Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI NOCA P11AT80900
Apply for NPS NOI NOCA P11AT80900
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NPS North Coast Cascades Network Landbird Monitoring 2011 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 29, 2011 and posted on Aug 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 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 $78,293.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $78,293.00 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. The U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, North Cascades National Park, intends to make a single source award to the Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, California, 94956. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505DM2 based upon Unique Qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "NPS North Coast Cascades Network Landbird Monitoring 2011-2012" opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support continued, long-term monitoring of breeding landbird populations across the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN) in the Pacific Northwest. The NCCN includes three large, primarily natural resource-focused parks (Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park) plus four smaller cultural and historical park units (Ebey's Landing, Fort Vancouver, Lewis and Clark, and San Juan Island) located in western Washington and Oregon. Landbirds are treated as a key ecological indicator because changes in breeding bird communities can reflect broader shifts in habitat condition, ecosystem processes, and environmental stressors. The overall goal is to track ecological integrity over time and provide park managers with reliable, science-based information that can be used for management decisions, research, and public education.
A central feature of this project is the implementation of an established NCCN Landbird Monitoring Plan, including a peer-reviewed monitoring protocol and accompanying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Those tools were developed through earlier NCCN efforts and partnerships, including a multi-year cooperative agreement involving the U.S. Geological Survey and the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP). Draft versions of the protocol and SOPs were written and peer reviewed in 2006, creating a standardized approach for collecting consistent data year after year. By applying the same methods across multiple parks and seasons, the program is designed to detect trends, distinguish human-caused impacts from natural variation, and provide early warning signs of ecological impairment.
The work described for the 2011-2012 period is structured as a task agreement between NPS and IBP, reflecting IBP's long history and unique expertise in avian inventory and monitoring within NCCN parks. IBP previously supported extensive inventories in North Cascades, Olympic, Mount Rainier, and the San Juan Islands, with fieldwork completed in 2004, and also contributed to the broader planning and protocol development that underpins this monitoring program. Under this agreement, IBP is expected to serve as the Principal Investigator, oversee implementation, and ensure field methods and data handling follow the agreed protocol and SOPs.
The specific on-the-ground monitoring work consists primarily of point count surveys, carried out along established transects. For Mount Rainier (MORA), North Cascades (NOCA), and Olympic (OLYM), surveys include the annual panel plus the first of five rotating panels, totaling 68 transects. In addition, monitoring is planned for Lewis and Clark (LEWI) with approximately 60 survey points. Beyond conducting the surveys, IBP is responsible for supervising field operations and managing data workflows, which includes organizing logistics, training field staff, and ensuring the quality and consistency of the information collected across all participating park units.
The deliverables outlined in the announcement cover the full life cycle of a field season and its supporting infrastructure. IBP is expected to handle project planning; hire personnel and acquire equipment; revise the monitoring protocol, SOPs, and database when needed; train field staff; conduct field surveys; complete data entry; and begin data verification. The agreement also calls for producing communication and reporting outputs such as reports, presentations, and technical papers, prepared with support from the NPS project lead, to ensure the results are usable by park managers and other stakeholders.
Administratively, this notice is important because it is explicitly not an open call for proposals. Instead, it serves as public notice of NPS's intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award to the Institute for Bird Populations based on "Unique Qualifications," consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2). The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOI NOCA P11AT80900, categorized as "Other" with a cooperative agreement instrument type and a natural resources activity focus. The posting date is August 29, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 9, 2011, and an archive date of September 12, 2011. The estimated total funding amount is $78,293, with an award ceiling of $78,293, no cost sharing or matching requirement, and an expected award count of one. The intended recipient is identified as the Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, California 94956. For access or administrative questions, the listed contact is Barry Fetzer, Contract Specialist at North Cascades National Park (phone 360-854-7219).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "NPS North Coast Cascades Network Landbird Monitoring 2011-2012" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on continuing long-term monitoring of breeding landbird populations across the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN) in the Pacific Northwest during the 2011-2012 period.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support consistent, long-term tracking of breeding landbird populations so NPS can assess ecological integrity over time and provide park managers with reliable, science-based information for management decisions, research, and public education.
Why are landbirds being monitored?
