Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI GRSM P11AT51069
Apply for NPS NOI GRSM P11AT51069
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Front End Development for Biodiversity Database" 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 Sep 15, 2011 and posted on Sep 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 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 $32,563.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Front End Development for Biodiversity Database" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOI GRSM P11AT51069) is a discretionary, non-competitive notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement. It is being issued under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) and will result in a task agreement awarded specifically to Clemson University through the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). In practice, this means the agency is signaling its intention to fund a particular partner rather than soliciting proposals in an open competition.
The purpose of the project is to build a new biodiversity database system that modernizes and replaces an older ATBI (All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory) database while keeping the core biological data capabilities intact. The work emphasizes improved front-end functionality and usability, meaning the user interface and day-to-day data entry, editing, and retrieval experience should be better than what existed in the legacy system. A key technical requirement is to take a recently provided Microsoft Access database structure (the schema for the new biodiversity database) and adapt or migrate it into Microsoft SQL Server. SQL Server is not only the target back-end database platform, but it is also identified as central to the development approach for the front end, indicating a Microsoft-centric stack where SQL Server will serve as the authoritative data store supporting the application layer.
Another major requirement is integration with ArcGIS to provide full GIS capability. This suggests the system must support spatial data workflows, such as storing, viewing, querying, and managing geographically referenced biological observations or resource records. The database and front end are expected to work in tandem with ArcGIS tools so that users can leverage mapping and spatial analysis alongside standard biodiversity data management.
The system must also be web-enabled, specifically so off-site users can enter and edit data remotely. This implies development of a web-accessible interface with appropriate authentication and permissions, enabling distributed collaborators to contribute to and maintain records without being physically on-site or restricted to an internal network. Taken together, the scope points to a modernized, multi-user biodiversity information system that supports traditional biological datasets, spatial/GIS integration, and remote web-based data management.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity lists one expected award and indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding amount is $32,563, with no specified award floor or ceiling (both listed as zero, which often reflects that the amount is handled through the internal task agreement rather than a competitive range). The eligible applicant type is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," consistent with the intended recipient being Clemson University. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 20, 2011, and an archive date of October 20, 2011. The CFDA listing associated with the award is 15.945, covering Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the listed contact is Alison Smith, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 404-507-5754 or by email at alisonsmith@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Front End Development for Biodiversity Database."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOI GRSM P11AT51069.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is described as a discretionary, non-competitive notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement. This indicates the agency is announcing its intent to fund a specific partner rather than soliciting proposals through open competition.
What kind of award is being used?
The announcement indicates a cooperative agreement and notes it will result in a task agreement awarded through the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The task agreement is intended to be awarded specifically to Clemson University through the Piedmont South Atlantic CESU.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to build a new biodiversity database system that modernizes and replaces an older ATBI (All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory) database while keeping the core biological data capabilities intact.
What does the project focus on improving?
The work emphasizes improved front-end functionality and usability, meaning the user interface and the day-to-day experience for data entry, editing, and retrieval should be better than the legacy system.
What is the legacy system being replaced?
The new system is intended to modernize and replace an older ATBI (All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory) database.
What database structure is being used as the starting point for the new system?
A recently provided Microsoft Access database structure (the schema for the new biodiversity database) is identified as the starting point that must be adapted or migrated.
What is the target back-end database platform?
Microsoft SQL Server is the target back-end database platform and is described as central to the development approach for the front end.
Does the opportunity specify a particular technology direction?
Yes. The announcement points to a Microsoft-centric stack where SQL Server serves as the authoritative data store supporting the application layer, with the database schema coming from Microsoft Access and being moved/adapted into SQL Server.
Is GIS capability required?
Yes. A major requirement is integration with ArcGIS to provide full GIS capability.
What does ArcGIS integration suggest the system needs to support?
It suggests the system must support spatial data workflows such as storing, viewing, querying, and managing geographically referenced biological observations or resource records, and work in tandem with ArcGIS tools for mapping and spatial analysis.
Does the system need to be accessible over the web?
Yes. The system must be web-enabled so off-site users can enter and edit data remotely.
Who are the expected remote users?
The announcement generally describes "off-site users" who need to enter and edit data remotely, implying distributed collaborators who are not physically on-site.
Are authentication and permissions mentioned?
They are implied. The description notes a web-accessible interface enabling remote data entry and editing, which typically requires appropriate authentication and permissions, though specific methods are not detailed in the provided information.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $32,563.
Is there a required cost share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is an award floor or ceiling specified?
No. Both the award floor and ceiling are listed as zero, which often reflects that the amount is handled through the internal task agreement rather than a competitive range.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the listing?
The eligible applicant type is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the intended recipient being Clemson University.
What policy is referenced for issuing this notice?
The notice is being issued under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the award is 15.945.
What does CFDA 15.945 relate to?
It covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2011.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date and current closing date are both listed as September 20, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 20, 2011.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Alison Smith, Contract Specialist.
How can Alison Smith be reached?
Phone: 404-507-5754. Email: alisonsmith@nps.gov.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent to award"?
Based on the description provided, it means NPS is signaling its intention to fund a particular partner (Clemson University via the Piedmont South Atlantic CESU) rather than conducting an open solicitation for proposals.
What are the key functional expectations for the new system?
The key expectations described are: modernizing the ATBI database while preserving core biological data capabilities; improving front-end usability for data entry/editing/retrieval; migrating/adapting the Access schema to SQL Server; integrating with ArcGIS for full GIS capability; and enabling web access for remote data entry and editing.
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