Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NCBN NOI R4531110749
Apply for NPS NCBN NOI R4531110749
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring Estuarine Condition at Colonial National Historical Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and Assateague Island National Seashore, Northeast Coastal and Barrier Netwook, 2008 2009" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2011 and posted on Aug 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $52,978.00 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Virginia Institute of Marine Science under The College of William and Mary.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award for work focused on monitoring estuarine condition in three National Park System units within the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network: Colonial National Historical Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and Assateague Island National Seashore. The project period referenced in the title is 2008 to 2009, and the activity sits within the NPS natural resources monitoring and stewardship mission, specifically tied to tracking the health and condition of estuarine environments associated with these parks.
The announcement is not structured as an open competition and is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it signals the government’s intent to issue a task agreement modification award under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework. CESU agreements are commonly used by DOI agencies to partner with universities and research institutions for applied science, monitoring, and technical support, and this action is described as a modification to an existing task agreement rather than a brand-new standalone award. The notice cites DOI policy (505 DM 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach, which typically covers circumstances where a single source is justified (for example, when specific expertise, prior work, continuity of long-term monitoring, or unique capabilities make competition impracticable).
The intended recipient is the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) under the College of William and Mary, named directly as the single-source awardee. Because the recipient is predetermined, the key practical takeaway is that other organizations are not being solicited to apply for or compete for this funding. The eligible applicants field reflects this by indicating "Others" with clarification provided in the eligibility information that the announcement is solely for VIMS and is not an application-based opportunity.
From an administrative perspective, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument type. Cooperative agreements differ from standard grants in that they typically involve substantial federal involvement, meaning NPS staff may be expected to coordinate closely with the recipient on methods, deliverables, reporting, and integration of results into park monitoring programs. The associated CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with research, monitoring, and technical assistance supporting national park resources.
The estimated total funding amount listed is $52,978, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which often appears in federal listings when the announcement is primarily informational (as with a notice of intent) or when final award amounts are governed through the task agreement modification process rather than through a competitive range. The posting and creation date are August 31, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 2, 2011, and an archive date of October 2, 2011. Those dates reinforce that this was a short-window public notice rather than an open call for proposals.
Anyone needing access to the full announcement or experiencing issues retrieving it electronically is directed to the NPS contact listed: Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award for work focused on monitoring estuarine condition in three National Park System units in the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network: Colonial National Historical Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and Assateague Island National Seashore.
Is this an open grant competition or a request for applications?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications and is not structured as an open competition. It is a public notice that NPS intends to make a specific award using a noncompetitive approach.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended (predetermined) recipient is the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) under the College of William and Mary, named directly in the notice as the single-source awardee.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. Because the recipient is predetermined, other organizations are not being solicited to apply for or compete for this funding. The eligibility information indicates the announcement is solely for VIMS and is not an application-based opportunity.
What is the purpose of posting this if no applications are being accepted?
The notice functions as a short-window public posting to document the government's intent to proceed with a noncompetitive, single-source award, rather than to solicit proposals.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument type.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement. In this context, that means NPS staff may be expected to coordinate closely with the recipient on items like methods, deliverables, reporting, and integrating results into park monitoring programs.
Is this a brand-new award or a modification to something that already exists?
This action is described as a task agreement modification award under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, meaning it is a modification to an existing task agreement rather than a brand-new standalone award.
What is the CESU framework referenced in the notice?
CESU agreements are commonly used by Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies to partner with universities and research institutions for applied science, monitoring, and technical support. The notice states the award action will occur under this framework.
Why is this being done as a noncompetitive, single-source award?
The notice cites DOI policy (505 DM 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach. The description indicates this policy is typically used when a single source is justified, such as when specific expertise, prior work, continuity of long-term monitoring, or unique capabilities make competition impracticable.
Which parks and network are included in the monitoring work?
The work is focused on estuarine condition monitoring for three parks in the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network: Colonial National Historical Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and Assateague Island National Seashore.
What time period does the project cover?
The project period referenced in the title is 2008 to 2009.
What NPS mission area does this work support?
The activity sits within the NPS natural resources monitoring and stewardship mission, specifically tied to tracking the health and condition of estuarine environments associated with the listed parks.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
How much funding is expected?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $52,978.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show as $0?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which often appears in federal listings when the announcement is primarily informational (as with a notice of intent) or when final award amounts are governed through the task agreement modification process rather than through a competitive range.
When was this notice posted and what were the closing dates?
The posting and creation date are August 31, 2011. The original and current closing date are both September 2, 2011. The archive date is October 2, 2011.
What do the short posting and closing dates suggest about the nature of the notice?
The dates indicate this was a short-window public notice rather than an open call for proposals.
Who can be contacted for the full announcement or if there are issues accessing it?
The notice directs anyone needing access to the full announcement or experiencing issues retrieving it electronically to contact Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist.
What are the contact details provided?
Phone: 301-432-7890
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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