Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR2350098601
Apply for NPS NOIR2350098601
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Experimental Determination of Secondary Organic Aerosol Production from Biomass" 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 7, 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 $304,229.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $304,229.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
- This is a single source award to Carnegie Mellon University. This synopsis serves as an intent to award on a non competitive basis.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Experimental Determination of Secondary Organic Aerosol Production from Biomass" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support research in natural resources, specifically focused on understanding how biomass smoke evolves in the atmosphere and contributes to air quality impacts. The project centers on secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation, which refers to particulate matter that forms in the air when gases emitted from sources like biomass burning undergo chemical reactions and transform into compounds that can condense into aerosols. This topic is especially relevant to parks and protected areas because smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns can travel long distances, affect visibility, and influence human and ecosystem health.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is expected to involve active partnership and collaboration between the award recipient and the federal agency rather than being a hands-off grant. In this case, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the sole intended recipient, and CMU will work directly with the National Park Service to carry out the research. The scope of work is described as two series of controlled biomass smoke aging experiments. In practical terms, "controlled" and "aging" experiments typically mean generating or sampling biomass smoke under known conditions and then observing how its chemical composition and particle-forming potential change over time as it reacts with atmospheric oxidants and sunlight-like conditions. The goal is to experimentally determine how much secondary organic aerosol is produced from biomass smoke as it undergoes these aging processes, which can improve scientific understanding and provide better inputs for models used to predict smoke impacts.
The award is explicitly non-competitive and single-source. The synopsis states it is an intent to award to Carnegie Mellon University on a non-competitive basis, and eligibility is limited accordingly. While the general eligibility field lists private institutions of higher education, the accompanying eligibility information clarifies that this announcement is not open for general competition and is specifically directed to CMU. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of the award.
Financially, the estimated total funding for the project is $304,229, which is also listed as the award ceiling, indicating the maximum planned federal amount for this agreement. The award floor is $0, which is commonly used in listings and does not necessarily imply the award could be zero; rather, it reflects how the funding range is recorded in the posting. The opportunity anticipates a single award, consistent with the single-source approach.
The planned period of performance is expected to span three years, indicating a multi-year research effort likely involving experimental planning, execution of the two experiment series, data analysis, and reporting in coordination with NPS needs. The posting dates show it was created and posted on August 4, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2009, and an archive date of September 6, 2009. These short turnaround dates align with the non-competitive, intent-to-award nature of the notice rather than a typical open solicitation process.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is NPS NOIR2350098601, and the activity category is Natural Resources. A CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which is sometimes used when an opportunity does not map neatly onto a specific CFDA program listing or when the posting system requires an entry. For additional information or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-987-6988 or by email at bobdobson@contractor.nps.gov.
Overall, this announcement describes a focused, collaborative research project between CMU and the National Park Service aimed at experimentally quantifying the formation of secondary organic aerosols from biomass smoke as it chemically ages, with the broader purpose of improving understanding of smoke-driven haze, particulate pollution, and related impacts on national parks and surrounding regions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Experimental Determination of Secondary Organic Aerosol Production from Biomass."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What topic area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources, and the work supports research related to air quality impacts in parks and protected areas.
What is the purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The project aims to experimentally determine how much secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is produced from biomass smoke as the smoke chemically "ages" in the atmosphere. The results are intended to improve scientific understanding and provide better inputs for models used to predict smoke impacts.
What is secondary organic aerosol (SOA) in the context of this project?
SOA refers to particulate matter that forms in the air when gases emitted from sources such as biomass burning undergo chemical reactions and transform into compounds that can condense into aerosols.
Why is this research relevant to the National Park Service and parks?
Smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns can travel long distances, affect visibility, and influence human and ecosystem health. Understanding SOA formation from biomass smoke helps assess and predict haze and particulate pollution impacts on national parks and surrounding regions.
What kind of funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the work is expected to involve active partnership and collaboration between the recipient and the federal agency rather than a hands-off grant.
Who is the intended recipient for this award?
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is identified as the sole intended recipient.
Is this opportunity open for competition?
No. The award is explicitly described as non-competitive and single-source. The announcement states an intent to award to Carnegie Mellon University on a non-competitive basis and is not open for general competition.
What does "single-source" mean here?
It means the National Park Service intends to make one award to one specific organization (CMU) rather than conducting an open solicitation with multiple applicants competing.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding for the project is $304,229.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $304,229, indicating the maximum planned federal amount for this cooperative agreement.
What is the award floor and what does it mean?
The award floor is listed as $0. This is commonly used in postings and does not necessarily imply the award could be zero; it often reflects how the funding range is recorded in the listing.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What work is included in the scope of the project?
The scope of work is described as two series of controlled biomass smoke aging experiments. These experiments typically involve generating or sampling biomass smoke under known conditions and observing how its chemical composition and particle-forming potential change over time as it reacts under conditions meant to simulate atmospheric oxidation and sunlight-like processes.
How long is the planned period of performance?
The planned period of performance is expected to span three years.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting was created and posted on August 4, 2009. The original and current closing date is listed as August 7, 2009.
What is the archive date for the listing?
The archive date is September 6, 2009.
Why are the posting and closing dates so close together?
The short turnaround is consistent with a non-competitive, intent-to-award notice rather than a typical open solicitation process.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIR2350098601.
Is a CFDA number provided, and what is it?
Yes. A CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which may be used when an opportunity does not map neatly onto a specific CFDA program listing or when the posting system requires an entry.
Who is the point of contact for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist. Phone: 303-987-6988. Email: bobdobson@contractor.nps.gov.
Where is the intended recipient located?
The intended recipient, Carnegie Mellon University, is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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