities, and the final dataset is expected to be made publicly accessible through multiple websites, ensuring that other researchers and managers can use the information beyond the immediate project.
The justification for a single-source award is based on unique qualifications and the availability of appropriate specimens. The University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection is presented as the only viable source that can supply roughly 2,000 Alaska-representative species with the necessary specimen quality for barcoding, particularly recent collections with intact DNA. The notice cites rapid growth of the collection since 2006, when the museum hired Curator of Insects Dr. Derek Sikes. Over that period, the collection reportedly expanded from fewer than 2,000 cataloged specimens to more than 150,000, driven by intensive collecting and cataloging across Alaska, including efforts conducted on National Wildlife Refuges. Because the project specifically requires Alaskan arthropods and well-preserved material suitable for genetic work, the agency argues there is no comparable alternative repository that meets the scope and condition requirements.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00253 within the environment and natural resources activity category. The anticipated number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000 (award floor listed as $10,000). There is no cost-share or matching requirement. Although the listing includes an "eligible applicants" category that generally points to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the practical eligibility is effectively limited by the single-source determination naming the University of Alaska Museum. Key dates shown include a posted date of June 25, 2012, and a closing date of July 10, 2012, though the agency’s narrative makes clear this is a notice of intent rather than a call for applications. The CFDA number referenced is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, Generic Training). The point of contact for access issues or questions is Rich Primmer, Agreement Officer, reachable at 907-786-3611 or richprimmer@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DNA Barcode library of Alaskan Arthropods."
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a competitive solicitation. The government is not requesting proposals and does not plan to accept any.
What type of award is the government planning to make?
The government describes an intended, single-source Cooperative Agreement award, executed under the North and West Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Alaska Museum at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Why is the award being made as a single-source agreement?
The single-source justification is based on the University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection being presented as the only viable source that can supply roughly 2,000 Alaska-representative arthropod species with specimen quality suitable for DNA barcoding (including recent collections with intact DNA). The notice indicates there is no comparable alternative repository that meets the project needs for Alaska-specific scope and specimen condition.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to significantly expand an emerging DNA barcode reference library for Alaska's arthropods, strengthening arthropod inventory and monitoring efforts, especially on National Wildlife Refuges, by pairing genetic identification with traditional morphological taxonomy.
What is DNA barcoding in the context of this project?
DNA barcoding is described as using a short, standardized DNA sequence to identify species by matching sequences from unknown specimens to sequences from reliably identified reference specimens.
What practical problem does DNA barcoding help solve for arthropod identification?
The notice highlights that barcoding can help identify specimens that are difficult or impossible to confirm through morphology alone, including damaged individuals, immature life stages, fragments, or highly processed material.
What is the primary objective or deliverable described?
The main objective is production-oriented: to provide support to process approximately 2,000 arthropod species for DNA sequencing and barcoding.
How will the resulting data be used?
The barcode data are intended to support inventories of refuge arthropod communities and broader biodiversity monitoring efforts, particularly on National Wildlife Refuges.
Will the final dataset be publicly available?
Yes. The notice indicates the final dataset is expected to be made publicly accessible through multiple websites, so other researchers and managers can use it beyond the immediate project.
What benefits does USFWS expect from expanding the Alaska-specific barcode reference library?
USFWS expects future arthropod surveys and refuge biodiversity inventories to be faster and less expensive because unknown specimens can be matched against a robust set of Alaska-specific reference sequences.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00253.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.
How many awards does the government anticipate making?
The anticipated number of awards is one (1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
The award ceiling is listed as $100,000, and the award floor is listed as $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-share or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The listing includes an eligible applicants category that generally points to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear the practical eligibility is effectively limited by the single-source determination naming the University of Alaska Museum.
If an organization wants to submit a proposal, will it be accepted?
No. The notice states the government is not requesting proposals and does not plan to accept any.
When was the notice posted?
The posted date is listed as June 25, 2012.
What closing date is shown in the listing?
The closing date shown is July 10, 2012, though the narrative emphasizes this is a notice of intent rather than a call for applications.
When does the agency expect to make the award?
The notice indicates the award is expected to be made roughly 15 days after the notice.
What CFDA number is referenced for this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, Generic Training).
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact is Rich Primmer, Agreement Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Rich Primmer can be reached by phone at 907-786-3611 or by email at richprimmer@fws.gov.
What collection is referenced as the key source of specimens for the project?
The notice references the University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection as the critical specimen source for Alaska-representative arthropod species suitable for barcoding.
What does the notice say about the growth of the University of Alaska Museum Insect Collection?
The notice reports that since 2006, after the museum hired Curator of Insects Dr. Derek Sikes, the collection expanded from fewer than 2,000 cataloged specimens to more than 150,000, driven by intensive collecting and cataloging across Alaska, including work on National Wildlife Refuges.
Why does specimen condition matter for this project?
The project requires well-preserved material suitable for genetic work (including recent collections with intact DNA). The notice uses this requirement as part of the rationale for why the named collection is uniquely capable of supporting the work at the required scale.
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