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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 23, 2013 and posted on Aug 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 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 $361,255.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $361,255.00 in funding.
- 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 is a notice of intent to award, no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R12AP30002MOD002) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region action to extend an existing agreement originally awarded in FY12 (agreement R12AP30002). Rather than launching a new competitive grant, this is a modification that adds one additional year to the period of performance and provides the funding needed to cover that extension. The agency notes that the statement of work does not change from the original award, meaning the project continues as previously designed, just for a longer timeframe with additional support.
At its core, the work supports the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (MSCP), a long-term conservation effort implemented in April 2005 to protect 26 native species and their habitats along the Lower Colorado River corridor. The covered geography spans from Lake Mead downstream to the southern U.S. and Mexico boundary. A major focus within this effort is on native fishes, including three federally listed endangered species: humpback chub, bonytail, and razorback sucker. The program also continues conservation actions for flannelmouth sucker, which is native to the system but not federally listed. Because these species are monitored and managed over long time horizons, the MSCP has an ongoing responsibility to organize, maintain, and provide access to the large volumes of biological and tracking data generated throughout the program.
The database being supported has a long operational history. The Lake Mohave Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database began in 1988 under the direction of P. C. Marsh and the late W. L. Minckley at Arizona State University. In 2009, responsibility for the data transitioned from ASU to Marsh Associates under continued direction of P. C. Marsh. The data system is closely tied to fish tagging and monitoring activities that started even earlier, in the late 1970s, when external tags were first used on razorback suckers in Lake Mohave. Since then, both tagging methods and the database itself have expanded to cover multiple native species, a range of tag technologies, and additional locations across the Lower Colorado River corridor.
A key technical element of the project is the management of tag-based identification data, especially from Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags and wire tags used under current protocols. The opportunity description highlights that PIT tag reads can produce 7-, 9-, or 10-character alphanumeric codes using digits 0 through 9 and letters A through F, and that HDX tags in the database use 7 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F). The database must reliably store and organize these identifiers alongside associated capture, handling, stocking, and monitoring records so that individual fish can be tracked over time and across different monitoring events.
The practical importance of this work is driven by the scale and frequency of new data collection. Field data are regularly generated by Native Fish Work Group participants for bonytail, flannelmouth sucker, and both repatriated (stocked) and wild adult razorback suckers. In addition, fish augmentation efforts are expected to stock tens of thousands of native fish each year, which adds substantial volume to tagging and release records that then need to be integrated into the system. The end product is a continuously updated, user-friendly database that consolidates these diverse inputs and makes them accessible for program management, conservation decision-making, and long-term tracking of native fish populations.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant in the Natural Resources category under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. It also specifies that this is a notice of intent to award and that no competition is being sought, meaning the funding is effectively directed to a specific recipient as part of the agreement continuation. The opportunity anticipated a single award with total estimated funding of $361,255, with the award ceiling and floor both listed at $361,255, reflecting a fixed amount for the extension period. The posting date was August 23, 2013, with a closing date of September 6, 2013, and an archive date of October 6, 2013. For access issues or official inquiries, the listed contact is Grants Officer Shawna Thompson at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
FAQs: Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database (Funding Opportunity Number R12AP30002MOD002)
What is the "Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database" grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region action to extend an existing agreement that supports the Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number R12AP30002MOD002 and relates to an agreement originally awarded in FY12 (agreement R12AP30002).
Is this a new competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states this is not a new competitive grant. It is a modification to an existing agreement and is described as a notice of intent to award with no competition being sought.
What is being changed through this modification?
The modification adds one additional year to the period of performance and provides the funding needed to cover that extension.
Does the statement of work change under this extension?
No. The agency states the statement of work does not change from the original award. The project continues as previously designed, but for a longer timeframe with added support.
What program does this database work support?
The work supports the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (MSCP), a long-term conservation effort implemented in April 2005 to protect 26 native species and their habitats along the Lower Colorado River corridor.
What geographic area is covered by the MSCP described in the opportunity?
The covered geography spans from Lake Mead downstream to the southern U.S. and Mexico boundary.
Which fish species are specifically mentioned as a focus of this effort?
The opportunity highlights native fishes, including three federally listed endangered species: humpback chub, bonytail, and razorback sucker. It also notes ongoing conservation actions for flannelmouth sucker, which is native to the system but not federally listed.
Why is a database needed for this work?
Because these species are monitored and managed over long time horizons, the MSCP has an ongoing responsibility to organize, maintain, and provide access to large volumes of biological and tracking data generated throughout the program.
When did the Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database begin?
The Lake Mohave Lower Colorado River Native Fish Database began in 1988 under the direction of P. C. Marsh and the late W. L. Minckley at Arizona State University.
Who managed the data historically, and did responsibility change?
Initially, the database was directed at Arizona State University under P. C. Marsh and W. L. Minckley. In 2009, responsibility for the data transitioned from Arizona State University to Marsh Associates under continued direction of P. C. Marsh.
How far back do the tagging and monitoring activities go?
The tagging and monitoring activities tied to the database began even earlier than the database itself. The opportunity notes that in the late 1970s, external tags were first used on razorback suckers in Lake Mohave.
What types of tag data does the database need to manage?
A key technical element is management of tag-based identification data, especially from Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags and wire tags used under current protocols.
What identifier formats are mentioned for PIT tags in this opportunity?
The opportunity states that PIT tag reads can produce 7-, 9-, or 10-character alphanumeric codes using digits 0 through 9 and letters A through F.
What identifier format is mentioned for HDX tags in the database?
The opportunity specifies that HDX tags in the database use 7 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F).
What kinds of records must be stored alongside tag identifiers?
The database must reliably store and organize tag identifiers alongside associated capture, handling, stocking, and monitoring records so individual fish can be tracked over time and across monitoring events.
Who generates the field data that must be integrated into the database?
The opportunity notes that field data are regularly generated by Native Fish Work Group participants for bonytail, flannelmouth sucker, and both repatriated (stocked) and wild adult razorback suckers.
How does fish stocking affect the volume of database records?
Fish augmentation efforts are expected to stock tens of thousands of native fish each year, which adds substantial volume to tagging and release records that need to be integrated into the system.
What is the intended end product of the work described?
The described outcome is a continuously updated, user-friendly database that consolidates diverse data inputs and makes them accessible for program management, conservation decision-making, and long-term tracking of native fish populations.
What agency is issuing this action?
The action is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
What type of grant is this listed as?
It is described as a discretionary grant in the Natural Resources category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $361,255.
What are the award ceiling and award floor for this opportunity?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed at $361,255, indicating a fixed amount for the extension period.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was August 23, 2013. The closing date was September 6, 2013. The archive date was October 6, 2013.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or official inquiries?
The listed contact is Grants Officer Shawna Thompson. The phone number provided is 702-293-8570 and the email is smthompson@usbr.gov.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent to award" and that "no competition is being sought"?
Based on the notice language, the funding is effectively directed to a specific recipient as part of the continuation of the existing agreement, rather than being opened up for competitive applications.
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