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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Independent Science Review Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.533 California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 3, 2010 and posted on Aug 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 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 $188,316.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $188,316.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Independent Science Review Services opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R10AS20033) is a discretionary funding notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2010, and an archive date of September 4, 2010.
BOR states that it intends to make a sole-source award to the Delta Stewardship Council, located at 650 Capitol Mall, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The legal authority cited for this action is CFDA 15.533 (California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement) under Public Law 108-361, Title I, Section 103, Bay-Delta Program, subsection (f)(4). In practical terms, this means BOR planned to provide targeted financial assistance tied to Bay-Delta science and program needs, rather than running a broader, open competition.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to support independent scientific review work related to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). Specifically, the funding would cover two related efforts: (1) an Independent Science Review of the Effects Analysis for BDCP, and (2) an Independent Science Review of the Logic Chains for BDCP. These tasks point to a focus on quality assurance and credibility, ensuring that the scientific analyses and the cause-and-effect reasoning used in the BDCP are evaluated by an independent body.
The notice indicates an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of $188,316, with an expectation of a single award. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. The anticipated award date was on or about September 15, 2010, and the period of performance was planned to run from the date of award through December 31, 2010, indicating a relatively short, time-bound review effort.
Eligible applicants are identified as state governments, which aligns with the intended recipient being the Delta Stewardship Council. The announcement also emphasizes that the government reserved discretion not to compete the award, referencing Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4). Just as importantly, it explicitly states the notice is not a request for competitive proposals, signaling that BOR was announcing an intent to award rather than soliciting applications from multiple organizations.
For questions, BOR directed inquiries to Mr. Jeff Palachat via email at spalachat@usbr.gov, and also provided contact information for Sataporn Palachat, listed as a grants officer, including a phone number (916-978-5146), for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
FAQs: Independent Science Review Services (Funding Opportunity Number R10AS20033)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Independent Science Review Services.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R10AS20033.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
This notice was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2010.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both August 5, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 4, 2010.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals. It was issued to announce BOR's intent to make a specific award rather than solicit applications from multiple organizations.
Is BOR planning a sole-source award?
Yes. BOR stated that it intends to make a sole-source award.
Who is the intended sole-source recipient?
BOR indicated it intends to make the award to the Delta Stewardship Council.
What address is listed for the Delta Stewardship Council?
The notice lists the Delta Stewardship Council at 650 Capitol Mall, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support independent scientific review work related to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP), focused on reviewing BDCP analyses and reasoning.
What specific work or tasks would be funded?
The notice describes two related efforts:
- An Independent Science Review of the Effects Analysis for BDCP.
- An Independent Science Review of the Logic Chains for BDCP.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $188,316.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $188,316.
How many awards did BOR expect to make?
BOR indicated an expectation of a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
When was the anticipated award date?
The anticipated award date was on or about September 15, 2010.
What was the planned period of performance?
The planned period of performance was from the date of award through December 31, 2010.
Who was eligible to apply, according to the notice?
Eligible applicants are identified as state governments.
What authority or program is cited for this funding action?
The notice cites CFDA 15.533 (California Water Security and Environmental Enhancement) under Public Law 108-361, Title I, Section 103, Bay-Delta Program, subsection (f)(4).
Does the notice explain why BOR could decide not to compete the award?
Yes. The announcement references Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) as the basis for reserving discretion not to compete the award.
Who should be contacted for questions about the opportunity?
For questions, BOR directed inquiries to Mr. Jeff Palachat via email at spalachat@usbr.gov.
Who is listed as the grants officer contact, and what phone number is provided?
The notice lists Sataporn Palachat as a grants officer contact and provides the phone number 916-978-5146, including assistance with accessing the full announcement electronically.
What does it mean that this was a discretionary funding notice and a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, it indicates BOR planned to provide targeted financial assistance through a cooperative agreement for specific Bay-Delta science and program review needs, rather than conducting an open, competitive solicitation.
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