Opportunity Information: Apply for P11AT90326
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ocean Acidification at Glacier Bay National Park Preserve" 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 Jun 16, 2011 and posted on Jun 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 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).
- This is a CESU task agreement that will be awarded to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This posting serves as a Notice of Intent.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) opportunity titled "Ocean Acidification at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve" (Funding Opportunity Number P11AT90326) is a notice of intent to award, not an open solicitation. In other words, the NPS is publicly announcing that it plans to fund a specific project with a specific partner rather than requesting applications from the broader public. The work is categorized under environmental research and is issued as a cooperative agreement through a CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) arrangement under CFDA 15.945, with authority grounded in 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j), which allows NPS to partner with educational institutions and others to carry out coordinated research and training related to National Park System resources.
The project itself is a new, five-year ocean acidification study focused on Glacier Bay, Alaska, designed to operate alongside and build on the park's ongoing oceanographic monitoring program. The anticipated period of performance runs from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016, with a total anticipated federal award amount of $350,000 and no cost share requirement. Although the abstract lists Brendan Moynahan as the principal investigator, the justification narrative also references the Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and notes that Dr. Mathis, as OARC Director, would personally oversee project execution, reflecting the specialized institutional capability NPS is seeking.
A central goal of the work is to establish and deliver baseline data and trend analysis on ocean acidification conditions in Glacier Bay, a high-latitude glacial fjord system with unique local dynamics and strong connections to broader North Pacific and Gulf of Alaska processes. Each year of the project, the principal investigator is expected to deliver a detailed annual report plus associated data files to NPS. These annual products are meant to summarize findings from the previous field season and explicitly compare new measurements against historical datasets, helping NPS understand both local and regional trajectories in ocean chemistry over time. NPS also intends for the data and reports to be made broadly accessible through web-based distribution and permanent archiving on the NPS Southeast Alaska Network (SEAN) website.
Deliverables are clearly defined and include data files, three annual reports (as specified in the deliverables section), and a final project report. In addition to the technical reporting, the project includes two communication-focused products tailored to NPS needs: a short, plain-language resource brief (roughly two pages) appropriate for nonscientists and general public distribution, and a more detailed summary article to be submitted to the Alaska Park Science publication at the conclusion of the project. The emphasis is not just on collecting samples, but on producing interpretable, park-relevant syntheses that can support management understanding and public communication.
This award is justified as a single-source cooperative agreement rather than a competitive opportunity. NPS cites "only one responsible source" and "unique qualifications" as the basis for not conducting full and open competition, pointing to OARC at UAF as the only organization with the staff, equipment, infrastructure, and Alaska-specific expertise needed for a technically demanding, high-latitude ocean acidification assessment. The announcement states that the work is not simply routine lab processing; it requires specialized sampling and interpretive expertise and must be analyzed in the broader context of the Gulf of Alaska system. NPS also notes that UAF personnel have already played a leading technical role in establishing the related parent oceanography monitoring program in Glacier Bay, and that continuity and firsthand familiarity with that existing program are viewed as highly valuable and difficult to replace. No market research was conducted, with NPS explaining that no equipment procurement is involved and that additional capable suppliers are not considered available given the technical requirements.
The cooperative agreement structure also reflects substantial NPS involvement in field and project support. NPS commits to providing boat and captain support for sampling (including fuel and relevant staff salaries), supplying key sampling equipment such as a Sea-Bird 19Plus CTD and an SBE 55 water sampler, contributing field crew support, formally reviewing annual and final products, and handling long-term archiving and web delivery of the datasets and written outputs. The NPS/SEAN contact also participated in developing the scope of work, timeline, and budget constraints, underscoring that this is intended as a closely coordinated research effort rather than a hands-off grant.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted investment by NPS to launch the first iteration of an ocean acidification baseline study in NPS waters nationally, using an Alaska-based academic partner with specialized capacity and direct ties to existing Glacier Bay monitoring infrastructure. The end products are meant to leave NPS with publicly accessible datasets, year-over-year interpretation of changing ocean conditions, and communication-ready summaries that translate technical findings into information that park managers and the public can actually use. Contact information in the notice points to an NPS contract specialist, Erica Cordeiro (907-644-3303), for access issues related to the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is a notice of intent to award, not an open solicitation. The National Park Service (NPS) is publicly announcing that it plans to fund a specific project with a specific partner rather than requesting applications from the broader public.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The opportunity is titled "Ocean Acidification at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve" and lists Funding Opportunity Number P11AT90326.
