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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Halibut Research Publication" 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 17, 2010 and posted on Aug 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- 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 is a cooperative agreement Notice of Intent to award to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. No other cooperators will be selected.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Halibut Research Publication" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number J9815100510) is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not open for applications and is published only to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific recipient. NPS intends to issue a new cooperative agreement (under a CESU arrangement) to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with Dr. Andrew Seitz listed as the principal investigator. The anticipated federal award is a fixed total of $15,000 with no cost share requirement, structured over an approximately two-year period of performance (September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012). The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which allows NPS to enter cooperative agreements that transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities to carry out public purposes aligned with NPS programs.
The funded work is focused on reviving and completing a publishable scientific product from a much older federal research effort on Pacific halibut movement in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. That original study began in 1991 under the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to support park management decisions, particularly around whether commercial fishing closures in park waters might be warranted and how halibut move within and beyond park boundaries. The study generated movement information using multiple approaches, including fine-scale acoustic tracking, large-scale acoustic tracking, and harvest tag return data. A manuscript summarizing those findings was submitted to the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences in 2002 but was rejected, and by 2008 the original authors had left USGS with no plan to revise or resubmit. NPS describes publication of the results as an ongoing priority because the dataset still offers useful and relatively novel insight into halibut movement patterns that can inform management and be valuable to other fisheries scientists. NPS also notes it has already invested substantial funds and effort in the underlying research and wants a finished, peer-reviewed product.
The main deliverable NPS is buying is a revised, reanalyzed, journal-ready manuscript that results in publication in a refereed technical journal. The work is also intended to support a graduate education component: the revised halibut movement work is expected to become a chapter within a Ph.D. dissertation (associated with Julie Nielsen) and also be developed into a standalone peer-reviewed journal article. The revised analysis is expected to yield practical movement parameters such as daily movement rates, home range estimates, and site fidelity during summer foraging, which are then positioned as inputs for later dissertation modeling work aimed at predicting seasonal population movements and improving fisheries management tools.
NPS justifies awarding without competition using a single-source rationale (referencing 505 DM 2) based on unique qualifications and fit. The announcement argues that only one responsible source can meet the agency need in this case because the proposed researcher has specialized experience with marine animal movement monitoring and analysis, familiarity with the earlier USGS Glacier Bay halibut work, and local knowledge of the park’s bathymetry and oceanographic conditions gained through prior field experience. NPS also states that market research was not conducted because this particular individual is already technically qualified, motivated to integrate the work into a dissertation (which increases the likelihood of completion), and already connected to relevant expertise, including collaboration with Dr. Seitz and an International Pacific Halibut Commission researcher (Tim Loher). Another supporting factor is cost efficiency: using a graduate student is characterized as less expensive than hiring private consultants at open-market rates.
The project includes a concrete timeline of intermediate products and dissemination steps. Planned milestones include attending an animal movement workshop and presenting a poster by October 1, 2010; presenting results locally in Alaska by January 31, 2011; selecting an appropriate journal and producing a properly formatted technical manuscript by February 28, 2011; submitting a draft manuscript by March 31, 2011; and reaching peer review acceptance by December 31, 2011. While the broader agreement period extends to the end of 2012, the key publication-driven milestones are concentrated in the first phase of the award to ensure the research is converted into a citable, peer-reviewed output.
Administrative details reinforce that this is a one-award action with no other cooperators to be selected. It is categorized as discretionary funding, uses a cooperative agreement instrument type, and lists CFDA as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified). The posting date was August 17, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 20, 2010, consistent with a notice rather than a competitive solicitation. The NPS point of contact is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), with a listed phone number of 907-644-3303 for access or announcement issues.
Halibut Research Publication (Funding Opportunity Number J9815100510) - FAQs
What is the "Halibut Research Publication" opportunity (J9815100510)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award describing NPS plans to fund a specific project related to publishing scientific results on Pacific halibut movement in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.
Is this opportunity open for applications?
No. This is a Notice of Intent to Award, which is published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific recipient. It is not a competitive solicitation and is not open for applications.
Why is there a closing date if it is not open for applications?
