Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC01530
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mammoth Corrals Locale Cultural Resource Survey" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mammoth Corrals Locale Cultural Resource Survey (Funding Opportunity No. NOIP16AC01530) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, not an open call for applications. In other words, the NPS published this announcement to inform the public that it planned to fund a specific task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement, rather than solicit new proposals through a competitive process. The project sits within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and is associated with CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs). The statutory authority cited is 54 U.S.C. 100703, which supports work conducted through Cooperative Study Units.
The intended recipient is the University of Wyoming, which will partner with the NPS to complete a cultural resources inventory and evaluation, along with condition assessments, across a defined study area of about 97 acres near the Mammoth Corrals area off the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park. The core purpose is to identify and document cultural resources within that locale, assess their significance and current condition, and provide information that can guide stewardship, protection, and future management decisions. The activity category is listed under natural resources, but the work itself is clearly cultural resource and archeological in nature, focusing on inventory, evaluation, and condition reporting.
The anticipated federal funding amount is $50,000, and there is no cost share requirement. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement issued as a task award, which signals that NPS expects to be actively involved in the work rather than simply issuing a grant and receiving a final report. The anticipated period of performance runs through August 1, 2017, which is also stated as the anticipated length of the agreement.
A notable feature of this opportunity is the degree of NPS substantial involvement described. NPS staff are expected to collaborate closely with the University of Wyoming on key elements of the project, including developing the project design, setting objectives, defining the inventory areas, planning field logistics, providing safety training, participating in field and laboratory studies, and assisting with reporting. This level of engagement is typical for cooperative agreements, where the federal agency and recipient jointly carry out the work.
The announcement also explains why the NPS did not pursue full and open competition. The University of Wyoming is part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and was already covered under an existing cooperative agreement (P14AC00749) that allows it to take on specific tasks of this kind. While three CESU network members were considered, the University of Wyoming was selected based on its demonstrated capacity and long-standing collaboration with NPS, including extensive experience preparing proposals and conducting archeological inventories, and a working relationship spanning roughly twenty years on related efforts. The point of contact for the award is Tina Holland, Agreements Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Mammoth Corrals Locale Cultural Resource Survey (Funding Opportunity No. NOIP16AC01530)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding for a specific cultural resources survey project near the Mammoth Corrals area in Yellowstone National Park. The announcement communicates the government's plan to fund a particular task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement framework, rather than seeking new proposals.
Is this an open grant competition where organizations can apply?
No. This is a notice of intent to award, not an open call for applications. The NPS published it to inform the public that it planned to make an award to a specific recipient under an existing master cooperative agreement, rather than run a competitive application process.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The project is within the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs.
What is the statutory authority for this award?
The statutory authority cited is 54 U.S.C. 100703, which supports work conducted through Cooperative Study Units.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is the University of Wyoming.
Why was the University of Wyoming selected?
The NPS selected the University of Wyoming because it is a member of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and is already covered under an existing cooperative agreement that allows this type of task award. The announcement also notes the university's demonstrated capacity, extensive experience conducting archeological inventories and preparing proposals, and a long-standing working relationship with NPS spanning roughly twenty years. While three CESU network members were considered, the University of Wyoming was selected based on these qualifications.
What is the CESU network and why does it matter here?
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network is referenced as the partnership structure through which this work will be executed. Because the University of Wyoming is a CESU network member under an existing cooperative agreement, the NPS can issue a task award for specific work rather than initiating a separate open competition.
What existing agreement does this task award fall under?
The notice references an existing cooperative agreement, P14AC00749, under which the University of Wyoming can take on specific tasks like this cultural resource inventory and evaluation.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement issued as a task award. This indicates the NPS expects active, substantial involvement in the work rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final deliverable.
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $50,000.
Is a cost share or match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
What is the period of performance for the project?
The anticipated period of performance runs through August 1, 2017, which is also described as the anticipated length of the agreement.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place in Yellowstone National Park, near the Mammoth Corrals area off the Grand Loop Road.
How large is the study area?
The defined study area is approximately 97 acres.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to identify and document cultural resources within the Mammoth Corrals locale, evaluate their significance, assess their current condition, and provide information to guide stewardship, protection, and future management decisions.
What kinds of activities will the project include?
The notice describes a cultural resources inventory and evaluation, along with condition assessments, across the defined study area. It also references field and laboratory studies and reporting as part of the work effort.
Is this opportunity categorized as cultural resources or natural resources?
The activity category is listed under natural resources, but the described work is cultural resource and archeological in nature, focused on inventory, evaluation, and condition reporting.
What does NPS "substantial involvement" mean for this cooperative agreement?
The notice explains that NPS staff are expected to collaborate closely with the University of Wyoming on major elements of the project. This includes developing the project design, setting objectives, defining inventory areas, planning field logistics, providing safety training, participating in field and laboratory studies, and assisting with reporting. This kind of joint engagement is characteristic of cooperative agreements.
Why did NPS not pursue full and open competition for this funding?
The announcement states that the work is being issued as a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement within the CESU network. Three CESU network members were considered, and the University of Wyoming was selected based on demonstrated capacity and a long history of collaboration and relevant experience, which the notice presents as the rationale for not conducting a broader competitive solicitation.
Who is the point of contact for this award?
The point of contact listed is Tina Holland, Agreements Officer.
Does the notice indicate any application deadline or submission requirements?
No. Because this is a notice of intent to award rather than an open solicitation, the information provided does not describe an application deadline, submission instructions, or eligibility requirements for outside applicants.
What deliverable is the NPS seeking from the project?
Based on the description, the expected outputs include documentation from the cultural resources inventory and evaluation, condition assessments of identified resources, and reporting that can inform stewardship, protection, and management decisions. The notice also mentions NPS assistance with reporting as part of the cooperative effort.
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