Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 14 2 0006
Apply for N62473 14 2 0006
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ecologically Sustainable Fire Risk Reduction" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2014 and posted on May 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 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 $170,080.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $170,080.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ecologically Sustainable Fire Risk Reduction opportunity is a Navy (NAVFAC) environmental research and demonstration grant/cooperative agreement focused on solving a recurring conflict on Navy lands: conventional wildfire fuel reduction practices near facilities can reduce short-term fire exposure, but they may also unintentionally degrade habitat for federally listed species and even increase long-term fire risk by drying soils and encouraging invasive plants that act as fast-burning "flash fuels." The Navy is looking for a single, practical demonstration project that blends fire risk reduction with habitat conservation in a way that is measurable, defensible, and cheaper to maintain over time. The underlying idea is to move beyond common regional practices like broad, rigid vegetation thinning buffers around buildings and instead test an ecosystem management approach that supports both public safety and legal conservation obligations, especially in urban and suburban interface areas where liability and mission impacts from wildfire are real.
At the core of the project is the requirement to research, develop, and implement methods at one demonstration site that simultaneously (1) reduce fire risk and liability, (2) reduce invasive vegetation, (3) improve native habitat and habitat quality for federally listed species, and (4) reduce long-term maintenance costs. Just as important as the on-the-ground work, the Navy wants applicants to build a strong quantitative foundation around whatever techniques are used. That means designing clear metrics to measure outcomes (using field-based and/or external methods) and putting a monitoring plan in place that produces interpretable data on how well the selected techniques work. The goal is to generate credible evidence that can inform future Navy decisions and potentially reduce the need for lengthy Endangered Species Act consultations when planning fuel treatments in sensitive habitat, because the Navy would have tested, documented options that protect species while still addressing fire risk. The notice also calls out invasive, non-native plants as a key cross-cutting concern because they can both reduce habitat quality and increase fire danger.
This funding opportunity is issued under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research) and is listed as a discretionary award in the environment category. The anticipated instrument is a cooperative agreement (with the announcement also mentioning grant language), with an explicit note that substantial agency involvement is expected, consistent with cooperative agreements. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of $170,080 (award floor listed as $0). Cost sharing or matching is not required, and reimbursement of pre-award costs is not allowed.
Eligibility is broadly open to applicants that qualify under DoD grant and agreement regulations (DoDGARS Parts 32, 33, and 34). Applications are obtained via Grants.gov by searching CFDA 12.300 or the funding opportunity number N62473-14-2-0006, and submission can be made electronically through Grants.gov or sent directly by email to the contact listed (Penny Brown, penny.brown@navy.mil). The required application package centers on standard federal forms, including SF-424 (which must be completed first to populate other forms), senior/key personnel information with resumes (with resumes capped at three pages each and requiring documentation of relevant qualifications, registrations, permits/licenses, and recent publications), and a detailed Research and Related Budget with extensive justification requirements. Applicants must break out costs by category and by project period, tie costs to tasks and subtasks in the proposed statement of work, and provide detail on labor hours and rates, indirect cost bases and rates, travel, subcontracting, consultants (with strong justification and documentation of rates), materials with itemization and procurement approach, and other direct costs such as equipment or facilities (noting the expectation that equipment/facilities are generally provided by the recipient unless well-justified). If lobbying disclosure applies, SF-LLL is required.
The timeline in the announcement includes an application due date originally listed as May 30, 2014 at 8:00 AM PST, selection notification estimated by June 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM PST, and an estimated start date of July 15, 2014, with the metadata also showing a later "current closing date" of July 25, 2014. The notice emphasizes strict late-submission rules and explains how Grants.gov time stamps and confirmation emails serve as proof of timely submission, along with detailed guidance for hard copy submissions and the limited exceptions that can apply. Contact information is provided for assistance, including a phone number for the contract specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Ecologically Sustainable Fire Risk Reduction" funding opportunity?
This is a Navy (NAVFAC) environmental research and demonstration grant/cooperative agreement focused on testing a practical, on-the-ground approach to wildfire fuel reduction on Navy lands that also protects habitat for federally listed species. The project is intended to address a recurring conflict: conventional fuel reduction can lower short-term fire exposure near facilities, but it may also degrade habitat, dry soils, and encourage invasive plants that can increase long-term fire risk.
What problem is the Navy trying to solve with this project?
The Navy is seeking an alternative to common regional practices (such as broad, rigid vegetation thinning buffers around buildings) that may unintentionally harm sensitive habitat and contribute to future fire hazards. The goal is to demonstrate an ecosystem management approach that balances public safety, mission needs, and legal conservation obligations, especially in urban and suburban interface areas where wildfire liability and operational impacts are significant.
