Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1523125309
Apply for NPS NOIR1523125309
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intelligent Transportation System/ Shuttle Modification for the 2012 Bear Lake Corridor Construction" 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 Jan 24, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 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 $35,000.00 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 the University of Montana State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Intelligent Transportation System/ Shuttle Modification for the 2012 Bear Lake Corridor Construction" under Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR1523125309. The purpose of the action is to support work connected to transportation operations in the Bear Lake Corridor during planned 2012 construction, specifically involving an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and shuttle-related modifications. The opportunity sits within the broader natural resources activity area, reflecting how transportation management and visitor mobility can directly affect resource protection and overall park operations, especially during major corridor construction projects.
This announcement is not a typical open competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive (single-source) award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnership-based networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners for applied research, technical assistance, and training. In this case, the NPS indicates it will issue a task agreement under the CESU mechanism, meaning the work would be carried out through a cooperative agreement arrangement rather than a standard procurement contract. The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for making a noncompetitive award, which generally refers to circumstances where competition is not required or is otherwise not practicable under specific authorized exceptions.
The announcement specifies that this is a single-source award to Montana State University (as stated in the eligibility information). Because of that, the listing explicitly clarifies that it is not requesting applications from the general public or from other organizations. The eligible applicants field is therefore somewhat generic ("Others"), but the detailed eligibility text makes it clear that the recipient has already been identified and that the posting functions primarily as a public transparency notice rather than an invitation to compete.
Key administrative details included in the source data show the opportunity was posted and created on January 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of January 30, 2012, and an archive date of February 29, 2012. The short window between posting and closing is consistent with intent-to-award notices where the agency is documenting its plan to proceed with a specified partner. The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $35,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically means the system entry did not specify a formal minimum or maximum beyond the total estimate, or that the award amount is governed by the task agreement terms rather than a structured competitive range.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. This CFDA alignment reinforces that the work is meant to support NPS mission needs through cooperative, partner-enabled efforts, often involving applied problem-solving, data collection, planning support, or operational improvements. Although the brief synopsis does not spell out deliverables, the title and context suggest the funded work would help NPS manage visitor transportation and shuttle operations during construction impacts in the Bear Lake Corridor, potentially through technology-supported coordination, improved routing or scheduling, information systems, or modifications to shuttle operations that reduce congestion and protect resources while maintaining access.
For those needing the full announcement or encountering access issues, the point of contact listed is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2891.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity is titled "Intelligent Transportation System/ Shuttle Modification for the 2012 Bear Lake Corridor Construction."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR1523125309.
What is the purpose of this award?
The purpose is to support work connected to transportation operations in the Bear Lake Corridor during planned 2012 construction, specifically involving an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and shuttle-related modifications.
What park activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement is listed within the broader natural resources activity area, reflecting how transportation management and visitor mobility can affect resource protection and overall park operations during major construction projects.
Is this an open, competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. This announcement is not a typical open competitive grant solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive (single-source) award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement specifies a single-source award to Montana State University.
Does the NPS want applications from other universities, nonprofits, or the public?
No. The posting explicitly clarifies that it is not requesting applications from the general public or from other organizations. The recipient has already been identified.
What mechanism will NPS use to make this award?
NPS indicates it will issue a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) mechanism, meaning the work would be carried out through a cooperative agreement arrangement rather than a standard procurement contract.
What is a CESU in this context?
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs) are partnership-based networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners for applied research, technical assistance, and training.
Why is the award noncompetitive?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for making a noncompetitive award, which generally refers to circumstances where competition is not required or is otherwise not practicable under specific authorized exceptions.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $35,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates the system entry did not specify a formal minimum or maximum beyond the total estimate, or that the final award amount is governed by the task agreement terms rather than a structured competitive range.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on January 24, 2012.
What is the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date is January 30, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 29, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The short window between posting and closing is consistent with intent-to-award notices where the agency is documenting its plan to proceed with a specified partner, rather than running an open competition.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
What does the CFDA alignment suggest about the type of work being supported?
The CFDA alignment reinforces that the work is meant to support NPS mission needs through cooperative, partner-enabled efforts, often involving applied problem-solving, data collection, planning support, or operational improvements.
What kinds of deliverables are described in the announcement?
The brief synopsis does not spell out specific deliverables. However, based on the title and context, the funded work would support NPS efforts to manage visitor transportation and shuttle operations during construction impacts in the Bear Lake Corridor, potentially through technology-supported coordination, improved routing or scheduling, information systems, or shuttle operation modifications aimed at reducing congestion and protecting resources while maintaining access.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist.
How can I reach the listed point of contact?
William Tallbull can be reached by phone at 303-969-2891.
Is this award described as discretionary funding?
Yes. The NPS describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Is this action connected to a specific time period or project?
Yes. The work is explicitly connected to transportation operations in the Bear Lake Corridor during planned 2012 construction.
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