Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI NOCA P13AC00TBD
Apply for NPS NOI NOCA P13AC00TBD
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Landbird Monitoring NCCN 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2013 and posted on Apr 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $85,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $85,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Landbird Monitoring NCCN 2013 opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior to continue and support landbird monitoring work within the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN). It is structured as a Cooperative Agreement and is tied to natural resource stewardship goals, specifically avian monitoring and related field studies. The announcement makes clear that the NPS intended to issue a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with a total estimated funding amount of $85,000, which also serves as the award ceiling. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
This opportunity is explicitly noncompetitive and single-source. The NPS states it planned to make the award only to the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Point Reyes Station, California. The justification for not competing the award is grounded in Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) under a "Unique Qualifications" rationale. According to the announcement, IBP was considered uniquely qualified due to factors such as its location, specialized technical expertise, and other qualifications described in the agency documentation. Practically, this means the funding notice functioned more as a public notice of intent to award rather than an open call where multiple organizations could reasonably expect to compete for selection.
The work to be funded is described as a Task Agreement (TA) issued under an existing five-year Cooperative Agreement already in place for avian monitoring and related services. The 2013 task is framed as "Year 7" of the broader landbird monitoring program effort within the NCCN, indicating the project is part of a longer-term monitoring strategy rather than a one-off study. IBP would serve as the Principal Investigator for the objectives in the Task Agreement and would be responsible for completing key components needed to continue and advance the NCCN avian monitoring program.
The primary deliverable is the implementation of standardized landbird monitoring surveys using point counts, following established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The fieldwork includes conducting monitoring surveys at multiple park units: Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), North Cascades National Park Service Complex (NOCA), and Olympic National Park (OLYM). The survey design referenced includes an annual panel and a second panel drawn from five rotating panels, totaling 68 transects across MORA, NOCA, and OLYM. In addition, surveys are to be conducted at San Juan Island National Historical Park (SAJH), consisting of 54 points. Beyond field surveys, the agreement emphasizes collaboration with the NPS on all aspects of implementing the NCCN Landbird Monitoring Protocol and SOPs, along with other work described in the funding announcement, reflecting an expectation of close coordination to ensure consistency, data quality, and integration with the network's monitoring objectives.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 24, 2013, with a closing date of May 24, 2013, and later archived on June 23, 2013. It is associated with CFDA number 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). Although the eligible applicant category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the single-source language and unique-qualifications justification indicate the practical intent was to award specifically to IBP. The funding opportunity number is listed as NPS NOI NOCA P13AC00TBD, and the NPS contact provided for access or questions was Barry Fetzer, Contract Specialist, at 360-854-7219 for North Cascades National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Landbird Monitoring NCCN 2013 funding opportunity?
The Landbird Monitoring NCCN 2013 opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior to continue and support landbird monitoring work within the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN). The work is tied to natural resource stewardship goals, specifically avian monitoring and related field studies.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, or something else)?
The announcement describes the instrument as a Cooperative Agreement. The funded work is structured as a Task Agreement issued under an existing five-year Cooperative Agreement already in place for avian monitoring and related services.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The opportunity is explicitly described as noncompetitive and single-source. The notice operates as a public notice of intent to award rather than an open competition.
How many awards did the NPS expect to make?
The announcement states an expectation of a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount and the award ceiling?
The total estimated funding amount is $85,000, and this amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was the intended recipient of this award?
The NPS stated it planned to make the award only to the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Point Reyes Station, California.
Why was the award not competed?
The justification for not competing the award is based on Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) using a "Unique Qualifications" rationale. The announcement indicates IBP was considered uniquely qualified due to factors such as its location, specialized technical expertise, and other qualifications described in agency documentation.
If the eligible applicant category includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can other organizations apply?
Although the eligible applicant category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the announcement also states the action is single-source and intended only for IBP. Based on the information provided, the practical intent was not to select among multiple applicants.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to continue and advance the NCCN avian (landbird) monitoring program by implementing standardized landbird monitoring surveys and supporting protocol-based monitoring activities in coordination with the NPS.
What is the primary deliverable under this task?
The primary deliverable is implementation of standardized landbird monitoring surveys using point counts, following established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Which parks or park units are included in the monitoring surveys?
The fieldwork includes surveys at Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), North Cascades National Park Service Complex (NOCA), and Olympic National Park (OLYM). Surveys are also to be conducted at San Juan Island National Historical Park (SAJH).
What survey design details are described for MORA, NOCA, and OLYM?
The survey design includes an annual panel plus a second panel drawn from five rotating panels, totaling 68 transects across MORA, NOCA, and OLYM.
What survey effort is described for SAJH?
For San Juan Island National Historical Park (SAJH), the announcement describes surveys consisting of 54 points.
What methods are mentioned for the landbird monitoring surveys?
The announcement specifies standardized point count surveys conducted according to established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
How is this 2013 work positioned within the broader monitoring program?
The 2013 task is framed as "Year 7" of the broader landbird monitoring program effort within the NCCN, indicating it is part of a longer-term monitoring strategy.
Who serves as the Principal Investigator for the Task Agreement objectives?
The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) would serve as the Principal Investigator for the objectives in the Task Agreement.
What level of collaboration with NPS is expected?
The agreement emphasizes collaboration with the NPS on all aspects of implementing the NCCN Landbird Monitoring Protocol and SOPs, along with other work described in the funding announcement. This reflects an expectation of close coordination for consistency, data quality, and integration with network monitoring objectives.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2013, had a closing date of May 24, 2013, and was later archived on June 23, 2013.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.944, listed under Natural Resource Stewardship.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is listed as NPS NOI NOCA P13AC00TBD.
Who is the NPS contact for this opportunity and how can they be reached?
The contact provided is Barry Fetzer, Contract Specialist, North Cascades National Park. The phone number listed is 360-854-7219.
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