What type of agreement is NPS using?
NPS plans to issue a cooperative agreement through a CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) arrangement.
What is the program category or assistance listing referenced?
The notice references CFDA 15.945.
What is the statutory authority cited for this partnership?
The authority is grounded in 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j), which allows NPS to partner with educational institutions and others to carry out coordinated research and training related to National Park System resources.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is a new, five-year ocean acidification study in Glacier Bay, Alaska, designed to operate alongside and build on the park's ongoing oceanographic monitoring program. A central goal is to establish and deliver baseline data and trend analysis on ocean acidification conditions in Glacier Bay.
Where will the work take place?
The study focuses on Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska, described as a high-latitude glacial fjord system with unique local dynamics and connections to broader North Pacific and Gulf of Alaska processes.
What are the anticipated project dates?
The anticipated period of performance is July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.
How much funding is anticipated?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $350,000.
Is cost sharing required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
Who is expected to conduct the project?
The abstract lists Brendan Moynahan as the principal investigator. The justification narrative also references the Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and notes that Dr. Mathis, as OARC Director, would personally oversee project execution.
Why is this being awarded as a single-source (non-competitive) agreement?
NPS justifies the award as a single-source cooperative agreement based on "only one responsible source" and "unique qualifications." The notice points to OARC at UAF as having the staff, equipment, infrastructure, and Alaska-specific expertise needed for a technically demanding high-latitude ocean acidification assessment, as well as continuity with the existing Glacier Bay oceanography monitoring program.
Did NPS conduct market research for other potential providers?
No. The notice states that no market research was conducted, explaining that no equipment procurement is involved and that additional capable suppliers are not considered available given the technical requirements described.
What are the key scientific outputs expected each year?
Each year, the principal investigator is expected to deliver a detailed annual report plus associated data files to NPS. These annual products are intended to summarize findings from the previous field season and explicitly compare new measurements against historical datasets.
What deliverables are specifically mentioned?
Deliverables include data files, three annual reports (as specified in the deliverables section), and a final project report. The project also includes two communication-focused products: a short plain-language resource brief (about two pages) and a summary article to be submitted to Alaska Park Science at the conclusion of the project.
What is the purpose of the annual comparisons to historical datasets?
The annual reporting is meant to help NPS understand local and regional trajectories in ocean chemistry over time by comparing new measurements against historical data.
How will project data and reports be shared with the public?
NPS intends the data and reports to be broadly accessible through web-based distribution and permanent archiving on the NPS Southeast Alaska Network (SEAN) website.
Is this project only about sample collection and lab processing?
No. The notice emphasizes that the work is not simply routine lab processing. It requires specialized sampling and interpretive expertise and must be analyzed in the broader context of the Gulf of Alaska system, with an emphasis on producing interpretable, park-relevant syntheses.
How involved will NPS be during the project?
NPS indicates substantial involvement, including providing boat and captain support for sampling (including fuel and relevant staff salaries), supplying key sampling equipment (a Sea-Bird 19Plus CTD and an SBE 55 water sampler), contributing field crew support, reviewing annual and final products, and handling long-term archiving and web delivery of datasets and written outputs.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
Based on the notice, the cooperative agreement structure reflects a closely coordinated effort with substantial NPS participation in field support, equipment provision, product review, and long-term data hosting and archiving.
What communication products are required for non-scientific audiences?
The project includes a short, plain-language resource brief (roughly two pages) suitable for nonscientists and general public distribution, plus a more detailed summary article intended for submission to Alaska Park Science at the end of the project.
How does this project relate to existing monitoring in Glacier Bay?
The study is designed to operate alongside and build on the park's ongoing oceanographic monitoring program. The notice also notes that UAF personnel have already played a leading technical role in establishing the related parent oceanography monitoring program, and that continuity and familiarity with that program are considered important.
Who is the contact for access issues related to the announcement?
The notice lists an NPS contract specialist, Erica Cordeiro, at 907-644-3303 for access issues related to the announcement.
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