Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 12 R SPBFLY
Apply for N62473 12 R SPBFLY
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Endangered Butterfly Captive Rearing Population Surveys for Defense Fuel Support Point, San Pedro, CA" 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 Nov 19, 2011 and posted on Nov 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 4, 2012 Proposals are due by 1600 Local Time on 4 January 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 $94,739.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $94,739.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Endangered Butterfly Captive Rearing and Population Surveys for Defense Fuel Support Point, San Pedro, CA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N62473 12 R SPBFLY) was a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). Its purpose was to support continued conservation work for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus paloverdesensis), an endangered subspecies with a highly limited range in coastal Southern California. The project focus combined two connected needs: maintaining and advancing an established captive rearing program at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)-accepted primary and secondary sites, and conducting field monitoring and population estimates of adult butterflies specifically on the Defense Fuel Support Point, San Pedro (DFSP), a Navy-managed facility in Los Angeles County.
The core work described in the announcement centered on sustaining ongoing captive rearing efforts rather than launching a brand-new program. Captive rearing in this context generally involves maintaining breeding stock, rearing eggs/larvae/pupae under controlled conditions, and producing individuals that can bolster wild populations through strategic releases or support recovery actions approved by USFWS. In parallel, the opportunity required systematic monitoring of adult butterflies on DFSP, with surveys designed to document presence, abundance, and trends over time. The population estimate component implies structured field methods (for example, standardized transects, count protocols, and repeat visits timed to the flight season) to produce defensible metrics that can inform management decisions and compliance obligations.
The conservation and monitoring activities were explicitly tied to federal environmental compliance requirements and were guided by the 2010 USFWS Biological Opinion associated with a Formal Section 7 Consultation for Routine Maintenance Operations at DFSP. In practical terms, that means the Navy was aligning its routine facility operations with Endangered Species Act responsibilities, using this agreement to help implement measures and monitoring commitments laid out in the Biological Opinion. Because the work is described as continuing and guided by an existing Biological Opinion, applicants would be expected to operate within established conservation frameworks, coordinate with USFWS-approved sites, and generate monitoring outputs suitable for regulatory reporting and adaptive management.
Financially, the announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $94,739 and an award ceiling of $94,739. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The activity category was Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing included 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research), reflecting a blend of applied conservation practice and data collection/analysis that supports resource management decisions.
Eligibility was limited to certain organizational types: private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category). The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2011, and proposals were due by 4:00 PM local time on January 4, 2012, with an archive date of February 3, 2012. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact was Linda Protocollo, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator, reachable by phone at 619-532-1159.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Endangered Butterfly Captive Rearing and Population Surveys for Defense Fuel Support Point, San Pedro, CA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N62473 12 R SPBFLY.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
The issuing agency was the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
What species is the project intended to support?
The work supports conservation of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus paloverdesensis), an endangered subspecies with a very limited range in coastal Southern California.
Where is the project located?
The field monitoring and adult population surveys were specifically focused on the Defense Fuel Support Point, San Pedro (DFSP), a Navy-managed facility in Los Angeles County, California.
What are the two main components of the required work?
The announcement described two connected needs: (1) maintaining and advancing an established captive rearing program at USFWS-accepted primary and secondary sites, and (2) conducting field monitoring and population estimates of adult butterflies on DFSP.
Is this funding meant to start a new captive rearing program?
No. The core work emphasized sustaining ongoing captive rearing efforts rather than launching a brand-new program.
What does "captive rearing" involve in this project context?
Captive rearing here generally includes maintaining breeding stock, rearing eggs/larvae/pupae under controlled conditions, and producing individuals that can bolster wild populations through strategic releases or support recovery actions accepted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What does the monitoring work on DFSP involve?
The opportunity required systematic monitoring of adult butterflies on DFSP with surveys designed to document presence, abundance, and trends over time, including a population estimate component.
Are specific survey methods required?
The announcement implies structured field methods (for example, standardized transects, count protocols, and repeat visits timed to the flight season) to produce defensible metrics for management decisions and compliance needs.
How is this work connected to federal environmental compliance?
The conservation and monitoring activities were explicitly tied to federal environmental compliance requirements and were guided by a 2010 USFWS Biological Opinion associated with a Formal Section 7 Consultation for Routine Maintenance Operations at DFSP.
What does it mean that the work is guided by a USFWS Biological Opinion?
It means the Navy was aligning routine operations at DFSP with Endangered Species Act responsibilities, and the cooperative agreement supported implementation of measures and monitoring commitments described in that Biological Opinion.
Does the opportunity indicate coordination requirements with USFWS?
Yes. Because the work involved USFWS-accepted rearing sites and actions framed by an existing Biological Opinion, applicants would be expected to operate within established conservation frameworks and coordinate with USFWS-approved sites.
What is the expected number of awards?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $94,739.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $94,739.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the opportunity description provided.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing included 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to: private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education within that nonprofit category).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2011.
What was the proposal due date and time?
Proposals were due by 4:00 PM local time on January 4, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 3, 2012.
Who is the listed point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact was Linda Protocollo, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator.
How can the contact person be reached?
Linda Protocollo could be reached by phone at 619-532-1159.
What is the overall purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose was to support continued conservation work for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly by sustaining captive rearing at USFWS-accepted sites and producing monitoring and population estimate information for adult butterflies on DFSP that can inform management decisions and compliance-related reporting.
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