What type of project is the Navy asking for?
The Navy is looking for a single, practical demonstration project at one demonstration site. The project must include research, development, and implementation of methods, plus a strong quantitative evaluation component (metrics and monitoring) that produces interpretable data.
What are the required outcomes the demonstration project must address?
The project methods at the demonstration site must simultaneously:
- Reduce fire risk and liability
- Reduce invasive vegetation
- Improve native habitat and habitat quality for federally listed species
- Reduce long-term maintenance costs
Why are invasive, non-native plants emphasized in the announcement?
Invasive, non-native plants are identified as a cross-cutting concern because they can reduce habitat quality and also increase fire danger, particularly by acting as fast-burning "flash fuels."
What makes this opportunity different from standard fuel reduction projects?
The announcement emphasizes moving beyond conventional thinning buffers and instead testing an ecosystem-based approach that is measurable, defensible, and cheaper to maintain over time, while also supporting conservation requirements for federally listed species.
What kind of measurement or monitoring is required?
Applicants are expected to build a strong quantitative foundation for the proposed techniques. This includes defining clear metrics to measure outcomes and implementing a monitoring plan that generates interpretable data, using field-based and/or external methods.
What is the larger purpose of collecting quantitative evidence?
The monitoring and metrics are intended to produce credible evidence that can inform future Navy decisions. The announcement also notes that tested and documented options may help reduce the need for lengthy Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations when planning fuel treatments in sensitive habitats, because the Navy could rely on demonstrated approaches that protect species while addressing fire risk.
Which federal program identifier (CFDA) applies to this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued under CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is listed as a discretionary award in the environment category.
What funding instrument will be used: grant or cooperative agreement?
The anticipated instrument is a cooperative agreement, although the announcement also mentions grant language. The notice explicitly states that substantial agency involvement is expected, which is consistent with a cooperative agreement.
How many awards does the Navy expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated funding amount and the maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling are listed as $170,080. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Are pre-award costs reimbursable?
No. Reimbursement of pre-award costs is not allowed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to applicants that qualify under DoD grant and agreement regulations (DoDGARS Parts 32, 33, and 34).
Where do applicants find the application package?
Applications are obtained via Grants.gov by searching CFDA 12.300 or the funding opportunity number N62473-14-2-0006.
How can an application be submitted?
Submission can be made electronically through Grants.gov or sent directly by email to the listed contact (Penny Brown, penny.brown@navy.mil).
What is the main contact email listed in the opportunity?
The contact listed for submission by email is Penny Brown at penny.brown@navy.mil.
What are the key required forms and components of the application package?
The required application package centers on standard federal forms and supporting documentation, including:
- SF-424 (must be completed first to populate other forms)
- Senior/key personnel information with resumes
- A detailed Research and Related Budget with extensive budget justification
- SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities), if applicable
Are there resume limits for senior/key personnel?
Yes. Resumes are capped at three pages each.
What qualifications documentation is expected for key personnel?
The announcement requires documentation of relevant qualifications, registrations, permits/licenses, and recent publications for senior/key personnel.
How detailed does the budget and budget justification need to be?
The budget must be highly detailed. Applicants must break out costs by category and by project period, and costs must be tied to tasks and subtasks in the proposed statement of work. The justification should include details such as labor hours and rates, indirect cost bases and rates, travel, subcontracting, consultant costs (with strong justification and documentation of rates), itemized materials and procurement approach, and other direct costs (including equipment or facilities).
What does the announcement say about equipment and facilities costs?
The announcement notes an expectation that equipment and facilities are generally provided by the recipient unless well-justified in the proposal.
What are the stated due dates and timing milestones?
The timeline includes an application due date originally listed as May 30, 2014 at 8:00 AM PST, selection notification estimated by June 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM PST, and an estimated start date of July 15, 2014. The metadata also shows a later "current closing date" of July 25, 2014.
How strict are late submission rules?
The notice emphasizes strict late-submission rules and describes how proof of timely submission works, including the role of Grants.gov time stamps and confirmation emails. It also provides guidance for hard copy submissions and notes that only limited exceptions may apply.
What should applicants rely on as proof of timely electronic submission?
The announcement explains that Grants.gov time stamps and confirmation emails serve as proof of timely submission.
Is help available if an applicant has questions during submission?
Yes. The notice provides contact information for assistance, including a phone number for the contract specialist, in addition to the named email contact.
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