Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS OCS 2015 2004393
Apply for NOAA NOS OCS 2015 2004393
- The Department of Commerce in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Joint Hydrographic Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.400 Geodetic Surveys and Services (Geodesy and Applications of the National Geodetic Reference System).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2015 and posted on Mar 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (NOAA NOS OCS 2015 2004393), titled "Joint Hydrographic Center," is a discretionary NOAA cooperative agreement intended to support one institution of higher education in operating and maintaining a Joint Hydrographic Center. The award is grounded in federal authorities including the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and it is designed to strengthen national capabilities in hydrography and ocean and coastal mapping in ways that directly support navigation safety, coastal resilience, and marine transportation needs.
NOAA is seeking proposals that clearly advance the intent of the authorizing Acts by pushing forward both applied and innovative work in hydrographic science and mapping. The scope emphasizes research and development of hydrographic technologies needed for safe and efficient navigation, along with the development of new ocean and coastal mapping technologies, tools, equipment, and data products. A strong proposal would also address mapping priorities such as the United States Outer Continental Shelf and other areas of interest, and it would improve how mapping data are processed and reused, including handling nontraditional datasets and supporting nontraditional applications.
A major thematic focus is improving the use of remote sensing for hydrographic and coastal mapping challenges. This includes remote sensing approaches that can support mapping and assessment of essential fish habitat and coral resources, as well as broader ocean observations and ocean exploration efforts. In addition to technology and data outcomes, the opportunity also explicitly values workforce development through graduate education and training in ocean and coastal mapping sciences, indicating NOAA expects the funded center to function not only as a research hub but also as a pipeline for developing specialized expertise.
Programmatically, the opportunity is aligned with NOAA's mission goal of "Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies" and the objective of "Safe, efficient and environmentally sound marine transportation." In practical terms, that alignment suggests NOAA is looking for work that can translate into improved nautical charting, better mapping products and services, strengthened decision-making for coastal and marine management, and innovations that reduce risk and environmental impacts associated with marine navigation and transportation.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, meaning the competition was structured to select one lead institution to host the center under a cooperative agreement, a funding instrument that typically implies substantial NOAA involvement during performance (for example, collaboration on technical direction, data standards, priorities, or integration with NOAA programs). The estimated total funding level was $31,000,000, with an anticipated award range reflected by an award floor of $27,400,000 and an award ceiling of $31,000,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. Eligible applicants were limited to public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
Key administrative details include a posted and created date of March 5, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 11, 2015, and an archive date of June 10, 2015. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 11.400 (Geodetic Surveys and Services). The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Andrew Armstrong at the NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center in Durham, New Hampshire (603-862-4559).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center (NOAA NOS OCS 2015 2004393)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is NOAA NOS OCS 2015 2004393, titled "Joint Hydrographic Center." It is a discretionary NOAA cooperative agreement intended to support one institution of higher education in operating and maintaining a Joint Hydrographic Center.
2) Which federal agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
3) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The award is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial NOAA involvement during performance, such as collaboration on technical direction, data standards, priorities, and/or integration with NOAA programs.
4) How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award. The competition was structured to select one lead institution to host the Joint Hydrographic Center.
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
6) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the opportunity information provided.
7) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding level was $31,000,000.
8) What is the anticipated award range (floor and ceiling)?
The anticipated award range included an award floor of $27,400,000 and an award ceiling of $31,000,000.
9) What is the overall purpose of the Joint Hydrographic Center award?
The award is designed to strengthen national capabilities in hydrography and ocean and coastal mapping in ways that directly support navigation safety, coastal resilience, and marine transportation needs.
10) What laws or federal authorities does this opportunity reference?
The opportunity is grounded in federal authorities including the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.
11) What kinds of work is NOAA looking to fund under this opportunity?
NOAA is seeking proposals that advance the intent of the authorizing Acts by pushing forward both applied and innovative work in hydrographic science and mapping. The scope emphasizes research and development of hydrographic technologies needed for safe and efficient navigation, plus the development of new ocean and coastal mapping technologies, tools, equipment, and data products.
12) What mapping areas or priorities are specifically emphasized?
The scope highlights mapping priorities such as the United States Outer Continental Shelf and other areas of interest.
13) Does the opportunity address data processing and reuse?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes improving how mapping data are processed and reused, including handling nontraditional datasets and supporting nontraditional applications.
14) Is remote sensing a focus area for proposals?
Yes. A major thematic focus is improving the use of remote sensing for hydrographic and coastal mapping challenges.
15) What kinds of remote sensing outcomes are mentioned?
Remote sensing approaches are described as supporting mapping and assessment of essential fish habitat and coral resources, as well as broader ocean observations and ocean exploration efforts.
16) Does this opportunity include workforce development expectations?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly values workforce development through graduate education and training in ocean and coastal mapping sciences. NOAA expects the funded center to function as both a research hub and a pipeline for developing specialized expertise.
17) How does this opportunity align with NOAA mission goals?
The opportunity is aligned with NOAA's mission goal of "Resilient Coastal Communities and Economies" and the objective of "Safe, efficient and environmentally sound marine transportation."
18) What practical impacts does NOAA appear to be seeking from funded work?
Based on the stated alignment and priorities, NOAA is looking for work that can translate into improved nautical charting; better mapping products and services; strengthened decision-making for coastal and marine management; and innovations that reduce risk and environmental impacts associated with marine navigation and transportation.
19) What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 11.400 (Geodetic Surveys and Services).
20) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted and created date was March 5, 2015. The original and current closing date was May 11, 2015.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 10, 2015.
22) Who was the listed point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Andrew Armstrong at the NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center in Durham, New Hampshire.
23) What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was (603) 862-4559.
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