Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSR9 MBP SHOREBIRD 2FY10
Apply for FWSR9 MBP SHOREBIRD 2FY10
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Molecular Sexing of Red Knots and Marbled Godwits" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2009 and posted on Dec 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 22, 2009 Sole Source. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,700.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Sole Source
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 9, issued a FY 2010 discretionary grant notice titled "Molecular Sexing of Red Knots and Marbled Godwits" to support migratory bird monitoring and conservation work. The project is aimed at improving understanding of the ecology, habitat use, and population characteristics of two shorebird species, the Red Knot (Calidris canutus roselaari) and the Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa), with a focus on birds wintering at Guerrero Negro in Baja California Sur, Mexico, an especially important Pacific coast wintering site for both species.
This opportunity is structured as a sole source (single source) award rather than a competitive solicitation. USFWS announced its intent to award approximately $5,610 (with an award range listed around $5,600 to $5,700) to Pronatura Northwest. The notice makes clear it is not a request for quotes and that there is no full competitive announcement attached. The sole source justification is tied to Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and is also cited as consistent with FAR 6.302-1. The agency notes that Pronatura Northwest and its collaborators have unique technical qualifications and decades of regional shorebird experience, and that this work continues and expands a previously funded USFWS project in northwest Mexico while making use of samples already collected.
The core deliverable is molecular analysis of existing blood samples collected from Red Knots and Marbled Godwits by Pronatura-affiliated staff at Guerrero Negro. These samples were already secured and awaiting lab processing at the time of the notice. By using molecular techniques to determine sex from blood samples, the project will estimate the proportion of males and females using Guerrero Negro during the winter period. Those sex ratio results are intended to help evaluate whether these species show latitudinal segregation by sex, a pattern documented in other shorebirds where males and females may winter at different latitudes.
Beyond simply determining sex, the molecular results are intended to be paired with morphometric measurements (body size and related field measurements) to build practical models for sexing birds in the field. A key conservation and research benefit described in the notice is reducing the need for invasive techniques by allowing biologists to infer sex more reliably from external measurements once the models are developed and validated against genetic results. In addition, the molecular data are expected to contribute to understanding population structure at this high-value wintering site, supporting the development of more site-specific conservation strategies for both species.
A significant capacity-building component is included: the grant supports training Mexican biological staff in molecular methods so they can conduct similar analyses in the future. The training is meant to enable ongoing genetic work in a well-equipped laboratory in La Paz, Baja California Sur, strengthening local and regional capability for long-term shorebird research and monitoring in northwest Mexico.
Administratively, the grant falls under CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). It lists one expected award, no cost share or matching requirement, and eligibility shown as unrestricted in general terms, though the actual award is sole source to a named recipient. The posted date was December 21, 2009, with a sole source closing date of December 22, 2009, and an archive date of January 21, 2010. USFWS also states it does not anticipate substantial federal involvement in day-to-day execution, limiting its role to typical stewardship functions such as performance monitoring and technical assistance if requested. A point of contact is provided: Brad Andres, Wildlife Biologist, phone 303-275-2324.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The notice is titled "Molecular Sexing of Red Knots and Marbled Godwits" (FY 2010 discretionary grant notice) issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 9.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports migratory bird monitoring and conservation by improving understanding of the ecology, habitat use, and population characteristics of two shorebird species through molecular (genetic) sex determination using existing blood samples.
Which species are covered by this project?
The project focuses on the Red Knot (Calidris canutus roselaari) and the Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa).
Where is the study focused geographically?
The work focuses on birds wintering at Guerrero Negro in Baja California Sur, Mexico, described in the notice as an especially important Pacific coast wintering site for both Red Knots and Marbled Godwits.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice describes the award as a sole source (single source) action rather than a competitive solicitation. It also states it is not a request for quotes and that there is no full competitive announcement attached.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS announced its intent to make the sole source award to Pronatura Northwest.
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
The notice states an intent to award approximately $5,610, with an indicated award range of about $5,600 to $5,700.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice lists one expected award.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The grant falls under CFDA 15.655, titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
Why is the award being made as sole source?
The notice cites a sole source justification tied to Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and states it is consistent with FAR 6.302-1. It also explains that Pronatura Northwest and collaborators have unique technical qualifications and decades of regional shorebird experience, and that the work continues and expands a previously funded USFWS project in northwest Mexico while using samples already collected.
What are the core activities or deliverables?
The core deliverable is molecular analysis of existing blood samples collected from Red Knots and Marbled Godwits at Guerrero Negro by Pronatura-affiliated staff. The molecular techniques are used to determine sex from those blood samples.
Are the biological samples being newly collected under this grant?
No. The notice indicates the project uses existing blood samples that had already been collected, secured, and were awaiting laboratory processing at the time of the notice.
What key question will the molecular sexing data help answer?
The molecular sex results will be used to estimate the proportion of males and females using Guerrero Negro during winter, helping evaluate whether the species show latitudinal segregation by sex (a pattern documented in other shorebirds where males and females may winter at different latitudes).
How will field measurements be used alongside genetic results?
The notice states the molecular sex results are intended to be paired with morphometric measurements (body size and related field measurements) to build practical models for sexing birds in the field.
What conservation or animal welfare benefit is described for developing field sexing models?
A stated benefit is reducing the need for invasive techniques by allowing biologists to infer sex more reliably from external measurements once those models are developed and validated against genetic results.
How will the project contribute to broader conservation planning at Guerrero Negro?
The notice states the molecular data are expected to contribute to understanding population structure at this high-value wintering site, supporting development of more site-specific conservation strategies for both species.
Does the grant include training or capacity building?
Yes. The notice includes training Mexican biological staff in molecular methods so they can conduct similar analyses in the future.
Where is the training and future genetic work expected to take place?
The notice references enabling ongoing genetic work in a well-equipped laboratory in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
What does the notice say about federal involvement during the project?
USFWS states it does not anticipate substantial federal involvement in day-to-day execution. Its role is limited to typical stewardship functions such as performance monitoring and technical assistance if requested.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The posted date is December 21, 2009. The sole source closing date is December 22, 2009. The archive date is January 21, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The notice lists Brad Andres, Wildlife Biologist, as the point of contact. Phone: 303-275-2324.
Does the notice indicate open eligibility?
Eligibility is shown as unrestricted in general terms in the listing, but the notice also clearly states the actual award is a sole source action to a named recipient (Pronatura Northwest).
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