Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 08 R CHINALAKE
Apply for N62473 08 R CHINALAKE
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invertebrate Species Survey and Endangered Plant Census" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2008 and posted on May 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $21,400.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Invertebrate Species Survey and Endangered Plant Census opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N62473 08 R CHINALAKE) is a discretionary federal funding announcement issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) to support natural resources work at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake in China Lake, California. The project focus is straightforward: conduct surveys of invertebrate species and complete an endangered plant census on the installation. In practical terms, the award is meant to pay for field-based biological inventory and documentation efforts that help the Navy understand what sensitive invertebrates and protected plant populations are present, where they occur, and how they are distributed across the site. This type of work typically feeds into compliance responsibilities and stewardship planning on military lands, especially where federally or state-listed species may be present.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the agency expects to be involved during the project period (for example, through coordination on methods, access, reporting expectations, and integration with installation environmental management needs), rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA number is 12.300, labeled Basic and Applied Scientific Research, signaling that the work is scientific in nature and tied to applied management outcomes. NAVFAC anticipated making a single award under this notice, meaning applicants were competing for one project slot.
The financial scope is modest, with an award ceiling of $21,400, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. That combination suggests a targeted, well-defined scope of work, likely limited to specific survey windows, defined survey areas, and a set of deliverables such as species lists, occurrence maps or GIS-ready location data, and a census-style accounting of endangered plant individuals or populations, potentially including notes on habitat condition and observed threats.
Eligibility was open to a range of organization types with relevant capacity, including 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific nonprofit category), private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and state governments. This set of eligible applicants fits the technical nature of the work, where universities, museums, botanical organizations, and state natural resource agencies often have the specialized expertise needed for accurate identification, survey design, and defensible reporting.
The announcement timeline shows it was posted and created on May 19, 2008, with an original and current closing date of May 30, 2008, and it was archived on June 29, 2008. That short application window implies the Navy likely had an immediate planning or compliance need tied to seasonal survey constraints or upcoming project activities on the installation. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator, reachable by phone at (619) 532-1266.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Invertebrate Species Survey and Endangered Plant Census.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N62473 08 R CHINALAKE.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The announcement was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is intended to be conducted at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake in China Lake, California.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is focused on conducting surveys of invertebrate species and completing an endangered plant census on the installation.
What kinds of activities does the award support?
Funding is meant to support field-based biological inventory and documentation, helping the Navy determine what sensitive invertebrates and protected plant populations are present, where they occur, and how they are distributed across the site.
Why is the Navy funding this kind of work?
Based on the announcement description, this type of survey and census work typically supports compliance responsibilities and stewardship planning on military lands, especially where federally or state-listed species may be present.
What funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the agency expects to be involved during the project period, such as coordinating on methods, access, reporting expectations, and ensuring the work aligns with installation environmental management needs, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 12.300, labeled Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
What does the CFDA label suggest about the project?
The label indicates the work is scientific in nature and is expected to tie to applied management outcomes.
How many awards did NAVFAC expect to make?
NAVFAC anticipated making a single award under this notice.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling for this opportunity is $21,400.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What does the funding level suggest about the project scope?
The modest ceiling and lack of cost sharing suggest a targeted, well-defined scope of work, likely limited to specific survey windows, defined survey areas, and a defined set of deliverables.
What deliverables are implied by the opportunity description?
While the announcement summary does not provide a formal deliverables list, it implies outputs such as species lists, occurrence maps or GIS-ready location data, and a census-style accounting of endangered plant individuals or populations, potentially including notes on habitat condition and observed threats.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to the following organization types:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific nonprofit category)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
Why are universities and state agencies included as eligible applicants?
The eligible applicant types match the technical nature of the work, which often requires specialized expertise in identification, survey design, and defensible reporting, commonly found in universities, botanical organizations, museums, and state natural resource agencies.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on May 19, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was May 30, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on June 29, 2008.
What does the short application window suggest?
The short window suggests the Navy may have had an immediate planning or compliance need, potentially tied to seasonal survey constraints or upcoming activities at the installation.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Joseph Brown was listed with the phone number (619) 532-1266.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided timeline, the opportunity closed on May 30, 2008 and was archived on June 29, 2008.
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