Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AC00181
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Aerial Survey for Golden Eagles" 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 Mar 28, 2014 and posted on Mar 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD this funding Announment is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $63,590.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $635,902.00 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).
- Eligible Applicants are members of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) published this notice to inform the public of its intent to make a non-competitive (single-source) award for a project focused on improving aerial survey methods for Golden Eagles. The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent to Award Aerial Survey for Golden Eagles" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00181) and it is explicitly not a request for applications. In other words, NPS was not seeking proposals from the wider public; it was announcing its plan to fund a specific partner for a specific scope of work under a cooperative agreement.
The planned project, led by West Virginia University (the Katzner Lab), is aimed at identifying and reducing sources of bias in aerial surveys used to monitor Golden Eagles, with a particular emphasis on Alaska and other parts of western North America. Aerial surveys are widely used for large, remote landscapes, but they can produce misleading results if detection varies due to factors like terrain, weather, observer differences, flight paths, timing within the breeding season, and nest visibility. The core purpose of the project is to pinpoint where those biases arise and translate that understanding into practical, field-ready recommendations for how to more accurately assess two key monitoring outcomes: territory occupancy (whether eagles are present and using a territory) and reproductive success (whether breeding occurs and young are produced). NPS notes that the findings will feed directly into ongoing monitoring work in Alaska and will also be relevant to other regions where Golden Eagles are surveyed.
The joint objectives are framed around making Golden Eagle monitoring more efficient and more reliable for trend detection. Specifically, NPS wants to improve survey efficiency for tracking changes in nesting populations over time and strengthen the agency’s ability to detect trends in what it describes as a critical natural resource. That emphasis on trend detection matters because inconsistent survey methods or biased detection can obscure real population changes, leading to poor management decisions or delayed conservation responses.
The roles are split between the recipient and NPS in a typical cooperative agreement structure, where substantial involvement by the federal agency is expected. West Virginia University’s main responsibility is to conduct a multi-state analysis of an existing (legacy) dataset and use those data to develop recommendations that improve survey efficiency and effectiveness. NPS’s responsibilities include providing access to the legacy dataset, offering a platform for field testing survey methods (likely meaning access to parks, logistics, and/or operational support), and delivering park-based technical assistance to help implement and evaluate proposed survey improvements in real-world conditions.
The award was planned as a 3-year cooperative agreement with an anticipated period of performance running from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016. The total anticipated federal amount listed is $63,590, with no cost share requirement. The announcement ties the funding to CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System) and identifies the funding activity area as Natural Resources. Only one award was expected.
A key element of the notice is the justification for why NPS did not use full and open competition. The agency cites a single-source justification based on unique qualifications (referencing 505 DM 2.14 B(4)). NPS states that the Katzner Lab at West Virginia University is uniquely qualified due to deep expertise in raptor ecology and demonstrated ability to apply modern quantitative methods to complex ecological questions. The notice highlights experience that aligns closely with Golden Eagle monitoring challenges: studying breeding behavior of long-lived, slow-reproducing raptors; addressing active conservation issues for Golden Eagles in North America; quantifying territory occupancy and reproductive activity; evaluating trends in reproductive success; operating in remote and challenging field settings; and using contemporary statistical and analytical approaches. In short, NPS is documenting that this team has specialized experience that directly fits both the scientific and logistical demands of improving aerial survey methods for this species.
Administrative details in the notice include the statutory authorities cited (16 USC 1a-2(j), 16 USC 1g, and 31 USC 6305), the posted date (March 28, 2014), and a short public notice window reflected by the closing date (April 4, 2014), which is consistent with a notice of intent rather than an open solicitation. The primary point of contact for the opportunity is Jerrilyn L. Thompson (with phone and email provided), and a grants management contact is also listed (Julie Hendricks) for assistance accessing the announcement. Eligible applicants are described as members of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, though in practical terms the notice makes clear the intended recipient is West Virginia University and the purpose of posting is transparency about the planned non-competitive award.
FAQs: Notice of Intent to Award Aerial Survey for Golden Eagles (P14AC00181)
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice titled "Notice of Intent to Award Aerial Survey for Golden Eagles" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00181). It announces NPS's intent to make a non-competitive (single-source) award under a cooperative agreement for work focused on improving aerial survey methods used to monitor Golden Eagles.
2) Is this a request for applications or proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. NPS was not seeking proposals from the public; it was posting the notice to be transparent about a planned single-source award for a defined project and partner.
3) Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is West Virginia University, specifically the Katzner Lab, which NPS identifies as the planned partner for this cooperative agreement.
4) Why is the award non-competitive (single-source)?
NPS provided a single-source justification based on unique qualifications (citing 505 DM 2.14 B(4)). The notice states the Katzner Lab at West Virginia University is uniquely qualified due to specialized expertise in raptor ecology and demonstrated ability to apply modern quantitative methods to complex ecological questions that match Golden Eagle monitoring needs.
5) What is the main goal of the project?
The core goal is to identify and reduce sources of bias in aerial surveys used to monitor Golden Eagles, and to translate that understanding into practical recommendations that improve how surveys estimate two key outcomes: territory occupancy and reproductive success.
6) What problem is NPS trying to address with this work?
Aerial surveys are widely used in large and remote landscapes, but results can be misleading if detection varies for reasons such as terrain, weather, observer differences, flight paths, timing within the breeding season, and nest visibility. The project is intended to pinpoint where those biases arise and improve survey methods so monitoring is more reliable for detecting trends over time.
7) What geographic areas are emphasized?
The project places particular emphasis on Alaska and other parts of western North America, while also noting the findings will be relevant to other regions where Golden Eagles are surveyed.
8) What monitoring outcomes will the improved methods focus on?
The notice highlights two primary monitoring outcomes: (1) territory occupancy (whether eagles are present and using a territory) and (2) reproductive success (whether breeding occurs and young are produced).
9) How will the project improve Golden Eagle monitoring?
The joint objectives are framed around making monitoring more efficient and more reliable for trend detection. NPS is aiming to improve survey efficiency for tracking changes in nesting populations over time and strengthen its ability to detect trends in a resource it describes as critical.
10) What type of award is planned?
The planned instrument is a cooperative agreement. The notice describes a typical cooperative agreement structure where substantial involvement by the federal agency is expected.
11) What does "substantial involvement" mean in this notice?
Based on the roles described, NPS will actively support the project by providing access to an existing legacy dataset, offering a platform for field testing survey methods, and providing park-based technical assistance to help implement and evaluate proposed improvements in real-world conditions.
12) What will West Virginia University (the recipient) be responsible for?
West Virginia University's main responsibility is to conduct a multi-state analysis of an existing (legacy) dataset and use those data to develop recommendations that improve aerial survey efficiency and effectiveness for Golden Eagle monitoring.
13) What will NPS be responsible for?
NPS responsibilities listed in the notice include providing access to the legacy dataset, offering a platform for field testing survey methods, and delivering park-based technical assistance to support implementation and evaluation of survey improvements.
14) What is the period of performance?
The award was planned as a 3-year cooperative agreement with an anticipated period of performance from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016.
15) How much funding is anticipated?
The total anticipated federal amount listed in the notice is $63,590.
16) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
17) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
Only one award was expected, consistent with the notice being a single-source intent to award to a specific partner.
18) What is the CFDA number and program area?
The notice ties the funding to CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," and identifies the funding activity area as Natural Resources.
19) What statutory authorities are cited for this action?
The notice cites 16 USC 1a-2(j), 16 USC 1g, and 31 USC 6305 as statutory authorities.
20) When was the notice posted and what is the closing date?
The posted date is March 28, 2014, and the closing date is April 4, 2014. The short window aligns with this being a notice of intent to award rather than an open solicitation.
21) Who can be considered eligible applicants according to the notice?
Eligible applicants are described as members of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. However, the notice also makes clear the intended recipient is West Virginia University and the posting is for transparency about a planned non-competitive award.
22) Who is the primary point of contact for questions?
The primary point of contact listed is Jerrilyn L. Thompson (phone and email are provided in the notice).
23) Who is the grants management contact?
A grants management contact is listed as Julie Hendricks for assistance accessing the announcement.
24) What makes the Katzner Lab "uniquely qualified" per the notice?
NPS cites the lab's deep expertise in raptor ecology and strong alignment with Golden Eagle monitoring challenges, including work on breeding behavior of long-lived, slow-reproducing raptors; active conservation issues for Golden Eagles in North America; quantifying territory occupancy and reproductive activity; evaluating trends in reproductive success; operating in remote and challenging field settings; and applying contemporary statistical and analytical approaches.
25) How will the results be used by NPS?
NPS states the findings will feed directly into ongoing monitoring work in Alaska and will also be relevant to other areas where Golden Eagles are surveyed.
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