Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI 14 49116
Apply for NPS NOI 14 49116
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geologic Mapping in Vicksburg National Military Park and Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail" 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 $52,500.00 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 Mississippi State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Geologic Mapping in Vicksburg National Military Park and Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail" is a National Park Service (NPS) notice describing the agency's intent to make a single, non-competitive award for geologic mapping work in two NPS units: Vicksburg National Military Park (VICK) and the Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR). The work is part of the NPS Geologic Resources Inventory, a program that produces or updates geologic maps and supporting information to improve park management, planning, interpretation, and resource protection. Rather than being an open competition, this announcement functions as an administrative notification that the NPS plans to issue a specific task agreement under an existing cooperative framework.
Structurally, this is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a task agreement under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051). The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the authority supporting a non-competitive approach in this case. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve collaboration and substantial involvement by the federal agency compared to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently.
The project scope centers on producing new or improved geologic mapping products for the two park areas. At Vicksburg National Military Park, the effort will support a Master's thesis that includes creating a new geologic map of the park. At Natchez Trace Parkway (and associated National Scenic Trail context referenced in the title), the funding supports early-stage work for a new geologic map, including compiling existing mapping and/or conducting new mapping as part of the first phase of that larger mapping effort. In practical terms, this kind of work typically involves field verification, interpretation of surface and subsurface geology, compilation of prior geologic data, and generating map layers and documentation that can be used by park staff and scientists.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $52,500 with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The listing shows award ceiling and floor as $0, which commonly appears in system postings for announcements that are not true competitions and where the amount is handled through the internal task agreement rather than an open application process with a published range. The opportunity category is discretionary, and the activity category is environment. One expected award is planned.
Eligibility is effectively closed to general applicants. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and that it is a single-source award to Mississippi State University. The CFDA listing provided is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with the cooperative research and applied science nature of producing mapping products that directly support national park stewardship.
Timing details in the posting reflect how quickly NOI postings can open and close in the federal system. The posting date is August 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 23, 2014, and an archive date of September 22, 2014. Because this is not a solicitation, those dates are largely procedural rather than indicating a window for outside submissions.
For reference and administrative questions, the point of contact listed is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist with the National Park Service, including phone number (504-589-3882) and email (rosemcclelland@nps.gov). The announcement also notes that more details are available in the full announcement attachment, and the contact is provided for assistance accessing it electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The notice is titled "Geologic Mapping in Vicksburg National Military Park and Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is an administrative Notice of Intent (NOI) describing NPS plans to make a single, non-competitive award.
What type of announcement is this?
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a task agreement rather than a standard competitive funding solicitation.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally means NPS expects to have substantial involvement and collaboration in the project compared to a typical grant.
Under what agreement framework will the task agreement be issued?
The task agreement is intended to be issued under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051).
What is the authority for making this award non-competitive?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy at 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C as the authority supporting the non-competitive approach described.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the award is intended as a single-source award to Mississippi State University.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice states that one expected award is planned.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $52,500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as $0?
The posting lists an award ceiling and floor as $0, which can appear in system postings when the announcement is not a true competitive solicitation and the amount is managed through the internal task agreement process rather than a published application range.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to produce new or improved geologic mapping products for two National Park Service units as part of the NPS Geologic Resources Inventory, which develops or updates geologic maps and supporting information to improve park management, planning, interpretation, and resource protection.
Which park units are included in the project?
The work covers Vicksburg National Military Park (VICK) and the Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR). The title also references the Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail context.
What work will be done at Vicksburg National Military Park (VICK)?
At VICK, the effort will support a Master's thesis that includes creating a new geologic map of the park.
What work will be done for Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR)?
At NATR, the funding supports early-stage work toward a new geologic map, including compiling existing mapping and/or conducting new mapping as part of the first phase of a larger mapping effort.
What kinds of activities are typically involved in geologic mapping for this type of project?
Based on the notice description, activities typically include compiling prior geologic data, conducting or supporting field verification, interpreting surface and subsurface geology, and generating map layers and documentation usable by park staff and scientists.
What program is this work associated with?
The work is part of the NPS Geologic Resources Inventory program.
What is the opportunity category and activity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary, and the activity category is environment.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Can other universities, nonprofits, or individuals apply?
No. The notice states it is not a request for applications and identifies the action as a single-source award to Mississippi State University, so it is not open for outside submissions.
What are the posted dates for the opportunity?
The posting date is August 22, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 23, 2014. The archive date is September 22, 2014.
Do the closing dates indicate a submission window for the public?
Not in this case. The notice explains it is not a solicitation, and the open/close dates are described as largely procedural rather than a window for outside applications.
Where can I find more details?
The notice states that more details are available in the full announcement attachment.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this notice or accessing the attachment?
The point of contact is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist, National Park Service. Phone: 504-589-3882. Email: rosemcclelland@nps.gov. The notice indicates the contact can assist with accessing the full announcement electronically.
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