Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00201
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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Partnering for Preservation Technology 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.923 National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2013 and posted on Aug 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $374,915.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $374,915.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Partnering for Preservation Technology 2013 (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00201) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding, not an open call for applications. The announcement was posted to give the public formal notice that NPS planned to fund specific preservation technology and training activities without full and open competition. In practice, this means there was no competitive application process tied to this posting; it functioned as a transparency notice for a pre-identified award connected to an existing partnership.
The opportunity centers on the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), a congressionally established center housed within the Department of the Interior and located at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) in Natchitoches, Louisiana. NCPTT's statutory mission, as described in the notice, is to advance practical preservation and conservation methods for prehistoric and historic resources. Its work spans developing and sharing tools and techniques for identifying, evaluating, conserving, and interpreting cultural resources; delivering training for professionals across federal, state, and local government and related fields; helping translate outside research into usable preservation benefits; and acting as a hub for technology transfer among agencies, universities, governments, international organizations, and the private sector. The notice also highlights NCPTT's role in cooperating with major international cultural heritage organizations such as ICOMOS, ICCROM, and ICOM.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, reflecting that NPS expected to be substantially involved in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The notice ties this action to an existing umbrella Cooperative Agreement (H2210100307) between NPS and NSU that was executed on September 21, 2010, with individual projects authorized through separate task agreements. The specific action announced here is Task Agreement P13AC01177, with an award amount of $374,915.88 (estimated total funding listed as $374,915), and a period of performance running from the date of award through December 31, 2014. The listing notes one expected award, an award ceiling equal to the total amount, and an award floor of $1. No cost sharing or matching was required.
NSU's responsibilities described in the announcement focus on providing staffing, operational support, and institutional capacity that allow NCPTT to function and deliver training and information products. That includes staff support to carry out jointly defined preservation undertakings consistent with Title IV of the National Historic Preservation Act; travel support for NSU staff assisting NCPTT on a reimbursable, actual-cost basis; and reimbursement for facilities-related services such as custodial work, extermination, and other building maintenance at Lee Nelson Hall (NCPTT headquarters). NSU also commits to partially funding (50%) a joint faculty position (a fully benefited, non-classified, 12-month term faculty role), providing research assistant internships during summer, fall, or spring terms through its student hiring system, and helping disseminate NCPTT research results and project outputs through design, editing, preparation, printing, and distribution of publications subject to NCPTT approval. Additionally, NSU provides logistical support for the NCPTT Training Institute, including arranging instructors (or contracting for professional services), collecting student fees, and offering short-term dormitory housing when available, as well as providing on-campus storage for items that cannot be easily stored at Lee Nelson Hall.
NPS's role is described as "substantial involvement," which is the hallmark of a cooperative agreement. NPS would work with NSU to describe goals and jointly shape the scope and activities to be completed, select projects, and provide practical oversight such as orientation to resources, supervising assignments, teaching skills, distributing tools and equipment, and providing technical assistance and safety training. NPS would also provide a program coordinator to serve as a liaison, including coordination with NSU leadership on recruitment, interviewing, and candidate recommendations where staffing or participant selection was part of the work.
The announcement justifies the lack of full and open competition using a single-source rationale grounded in legislative intent. In other words, because NCPTT is specifically established by statute and located at NSU, and because the Secretary of the Interior is directed to assist the Center with needed personnel, equipment, and facilities, NPS points to that statutory framework as the reason the award is being made directly through the existing cooperative relationship rather than through a broader competitive solicitation. The cited authorities include 16 U.S.C. 1g (cooperative agreements) and 16 U.S.C. 470x-2(e) (assistance to the Center), and the program is associated with CFDA 15.923, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. The eligible applicant category shown is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with NSU as the intended recipient.
Key administrative details in the posting include the original and current closing date of August 26, 2013, and an archive date of August 27, 2013, which reflect the listing lifecycle on Grants.gov rather than a competitive submission window. A contact was provided for access issues: Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist (Contractor), at 303-987-6734 and aliciabroner@contractor.nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Partnering for Preservation Technology 2013 (P13AS00201) an open grant opportunity?
No. This posting is described as a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding, not an open call for applications. It was published to provide formal public notice that NPS planned to fund specific activities without full and open competition.
Can organizations apply for this funding through Grants.gov?
Based on the notice, there was no competitive application process tied to this posting. The announcement functioned as a transparency notice for a pre-identified award connected to an existing partnership.