The listing includes an original and current closing date of August 20, 2010, which is consistent with a notice posting rather than a competitive application period.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
NPS intends to issue a new cooperative agreement (under a CESU arrangement) to the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Who is the principal investigator (PI) named in the notice?
Dr. Andrew Seitz is listed as the principal investigator.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The notice states NPS intends to use a cooperative agreement.
Is this funding considered discretionary or mandatory?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the anticipated federal award amount?
The anticipated federal award is a fixed total of $15,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
What is the expected period of performance?
The project is structured over an approximately two-year period of performance: September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012.
What is the statutory authority cited for this cooperative agreement?
The notice cites 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which allows NPS to enter cooperative agreements that transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities to carry out public purposes aligned with NPS programs.
What is the purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to revive and complete a publishable scientific product based on an older federal research effort on Pacific halibut movement in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, and to produce a revised, journal-ready manuscript intended for publication in a refereed technical journal.
What earlier research is this project building on?
It builds on a study that began in 1991 under the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to support park management decisions, including questions about commercial fishing closures in park waters and how halibut move within and beyond park boundaries.
What kinds of data or methods were used in the original halibut movement study?
The original study generated movement information using multiple approaches, including fine-scale acoustic tracking, large-scale acoustic tracking, and harvest tag return data.
Was the original research ever published?
A manuscript summarizing the findings was submitted to the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences in 2002 but was rejected. By 2008, the original authors had left USGS and there was no plan to revise or resubmit.
Why is NPS prioritizing publication of these results now?
NPS describes publication as an ongoing priority because the dataset still provides useful and relatively novel insight into halibut movement patterns that can inform management and be valuable to other fisheries scientists. NPS also notes substantial prior investment in the underlying research and wants a finished, peer-reviewed product.
What is the main deliverable NPS expects to purchase with this award?
The main deliverable is a revised, reanalyzed, journal-ready manuscript that results in publication in a refereed technical journal.
What scientific outputs are expected from the revised analysis?
The revised analysis is expected to yield movement parameters such as daily movement rates, home range estimates, and site fidelity during summer foraging, and position these as inputs for later dissertation modeling work.
Is there an education or graduate research component tied to this work?
Yes. The revised halibut movement work is expected to become a chapter within a Ph.D. dissertation (associated with Julie Nielsen) and also be developed into a standalone peer-reviewed journal article.
How does NPS justify awarding this without competition?
NPS uses a single-source rationale (referencing 505 DM 2) and states that only one responsible source can meet the agency need because of unique qualifications, prior familiarity with the earlier Glacier Bay halibut work, and local knowledge of park bathymetry and oceanographic conditions gained through previous field experience.
Did NPS conduct market research for this award?
The notice states that market research was not conducted, citing that the individual is already technically qualified, motivated to integrate the work into a dissertation (increasing likelihood of completion), and connected to relevant expertise including collaboration with Dr. Seitz and an International Pacific Halibut Commission researcher (Tim Loher).
Why does the notice mention cost efficiency?
NPS notes that using a graduate student is characterized as less expensive than hiring private consultants at open-market rates.
Are there intermediate milestones or a timeline described for the project?
Yes. The project includes milestones and dissemination steps, including attending an animal movement workshop and presenting a poster by October 1, 2010; presenting results locally in Alaska by January 31, 2011; selecting a journal and producing a properly formatted technical manuscript by February 28, 2011; submitting a draft manuscript by March 31, 2011; and reaching peer review acceptance by December 31, 2011.
If the agreement runs through December 31, 2012, why are the key milestones earlier?
The notice indicates the key publication-driven milestones are concentrated in the first phase of the award to ensure the research is converted into a citable, peer-reviewed output.
How many awards or recipients are expected under this notice?
The administrative details indicate this is a one-award action and that no other cooperators will be selected.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The listing shows CFDA as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
When was this notice posted?
The posting date is August 17, 2010.
Who can be contacted with questions about access or announcement issues?
The NPS point of contact listed is Erica Cordeiro. Email: EricaCordeiro@nps.gov. Phone: 907-644-3303.
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