Opportunity Information: Apply for 12510 1 J010
Apply for 12510 1 J010
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Johnston Atoll Ant Eradication Technician" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664 Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 4, 2011 and posted on May 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $39,925.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $39,925.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Johnston Atoll Ant Eradication Technician" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 12510 1 J010) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant being issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.664, Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs. It is not an open, competitive funding opportunity. The agency released a formal Notice of Intent to Award to the University of Hawaii under internal policy (referenced as 505 2.14(1)), and it explicitly states that no competition is expected and that other parties should not apply. In practical terms, the posting functions more as a public record of an intended sole award than as a call for applications.
The project itself supports invasive species control work on Johnston Atoll, specifically the eradication of an invasive ant. The University of Hawaii is expected to supply an Invasive Ant Strike Team Technician who will operate out of a nine-month field camp. The technician role is split between pre-deployment logistics in Honolulu and field operations on the atoll. In Honolulu, the work centers on packing, staging, and preparing gear, food, and all supplies required to sustain the remote camp. Once on the island, the technician is responsible for hands-on eradication support and general field camp operations, including maintaining pesticide bait stations used in the control program, monitoring ant populations and bird populations, and helping enforce quarantine measures intended to prevent reinfestation or new introductions. The position also includes routine upkeep such as bicycle and camp maintenance, which is typical for long-duration work at isolated sites where self-sufficiency is essential.
In addition to field and logistics duties, the technician is expected to supervise and coordinate volunteers participating in the eradication effort, providing day-to-day oversight to keep work consistent with project protocols and safety requirements. A written product is also built into the scope of work: the technician will draft a manuscript that could serve as the foundation for a technical report, suggesting that the project emphasizes documentation of methods, observations, and results alongside operational eradication tasks.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $39,925, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $39,925, indicating a single fixed-size award. No cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity was posted and created on May 4, 2011, had an original and current closing date of May 31, 2011, and was archived on June 30, 2011. While it lists eligible applicants as private institutions of higher education, that eligibility language is effectively moot here because the award was already intended for the University of Hawaii and the agency instructed others not to apply. For access issues or questions tied to the announcement, the listed contact was Jason Hanley, Invasive Species Strike Team Leader, at (808) 271-2743.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Johnston Atoll Ant Eradication Technician" grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant opportunity titled "Johnston Atoll Ant Eradication Technician" (Funding Opportunity Number 12510 1 J010). The project supports invasive species control work on Johnston Atoll, specifically focused on eradicating an invasive ant.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open, competitive opportunity. USFWS released a formal Notice of Intent to Award to the University of Hawaii under an internal policy reference (505 2.14(1)), and it states that no competition is expected and that other parties should not apply.
Should organizations other than the University of Hawaii apply?
No. The announcement indicates the posting functions as a public record of an intended sole award and instructs that other parties should not apply.
What funding mechanism is being used?
The award is being issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA program associated with this award?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.664, Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient identified in the Notice of Intent to Award is the University of Hawaii.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project supports invasive species control on Johnston Atoll, with the specific operational goal of eradicating an invasive ant species. The work also includes monitoring and quarantine support intended to prevent reinfestation or new introductions.
What role is the University of Hawaii expected to provide under this project?
The University of Hawaii is expected to supply an Invasive Ant Strike Team Technician to support the eradication effort and operate out of a nine-month field camp.
Where will the technician work?
The position is split between (1) pre-deployment logistics work in Honolulu and (2) field operations on Johnston Atoll, operating from a remote field camp for approximately nine months.
What duties are included in the Honolulu pre-deployment portion?
In Honolulu, the technician focuses on packing, staging, and preparing gear, food, and supplies needed to sustain the remote field camp on Johnston Atoll.
What field duties are included once on Johnston Atoll?
Field responsibilities include hands-on eradication support and general field camp operations. Specific tasks listed include maintaining pesticide bait stations used in the control program, monitoring ant populations and bird populations, and helping enforce quarantine measures designed to prevent reinfestation or new invasive introductions.
Does the scope include general camp upkeep duties?
Yes. The description includes routine upkeep such as bicycle and camp maintenance, reflecting the self-sufficiency required for long-duration work at isolated sites.
Does the position involve supervising other people?
Yes. The technician is expected to supervise and coordinate volunteers participating in the eradication effort, providing day-to-day oversight to keep work consistent with project protocols and safety requirements.
Is there a required written deliverable?
Yes. The technician is expected to draft a manuscript that could serve as the foundation for a technical report, indicating an emphasis on documenting methods, observations, and results in addition to field operations.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $39,925.
Is there an award ceiling or floor, and what does that imply?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $39,925. This indicates a single, fixed-size award amount rather than a range of possible award values.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 4, 2011. The original and current closing date is May 31, 2011. The posting was archived on June 30, 2011.
What types of applicants are listed as eligible?
The announcement lists eligible applicants as private institutions of higher education. However, the same announcement also states that the award was already intended for the University of Hawaii and that other parties should not apply, making the general eligibility language effectively moot in practice.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to this announcement?
The listed contact is Jason Hanley, Invasive Species Strike Team Leader, at (808) 271-2743.
What does it mean that this posting is more of a public record than a call for applications?
It means the agency publicly documented its intent to make a sole award (via a Notice of Intent to Award) rather than soliciting and evaluating applications from multiple applicants. The notice states no competition is expected and instructs others not to apply.
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