Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00137
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Produce and Televise Memorial Day and Independence Day Programs Featuring the National Symphony Orchestra on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2016 and posted on Apr 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2016. (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 $6,110,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) to carry out a specific task under an existing cooperative agreement. The underlying arrangement is Master Cooperative Agreement Number P13AC00130, which was established between the National Park Service and Capital Concerts, Inc. The purpose of that master agreement is to support the production and television broadcast of two major national events: the Memorial Day and Independence Day programs featuring the National Symphony Orchestra on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. In practical terms, this notice signals the government is moving forward with a task-level agreement for the 2016 editions of these broadcasts, rather than opening a broad competition for new producers.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government anticipates substantial involvement compared to a standard grant, and the work is governed by the terms and conditions already laid out in the master cooperative agreement unless the task agreement states otherwise. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and is listed under a Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.946), reflecting NPS involvement and the use of nationally significant public grounds and park-managed or park-coordinated spaces tied to civic and cultural heritage.
The core project deliverable is the production and televised presentation of the 2016 Memorial Day and 2016 Independence Day concert programs featuring the National Symphony Orchestra on the Capitol West Lawn. Beyond staging a live public concert, the emphasis is also on broadcast-quality television production, indicating the scope includes planning, technical production, and coordination necessary to deliver a nationally distributed program. The notice highlights a public education and heritage purpose: promoting the public's understanding of cultural heritage through these high-profile commemorative and patriotic events held on iconic public grounds.
Capital Concerts, Inc. is identified as the organization that will supervise all affairs related to television production and concert presentation. That detail, combined with the reference to the master cooperative agreement, indicates this is structured as a continuation or task order under a pre-existing partnership rather than an open-ended solicitation seeking multiple competing proposals. The listing anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), reinforcing that the government intends to fund one entity to execute the work as described.
Financially, the award ceiling is listed as $6,110,000. The opportunity number is P16AS00137, and the posting and creation dates are April 28, 2016. The application closing date is May 8, 2016 (original and current closing dates match), suggesting a short window typical of a notice tied to a specific partner and a time-sensitive event schedule. Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with a note to consult an additional eligibility field for clarification, but the overall structure and the named partner strongly imply the task agreement is meant for the established cooperator identified in the master agreement.
Overall, the opportunity funds the continued production and national broadcast of two marquee civic music events on the U.S. Capitol West Lawn, leveraging the National Symphony Orchestra and professional television production to reach both in-person attendees and a broader viewing audience, while advancing an NPS-related mission of cultural heritage interpretation and public understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) to carry out a specific task under an existing cooperative agreement. It signals the government is moving forward with a task-level agreement rather than opening a broad competition for new producers.
2) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is P16AS00137.
3) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
4) What funding instrument will be used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the federal government anticipates substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant, and the work is governed by the existing agreement terms unless the specific task agreement states otherwise.
5) Is this an open competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice describes work to be performed under an existing master cooperative agreement with a named partner, which indicates it is structured as a continuation/task action rather than an open-ended solicitation seeking multiple competing proposals.
6) What is the underlying master cooperative agreement?
The underlying arrangement is Master Cooperative Agreement Number P13AC00130, established between the National Park Service and Capital Concerts, Inc.
7) What is the purpose of the master cooperative agreement?
The master cooperative agreement supports the production and television broadcast of two major national events: the Memorial Day and Independence Day programs featuring the National Symphony Orchestra on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
8) What specific work is being funded under this notice?
The core deliverable is the production and televised presentation of the 2016 Memorial Day and 2016 Independence Day concert programs featuring the National Symphony Orchestra on the Capitol West Lawn.
9) What are the primary deliverables?
Deliverables include staging live public concerts and producing broadcast-quality television presentations. This implies planning, technical production, and coordination needed to deliver a nationally distributed program.
10) Where do the events take place?
The concerts are held on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
11) Which musical ensemble is featured in these programs?
The programs feature the National Symphony Orchestra.
12) Who is identified as responsible for supervising television production and concert presentation?
Capital Concerts, Inc. is identified as the organization that will supervise all affairs related to television production and concert presentation.
13) What is the expected number of awards?
The listing anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
14) What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $6,110,000.
15) What is the program classification or activity category?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and is listed under a Natural Resources funding activity category. It references CFDA 15.946.
16) What is the public purpose of the project?
The notice emphasizes a public education and heritage purpose: promoting the public's understanding of cultural heritage through high-profile commemorative and patriotic events held on iconic public grounds.
17) Why is the National Park Service involved?
The listing ties the work to NPS involvement and the use of nationally significant public grounds and park-managed or park-coordinated spaces connected to civic and cultural heritage.
18) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting date and creation date are both April 28, 2016.
19) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is May 8, 2016 (the original and current closing dates match).
20) What does the short application window suggest?
Based on the notice details, the short window is consistent with a time-sensitive event schedule and an intent to proceed with a task under an established partnership rather than run a lengthy open competition.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with a note to consult an additional eligibility field for clarification. However, the notice also names Capital Concerts, Inc. and references an existing master cooperative agreement, which strongly suggests the task action is meant for the established cooperator identified in that master agreement.
22) Does the task agreement override the master agreement terms?
The notice indicates the work is governed by the terms and conditions already laid out in the master cooperative agreement unless the task agreement states otherwise.
23) What makes this a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
The notice states that a cooperative agreement is used when substantial federal involvement is anticipated. In this context, the relationship is framed as an active partnership guided by the master cooperative agreement and the specific task-level requirements for the 2016 broadcasts.
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