Opportunity Information: Apply for H9911100023
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- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Map of Submerged Beringia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2010 and posted on Jun 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,050.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,050.00 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).
- Program was previously competed and posted in the Federal Registrar. Award will only be made to The Alaska Siberia Research Center.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Map of Submerged Beringia" opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not open for applications and is being posted mainly to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific, already-selected project. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement (under a CESU framework) rather than a standard contract, because NPS expects to be substantially involved in the work and because the project is meant to advance public-program goals tied to research partnerships, shared heritage, and resource stewardship.
The recipient identified for the award is the Alaska Siberia Research Center (ASRC), with Alexander Dolitsky listed as the principal investigator. The total anticipated federal funding is $35,050, with no cost share or matching requirement. It is described as a new award with an anticipated two-year agreement period, running from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, although a key project milestone is to complete the main technical products by March 2011. The funding appears to be provided in FY2010 only, at the full amount listed (the award ceiling and floor are both $35,050), and the posting notes that there is one expected award.
The core purpose of the project is to develop a meta-database of bathymetric data (underwater depth and seafloor information) and use it to produce a modern map of "submerged Beringia." In practical terms, the work is about organizing and standardizing existing bathymetric datasets into a master reference database, then generating an updated map product suitable for research, interpretation, and broader use. The announcement emphasizes that this database and map would be a unique deliverable and is positioned as timely because of U.S. and Russian presidential interest at the time in establishing an international heritage area connected to the Bering Strait region.
Although the notice describes the award as single-source, it also explains why that is justified: the project concept had previously been competed through the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program, which uses a nationwide call for proposals and a multi-step selection process. That process includes internal NPS review, ranking by an external stakeholder panel that is FACA-compliant, and final selection by NPS. ASRC proposed the project through that process and was chosen because it had the specialized expertise needed to build the database and produce the map, making competition for this specific award impractical at this stage.
A major feature of the opportunity is the "substantial involvement" required from both parties, which is why it is handled as assistance via a cooperative agreement. ASRC is expected to provide the technical capability to compile bathymetric information, design the meta-database structure, and generate the final map outputs. NPS involvement is described as hands-on and programmatic: NPS staff will contribute subject-matter expertise and connections in Beringian anthropology, geology, and archaeology across Alaska and Russia; provide natural and cultural resource input and GIS guidance so the data layers and formats align with NPS standards; help shape the conceptual design of the master database and map products; and support review, production, and distribution of outreach materials. NPS will also help facilitate partner review to build broader community ownership of the final products, connect the work to the scientific community for research planning, and promote awareness through newsletters and other communication channels.
The deliverables listed are a meta-database, the finished map, and a public presentation. The broader public purpose cited for supporting the work is resource stewardship and conservation, aligned with the Shared Beringian Heritage Program goal of building partnerships on both sides of the Bering Strait to strengthen international cooperation and conservation of shared natural and cultural heritage. The statutory authority referenced includes 16 U.S.C. 1(g) for NPS cooperative agreements and the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (noted as 104-208) as part of the authorization context.
Administrative details in the posting identify the funding opportunity number as H9911100023 (also shown in the abstract section as J9911100023), classify it under a discretionary opportunity and a humanities/cultural affairs activity category, and list CFDA as 00.000 "Not Elsewhere Classified." The announcement was posted June 26, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2010, and an archive date of July 30, 2010, reflecting that it functions as a public notice rather than a competitive solicitation. The NPS point of contact is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), with a listed phone number of 907-644-3303 for access or questions about the announcement.
Map of Submerged Beringia - FAQs
Is this opportunity open for applications?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award. It is posted to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific, already-selected project, rather than to solicit new applications.
What does "notice of intent to award" mean in practical terms?
It means NPS is announcing its intent to make an award to a named recipient. The notice functions as a public transparency posting, not a competitive funding announcement where multiple applicants can apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The identified recipient is the Alaska Siberia Research Center (ASRC). The principal investigator (PI) listed is Alexander Dolitsky.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
One. The posting indicates there is one expected award.
What is the funding amount for this project?
The total anticipated federal funding is $35,050.
Is there a minimum or maximum (floor/ceiling) award amount?
Yes. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $35,050, indicating the full anticipated amount is fixed as presented in the notice.
Is there any cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What type of award is being used (grant, contract, or something else)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement (under a CESU framework), rather than a standard contract.