Landbirds are treated as a key ecological indicator because changes in breeding bird communities can reflect broader shifts in habitat condition, ecosystem processes, and environmental stressors. Monitoring can help detect trends and provide early warning signs of ecological impairment.
What is the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN)?
The NCCN is a group of seven NPS park units located in western Washington and Oregon. It includes three large, primarily natural resource-focused parks and four smaller cultural and historical park units.
Which parks are included in the NCCN?
The NCCN includes Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Ebey's Landing, Fort Vancouver, Lewis and Clark, and San Juan Island.
What kind of monitoring methods are used in this project?
The on-the-ground monitoring work consists primarily of point count surveys conducted along established transects, using a standardized approach so results can be compared across parks and across years.
Is there an established monitoring plan or protocol for this work?
Yes. A central feature is implementation of the established NCCN Landbird Monitoring Plan, including a peer-reviewed monitoring protocol and accompanying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Draft versions of the protocol and SOPs were written and peer reviewed in 2006.
Why does the opportunity emphasize standardized protocols and SOPs?
Using the same methods across multiple parks and seasons helps ensure data consistency year after year. That consistency supports detecting trends over time and helps distinguish human-caused impacts from natural variation.
Who is expected to receive the award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP), P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, California 94956.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open call for proposals. It is a public notice of NPS intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award to the Institute for Bird Populations based on "Unique Qualifications," consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
Why is the award being made as a single-source, noncompetitive agreement?
The notice states the basis is "Unique Qualifications" of the Institute for Bird Populations, and the action is consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2). The notice also highlights IBP's long history and unique expertise in avian inventory and monitoring within NCCN parks.
What is the instrument type for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument type.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOI NOCA P11AT80900.
What is the activity focus area for the award?
The notice identifies the activity focus as natural resources.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $78,293, and the award ceiling is also $78,293.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected award count is one.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the time period referenced for the work?
The notice describes work for the 2011-2012 period as part of continued long-term monitoring.
Who will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) under the task agreement?
Under the agreement, the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is expected to serve as the Principal Investigator, oversee implementation, and ensure field methods and data handling follow the agreed protocol and SOPs.
What experience does IBP have that relates to this project?
The notice states IBP has a long history and unique expertise in avian inventory and monitoring within NCCN parks. It also notes IBP previously supported extensive inventories in North Cascades, Olympic, Mount Rainier, and the San Juan Islands, with fieldwork completed in 2004, and contributed to monitoring plan and protocol development efforts.
What parks and survey components are included for Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic?
For Mount Rainier (MORA), North Cascades (NOCA), and Olympic (OLYM), surveys include the annual panel plus the first of five rotating panels, totaling 68 transects.
Is monitoring included for Lewis and Clark, and what is planned there?
Yes. Monitoring is planned for Lewis and Clark (LEWI) with approximately 60 survey points.
What are the main deliverables expected under this agreement?
Deliverables cover the full field-season life cycle and supporting infrastructure, including project planning; hiring personnel and acquiring equipment; revising the monitoring protocol, SOPs, and database when needed; training field staff; conducting field surveys; completing data entry; beginning data verification; and producing communication and reporting outputs such as reports, presentations, and technical papers.
Does the agreement include updating project documentation and data systems?
Yes. The notice states IBP is expected to revise the monitoring protocol, SOPs, and database when needed.
What kinds of reports or communication products are expected?
The notice lists reports, presentations, and technical papers as expected communication and reporting outputs, prepared with support from the NPS project lead so results are usable by park managers and other stakeholders.
What responsibilities related to field operations are included?
IBP is responsible for supervising field operations and managing data workflows, including organizing logistics, training field staff, and ensuring quality and consistency of information collected across participating park units.
What are the posting and closing dates for this notice?
The posting date is August 29, 2011. The original and current closing date is September 9, 2011. The archive date is September 12, 2011.
Who should be contacted for access or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Barry Fetzer, Contract Specialist at North Cascades National Park. Phone: 360-854-7219.
How does this monitoring help park management?
By producing consistent data across multiple parks and seasons, the program is designed to detect population and community trends, help interpret whether changes may be driven by human impacts versus natural variation, and provide science-based information that can support management decisions, research priorities, and public education.
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