Opportunity Information: Apply for N40080 15 2 0006
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- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2015 and posted on Mar 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS), Funding Opportunity Number N40080 15 2 0006, is a discretionary Cooperative Agreement offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Its central goal is to fund technical services needed to carry out the MAPS program, a standardized, continent-wide bird monitoring effort that uses constant-effort mist-netting and banding to track migratory bird productivity (breeding success and recruitment of young) and survivorship (annual survival of adults and juveniles). The work is to be conducted on Department of Defense lands at three specific installations: Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) in Quantico, Virginia; Naval Support Facility Dahlgren (NSFDL) in Dahlgren, Virginia; and Naval Support Facility Indian Head (NSFIH) in Indian Head, Maryland.
The purpose of conducting MAPS at these installations is conservation- and compliance-driven. By generating consistent, long-term data on bird populations, the project supports the conservation of migratory birds and helps the Navy and Marine Corps meet obligations and management needs associated with the Department of Defense Partners in Flight Program, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and each installation's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). In practical terms, the monitoring results can be used to understand how habitat conditions and management actions on the bases influence bird populations over time, and to document stewardship outcomes in a way that is comparable to MAPS sites across North America.
The scope of work is focused on operating up to two constant-effort bird banding stations per installation, following the standardized MAPS protocol. "Constant effort" generally means repeating the same sampling design across the breeding season and from year to year (for example, consistent net locations, operating schedules, and effort levels), which is essential for producing trend data that can be interpreted reliably. The announcement notes that the stations may be established at any combination of the listed installations, at the Navy's discretion, meaning the government could choose where one or more stations will be run and how effort is distributed among MCBQ, NSFDL, and NSFIH. Because the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, the government typically anticipates an active role in coordinating aspects of the work, such as site selection, scheduling, or integration with installation natural resource staff and management priorities, rather than simply purchasing a fixed deliverable as in a standard procurement contract.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 12, 2015, created March 25, 2015, and had an application deadline of April 13, 2015, with an archive date of May 13, 2015. The funding activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number listed is 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Blake Wittmann, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-685-1257.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N40080 15 2 0006.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary Cooperative Agreement.
Who is offering this Cooperative Agreement?
The offering agency is the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
What is the main goal of the project being funded?
The central goal is to fund technical services needed to carry out the MAPS program, a standardized, continent-wide bird monitoring effort.
What is the MAPS program, based on this notice?
MAPS is described as a standardized, continent-wide bird monitoring effort that uses constant-effort mist-netting and banding to track:
- Migratory bird productivity (breeding success and recruitment of young)
- Survivorship (annual survival of adults and juveniles)
Where will the work be performed?
The work is to be conducted on Department of Defense lands at three installations:
- Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), Quantico, Virginia
- Naval Support Facility Dahlgren (NSFDL), Dahlgren, Virginia
- Naval Support Facility Indian Head (NSFIH), Indian Head, Maryland
Does the project have a conservation or compliance purpose?
Yes. The purpose is described as conservation- and compliance-driven, supporting conservation of migratory birds and helping the Navy and Marine Corps meet obligations and management needs tied to:
- The Department of Defense Partners in Flight Program
- The Migratory Bird Treaty Act
- Each installation's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP)
How can MAPS monitoring results be used on these installations?
The notice explains that monitoring results can be used to understand how habitat conditions and management actions on the bases influence bird populations over time, and to document stewardship outcomes in a way that is comparable to MAPS sites across North America.
What activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope focuses on operating up to two constant-effort bird banding stations per installation, following the standardized MAPS protocol.
What does "constant effort" mean in this context?
As described, "constant effort" generally means repeating the same sampling design across the breeding season and from year to year, such as maintaining consistent:
- Net locations
- Operating schedules
- Effort levels
This consistency is described as essential for producing trend data that can be interpreted reliably.
Do stations have to be run at all three installations?
Not necessarily. The announcement notes that stations may be established at any combination of the listed installations, at the Navy's discretion. This means the government could choose where one or more stations will be run and how effort is distributed among MCBQ, NSFDL, and NSFIH.
Why does it matter that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
The notice indicates that, because the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, the government typically anticipates an active role in coordinating aspects of the work (for example, site selection, scheduling, or integration with installation natural resource staff and management priorities), rather than simply purchasing a fixed deliverable as in a standard procurement contract.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Environment.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The notice lists these key dates:
- Posted date: March 12, 2015
- Created date: March 25, 2015
- Application deadline: April 13, 2015
- Archive date: May 13, 2015
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided (including an archive date of May 13, 2015 and an application deadline of April 13, 2015), this posting is presented as a past opportunity rather than an active, open solicitation.
Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Blake Wittmann, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is 202-685-1257.
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