Why is this being handled as a cooperative agreement instead of a contract?
The notice explains that NPS expects substantial involvement in the work. A cooperative agreement is used as an assistance instrument when the federal agency anticipates hands-on participation and programmatic collaboration to advance public-program goals.
What does "substantial involvement" mean for this project?
Based on the notice, substantial involvement includes NPS staff providing subject-matter expertise and connections (including Beringian anthropology, geology, and archaeology across Alaska and Russia), offering natural and cultural resource input and GIS guidance to align formats with NPS standards, helping shape the conceptual design of the master database and map products, supporting review/production/distribution of outreach materials, facilitating partner review to build broader community ownership, connecting the work to the scientific community for research planning, and promoting awareness through newsletters and other communication channels.
What is the purpose of the "Map of Submerged Beringia" project?
The core purpose is to develop a meta-database of bathymetric data (underwater depth and seafloor information) and use it to produce a modern map of submerged Beringia. In practical terms, the work focuses on organizing and standardizing existing bathymetric datasets into a master reference database and generating an updated map product suitable for research, interpretation, and broader use.
What is a "meta-database" in the context of this notice?
In the context provided, the meta-database is a master reference database that organizes and standardizes existing bathymetric datasets so they can be compiled consistently and used to generate the final map product.
What is bathymetric data?
Bathymetric data refers to underwater depth and seafloor information. The project is specifically about compiling and standardizing existing bathymetric datasets.
What deliverables are expected from the project?
The notice lists three deliverables: a meta-database, the finished map, and a public presentation.
What is the anticipated period of performance for the agreement?
The notice describes an anticipated two-year agreement period running from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012.
Are there any key milestones mentioned?
Yes. A key milestone is to complete the main technical products by March 2011.
Is this considered a new award or a continuation?
It is described as a new award.
Which fiscal year provides the funding?
The notice indicates the funding appears to be provided in FY2010 only, at the full amount listed.
Why is the award described as "single-source"?
The notice describes it as single-source because the specific project and recipient have already been selected. It also states this is justified because the project concept had previously been competed through the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program, and ASRC was chosen due to specialized expertise, making competition for this specific award impractical at this stage.
How was the project originally selected if this notice is not competitive?
According to the notice, the project concept was previously competed through the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program using a nationwide call for proposals and a multi-step selection process. That process included internal NPS review, ranking by an external stakeholder panel that is FACA-compliant, and final selection by NPS.
What program is associated with this effort?
The notice ties the project to the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program and describes the broader purpose as resource stewardship and conservation through partnerships on both sides of the Bering Strait.
What public purpose does NPS cite for supporting this work?
The stated public purpose is resource stewardship and conservation, aligned with the Shared Beringian Heritage Program goal of building partnerships on both sides of the Bering Strait to strengthen international cooperation and conservation of shared natural and cultural heritage.
Why is the project described as timely?
The notice positions the database and map as timely because of U.S. and Russian presidential interest at the time in establishing an international heritage area connected to the Bering Strait region.
What role is ASRC expected to play?
ASRC is expected to provide the technical capability to compile bathymetric information, design the meta-database structure, and generate the final map outputs.
What role is NPS expected to play?
NPS is expected to be hands-on and programmatic, including providing subject-matter expertise, natural and cultural resource input, GIS guidance to align with NPS standards, input into conceptual design, support for review and outreach materials, partner facilitation for broader ownership, and communications support (such as newsletters) to promote awareness.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The posting identifies the funding opportunity number as H9911100023. It is also shown in the abstract section as J9911100023.
How is this opportunity classified in the posting?
It is classified as a discretionary opportunity and listed under a humanities/cultural affairs activity category.
What CFDA number is listed?
The CFDA is listed as 00.000 "Not Elsewhere Classified."
When was the notice posted, and what are the listed dates?
The notice was posted on June 26, 2010. It lists an original and current closing date of June 30, 2010, and an archive date of July 30, 2010. These dates reflect that it functions as a public notice rather than a competitive solicitation.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions?
The listed NPS point of contact is Erica Cordeiro. The email provided is EricaCordeiro@nps.gov, and the phone number listed is 907-644-3303.
What legal/statutory authority is referenced?
The notice references 16 U.S.C. 1(g) for NPS cooperative agreements and the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (noted as 104-208) as part of the authorization context.
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