Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSR2 MBP SJV MASKEDBOBWHITEQUAIL
Apply for FWSR2 MBP SJV MASKEDBOBWHITEQUAIL
- The Migratory Birds in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Masked Bobwhite Quail Surveys Sonora, Mexico" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 14, 2009 and posted on Sep 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $81,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of Interior Guidance (505 DM 2.14), USFWS Region 2 provides notice of its intent to make a single source award in the amount of 81,000 to Eduardo Gomez to continue to support surveys for Masked Bobwhite in the Mexican state of Sonora. Mr. Gomez is a well established, successful biologist operating in Mexico, and is uniquely qualified because he has been working on the Masked Bobwhite survey project for three years. This experience will ensure continuity in methodology and reduce observer bias. He is also well known by the private landowners who have Masked Bobwhites on their property and has permission to access their lands. In addition Mr. Gomez knows the songs and calls given and habitats used by the Masked Bobwhite, which is only learned with years of experience. This announcement is published as a Single Source in accordance with FAR 6.302 1. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. The intent of the Pre Solicitation Notice is for informational purposes only.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Masked Bobwhite Quail Surveys - Sonora, Mexico opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2, under the Migratory Birds program area. The agency is publishing a pre-solicitation notice stating its intent to issue a single-source award, meaning the funding is not being opened for competition and no competitive quotes are being requested. The notice cites Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and references the federal justification authority for single-source actions (FAR 6.302-1). The core purpose of the award is to continue field surveys for the Masked Bobwhite in the Mexican state of Sonora, with the data described as extremely important to the species recovery effort.
The planned award amount is $81,000, with an estimated total funding of $81,000 and an expectation of one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The funding opportunity number is FWSR2 MBP SJV MASKEDBOBWHITEQUAIL, and the activity category is Environment and Natural Resources. The posting and creation date are September 14, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 18, 2009, and an archive date of October 18, 2009. Although the listing includes an eligible applicants category of "Others" (with a note to see additional eligibility information), the narrative makes clear that this specific announcement is intended for a named recipient rather than an open applicant pool.
USFWS justifies the single-source selection of Eduardo Gomez by emphasizing his unique qualifications and the practical constraints of doing this work effectively in Sonora. According to the notice, he has already worked on the Masked Bobwhite survey project for three years, which supports continuity in survey methodology and helps reduce observer bias that can occur when new personnel change how detections and observations are made or interpreted. The agency also highlights his established relationships with private landowners who have Masked Bobwhites on their property and notes that he already has permission to access those lands, which can be a major limiting factor for wildlife surveys on private holdings. In addition, the notice stresses that successful detection depends on specialized field knowledge, including familiarity with the species songs and calls and the specific habitats it uses, expertise that is typically developed only after years of experience. In short, the award is positioned as a continuation effort where consistency, access, and species-specific field skills are central to producing reliable survey results.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Robert Mesta, Sonoran Joint Venture Coordinator, reachable by phone at 520-882-0047 (with a Help Desk also referenced).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Masked Bobwhite Quail Surveys - Sonora, Mexico".
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The notice places it under the Migratory Birds program area.
What is the main purpose of the planned award?
The core purpose is to continue field surveys for the Masked Bobwhite in the Mexican state of Sonora. The notice states the resulting data are extremely important to the species recovery effort.
Where will the work take place?
The surveys are intended to be conducted in Sonora, Mexico.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The agency describes this as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The USFWS published this as a pre-solicitation notice stating its intent to issue a single-source award. The notice indicates the funding is not being opened for competition and that no competitive quotes are being requested.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
In this notice, it means the agency intends to make an award to a specific recipient rather than accept applications from a broad pool of applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice identifies Eduardo Gomez as the single-source selectee.
Why does USFWS say Eduardo Gomez is uniquely qualified?
The justification provided includes several points: he has already worked on the Masked Bobwhite survey project for three years (supporting continuity in survey methodology), continuity can help reduce observer bias, he has established relationships with private landowners where Masked Bobwhites occur, he already has permission to access those private lands, and successful detection requires specialized field knowledge such as familiarity with the species' songs and calls and the habitats it uses.
What practical constraint is highlighted as important for carrying out the surveys?
The notice emphasizes that access to private lands can be a major limiting factor for wildlife surveys, and the intended recipient already has permission to enter the relevant properties.
How much funding is planned?
The planned award amount is $81,000, and the estimated total funding listed is also $81,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWSR2 MBP SJV MASKEDBOBWHITEQUAIL.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What are the posting and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posting/creation date is September 14, 2009. The original and current closing date is September 18, 2009. The archive date is October 18, 2009.
Does the listing specify who is eligible to apply?
The listing includes an eligible applicants category of "Others" with a note to see additional eligibility information. However, the narrative also makes clear that this particular announcement is intended for a named recipient rather than an open applicant pool.
What legal or policy authorities are cited to justify the single-source approach?
The notice cites Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and references the federal justification authority for single-source actions (FAR 6.302-1).
Who can be contacted with questions or if there are issues accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Robert Mesta, Sonoran Joint Venture Coordinator. The phone number provided is 520-882-0047. The notice also references a Help Desk.
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