Why was the opportunity posted if it was not competitive?
The notice states it was posted to give the public formal notice of NPS's intent to make a specific award without full and open competition. The dates shown (closing and archive) reflect the Grants.gov listing lifecycle rather than an application submission window.
Who was the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU), which houses the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
What is NCPTT?
NCPTT is a congressionally established center within the Department of the Interior (as described in the notice) and located at NSU. Its mission is to advance practical preservation and conservation methods for prehistoric and historic resources.
What types of work does NCPTT support under its mission?
As described in the notice, NCPTT works on developing and sharing tools and techniques for identifying, evaluating, conserving, and interpreting cultural resources; delivering training for professionals across federal, state, and local government and related fields; translating outside research into usable preservation benefits; and serving as a hub for technology transfer among agencies, universities, governments, international organizations, and the private sector.
Does the notice mention international collaboration?
Yes. The notice highlights NCPTT's role in cooperating with international cultural heritage organizations including ICOMOS, ICCROM, and ICOM.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
A cooperative agreement. The notice explains this reflects NPS's expectation of substantial involvement in carrying out the work, rather than a hands-off grant.
What does "substantial involvement" mean here?
In this notice, substantial involvement includes NPS working with NSU to describe goals and jointly shape the scope and activities, selecting projects, and providing practical oversight such as orientation to resources, supervising assignments, teaching skills, distributing tools and equipment, and providing technical assistance and safety training.
Is this award tied to an existing agreement?
Yes. The notice ties this action to an umbrella Cooperative Agreement H2210100307 between NPS and NSU executed on September 21, 2010, with individual projects authorized through separate task agreements.
What specific task agreement is identified in the notice?
The specific action announced is Task Agreement P13AC01177.
How much funding was associated with this task agreement?
The award amount is listed as $374,915.88, with estimated total funding shown as $374,915 in the posting.
How many awards were expected under this listing?
The listing notes one expected award.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is equal to the total amount listed, and the award floor is $1.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through December 31, 2014.
What were the closing date and archive date shown on the posting?
The original and current closing date is August 26, 2013, and the archive date is August 27, 2013. The notice explains these reflect the Grants.gov listing lifecycle rather than a competitive submission window.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category shown is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," aligning with NSU as the intended recipient.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA 15.923, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
Why did NPS justify making a single-source award?
The notice provides a single-source rationale grounded in legislative intent, stating that because NCPTT is established by statute and located at NSU, and because the Secretary of the Interior is directed to assist the Center with needed personnel, equipment, and facilities, the award is made directly through the existing cooperative relationship rather than through a broader competitive solicitation.
What legal authorities are cited in the notice?
The notice cites 16 U.S.C. 1g (cooperative agreements) and 16 U.S.C. 470x-2(e) (assistance to the Center).
What responsibilities does NSU have under the announcement?
NSU responsibilities described include staffing and operational support enabling NCPTT to function and deliver training and information products; staff support to carry out jointly defined preservation undertakings consistent with Title IV of the National Historic Preservation Act; travel support for NSU staff assisting NCPTT on a reimbursable, actual-cost basis; and reimbursement for facilities-related services at Lee Nelson Hall (including custodial work, extermination, and other building maintenance).
Does the notice describe any NSU staffing or student support commitments?
Yes. NSU commits to partially funding (50%) a joint faculty position (a fully benefited, non-classified, 12-month term faculty role) and providing research assistant internships during summer, fall, or spring terms through its student hiring system.
What does the notice say about publications and dissemination of results?
NSU would help disseminate NCPTT research results and project outputs through design, editing, preparation, printing, and distribution of publications, subject to NCPTT approval.
What support is described for the NCPTT Training Institute?
NSU provides logistical support including arranging instructors (or contracting for professional services), collecting student fees, and offering short-term dormitory housing when available.
Does the notice mention any storage support?
Yes. NSU would provide on-campus storage for items that cannot be easily stored at Lee Nelson Hall (NCPTT headquarters).
What NPS roles are described beyond project oversight?
NPS would provide a program coordinator to serve as a liaison and coordinate with NSU leadership on recruitment, interviewing, and candidate recommendations where staffing or participant selection was part of the work.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the posting?
The contact listed for access issues is Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist (Contractor), at 303-987-6734 and aliciabroner@contractor.nps.gov.
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