Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI 14 54559
Apply for NPS NOI 14 54559
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ecohydrology Studies along the Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2014 and posted on Aug 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,933.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Sul Ross State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "Ecohydrology Studies along the Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action described as a Notice of Intent (NOI) rather than an open call for proposals. It signals the NPS plan to issue a non-competitive task agreement under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051), consistent with Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. In practical terms, this means the agency is not seeking applications from the general public or from a broad pool of institutions; it is documenting its intent to make a single-source award through the CESU partnership framework.
The core purpose of the project is to produce detailed, management-relevant information about ecohydrology in the Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande, specifically within Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River corridor. The focus is on characterizing physical resources and habitat features that matter for ecological management and for future or ongoing scientific studies. "Ecohydrology" in this context generally points to understanding how water movement, river flow patterns, geomorphology, and related physical conditions shape habitats and ecological processes. The project is framed as supporting park and river management by improving the information base about the river environment and the habitat attributes that influence plants, wildlife, and ecosystem function along this reach.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the activity category is listed as environment. The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of one, reinforcing that it is a targeted, non-competitive action. The eligible applicant identified by the notice is Sul Ross State University, meaning the work is intended to be performed through that institution rather than competed among multiple applicants. The posting date and creation date are both August 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 23, 2014, and an archive date of September 22, 2014. The very short window between posting and closing is another sign that this was published mainly for transparency and compliance, not to solicit proposals.
Funding details show an estimated total funding amount of $25,933. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which commonly appears in notices like this when the system is not being used to solicit bids and the amount is handled through the associated agreement documentation rather than through a competitive funding range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The CFDA listing provided is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with research and applied studies intended to support national park resource management.
For anyone needing access to the full announcement referenced in the notice, the contact listed is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist, reachable by phone at 504-589-3882 or by email at rosemcclelland@nps.gov. Since the notice repeatedly states "please see attached Full Announcement for more information," the detailed scope, methods, deliverables, and reporting requirements would be expected to be described in that attachment, while the summary notice mainly communicates the intent, authority, partner mechanism (CESU), and single-source nature of the award.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity titled "Ecohydrology Studies along the Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande"?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action focused on ecohydrology studies in the Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande, including Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River corridor. The work is intended to generate detailed, management-relevant information about physical resources and habitat features that support park and river management and future scientific study.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This is described as a Notice of Intent (NOI), not an open solicitation. It documents the NPS plan to issue a non-competitive (single-source) task agreement rather than seek applications from the general public or a broad pool of institutions.
What does it mean that this is a Notice of Intent (NOI)?
An NOI signals the agency's intent to make an award through a specific mechanism and partner rather than run a competitive process. In this case, it serves primarily as a transparency and compliance notice documenting that NPS plans to issue a single-source award.
How will the award be made if it is not competitive?
The notice indicates NPS intends to issue a non-competitive task agreement under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051), consistent with Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What is the funding instrument for this action?
The funding instrument listed is a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category of this project?
The activity category is listed as environment.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The notice identifies Sul Ross State University as the eligible applicant. This indicates the work is intended to be performed through that institution rather than competed among multiple applicants.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one, which aligns with the notice being a targeted, non-competitive action.
What is the purpose of the ecohydrology work described in the notice?
The project is intended to produce detailed information about ecohydrology in the Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande that is relevant to management needs. The focus is on characterizing physical resources and habitat features that matter for ecological management and for future or ongoing scientific studies.
What does "ecohydrology" mean in the context of this project?
In this context, ecohydrology refers to understanding how water movement, river flow patterns, geomorphology, and related physical conditions influence habitats and ecological processes along the river reach.
Where will the work take place?
The project focus area is the Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande, specifically within Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River corridor.
How much funding is associated with this project?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $25,933.
Why are the award ceiling and floor both shown as $0?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This commonly appears in notices that are not being used to solicit competitive applications, where the funding amount is managed through the associated agreement documentation rather than through a posted funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding action?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945, described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are both August 22, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 23, 2014. The archive date is September 22, 2014.
Why is the posting-to-closing window so short?
The very short interval between posting and closing is consistent with the notice being published mainly for transparency and compliance purposes, rather than to solicit proposals from a broad audience.
Where can someone find the full details of the project scope and requirements?
The notice indicates "please see attached Full Announcement for more information." The detailed scope, methods, deliverables, and reporting requirements would be expected to be described in that attachment rather than in the brief summary notice.
Who is the contact for questions or for accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist. Phone: 504-589-3882. Email: rosemcclelland@nps.gov.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action.
What management value is NPS seeking from this project?
The project is framed as supporting park and river management by improving the information base about the river environment and habitat attributes that influence plants, wildlife, and ecosystem function along this reach.
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