Opportunity Information: Apply for 8USFWSIM 1002
Apply for 8USFWSIM 1002
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Vegetation Classification System" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2011 and posted on Jun 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 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 $76,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $76,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- There is not an application process for the National Vegetation Classification System project. This is a notice of intent to award the University of Nevada, Reno a single source agreement of 76,000 under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Vegetation Classification System grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 8USFWSIM 1002) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement focused on building a formal vegetation classification and producing a vegetation map for Nevada. The work is explicitly tied to the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS), meaning the classification must follow the nationally recognized standard framework used to describe and organize vegetation types in a consistent way. The effort is grounded in field-collected vegetation data, and that field information is then used to support a classification that can be translated into practical, mappable vegetation units.
The project has two tightly linked technical deliverables. First, the partner is expected to help develop the NVCS-based vegetation classification derived from field data. Second, the project includes creation of a vegetation map using aerial photography, with the newly developed classification serving as the legend and organizational backbone for mapping. In practical terms, the end product is not just a written classification; it is a classification that is designed from the beginning to be implemented as a mapped dataset, where each mapped unit corresponds to a defined vegetation type or group of types aligned with NVCS concepts.
USFWS anticipates substantial involvement throughout the project, which is why the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off grant. The agency will collaborate directly on development of the classification system and, importantly, on translating that classification into units that can be reliably interpreted and mapped from imagery. USFWS also retains major responsibilities on the mapping side: the Service will develop the vegetation polygons through photointerpretation of existing aerial photography. In addition, USFWS will lead the quality control/quality assurance process and the map accuracy assessment procedures used to evaluate the final vegetation mapping products. The notice also emphasizes that any award decisions, contract actions, modifications, change orders, and control of work performance remain exclusively under government control, underscoring that USFWS will be actively steering and overseeing the work.
In terms of funding and timeline, the opportunity was posted June 14, 2011, with a closing date of June 28, 2011, and an archive date of July 28, 2011. The estimated total funding is $76,000, and the award ceiling is also $76,000, indicating a single award at that amount. The opportunity expected one award and does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Eligibility is unusual compared with open competitions because the notice states there is not an application process for this project. Instead, it serves as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the University of Nevada, Reno for $76,000, justified under Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14 (B4)). While the opportunity category is listed as discretionary and the activity category is natural resources, the practical takeaway is that this was not structured for general applicants to submit proposals in competition; it was published to document the agency’s intent to fund a specific partner for this NVCS vegetation classification and mapping support.
For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the listed contact is Kaylene Keller, IM Data Manager, at (916) 278-9419.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS) grant opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 8USFWSIM 1002) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement focused on building a formal, NVCS-based vegetation classification for Nevada and producing a vegetation map that uses that classification as its mapping legend.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to create an NVCS-compliant vegetation classification grounded in field-collected vegetation data and to translate that classification into practical, mappable vegetation units for a Nevada vegetation map.
What does it mean that the work must be tied to the NVCS?
It means the vegetation classification must follow the nationally recognized National Vegetation Classification System framework so vegetation types are described and organized consistently and can be compared and used across projects.
What are the major deliverables under this cooperative agreement?
There are two tightly linked deliverables: (1) development of an NVCS-based vegetation classification derived from field data, and (2) creation of a vegetation map using aerial photography where the map legend is based on the newly developed NVCS classification.
Is the end product only a written classification?
No. The project is designed so the classification can be implemented as a mapped dataset. The classification is built to support mapping, with each mapped unit corresponding to defined vegetation types or groups aligned with NVCS concepts.
What data sources will be used to build the classification?
The classification is grounded in field-collected vegetation data, which is then used to support a formal classification that can be translated into mappable vegetation units.
How will the vegetation map be created?
The map will be created using aerial photography, with the NVCS-based classification serving as the legend and organizational backbone for interpreting and mapping vegetation units.
What role will USFWS play during the project?
USFWS anticipates substantial involvement throughout the project. The Service will collaborate directly on developing the classification and on translating it into units that can be reliably interpreted and mapped from imagery.
Why is this opportunity a cooperative agreement instead of a traditional grant?
It is a cooperative agreement because USFWS expects substantial involvement, including direct collaboration on classification development and on translating the classification into mappable units, along with significant responsibilities on the mapping and evaluation side.
What mapping responsibilities will USFWS retain?
USFWS will develop the vegetation polygons through photointerpretation of existing aerial photography. USFWS will also lead the quality control/quality assurance process and the map accuracy assessment procedures used to evaluate the final mapping products.
Who leads quality assurance and accuracy assessment for the final map?
USFWS will lead the quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) process and the map accuracy assessment procedures for the final vegetation mapping products.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $76,000, and the award ceiling is also $76,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity expected one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2011, and closed on June 28, 2011. The archive date is July 28, 2011.
Is there an application process for this opportunity?
No. The notice states there is not an application process for this project.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
The notice serves as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the University of Nevada, Reno for $76,000, rather than an open competition for general applicants.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
It means the announcement was published to document USFWS's intent to fund a specific partner (the University of Nevada, Reno) instead of soliciting competing proposals from multiple applicants.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 8USFWSIM 1002.
What are the listed opportunity and activity categories?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, and the activity category is natural resources.
How much control does the government retain over the work?
The notice emphasizes that award decisions, contract actions, modifications, change orders, and control of work performance remain exclusively under government control, indicating USFWS will actively steer and oversee the work.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement or access issues?
The listed contact is Kaylene Keller, IM Data Manager, at (916) 278-9419.
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