Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 12 R FOXSNI
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- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Nicolas Island Fox Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2012 and posted on Jun 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2012 Proposals are due by 1600 Local Time on 2 July 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $72,215.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $72,215.00 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The San Nicolas Island Fox Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N62473 12 R FOXSNI) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) that sought a single cooperative agreement award to support natural resources work on San Nicolas Island, part of Naval Base Ventura County. The project is tied directly to the island's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and the San Nicolas Island Biosecurity Plan, with the overarching goal of maintaining a viable population of the San Nicolas Island fox (Urocyon littoralis dickey) while also strengthening measures that reduce the risk of disease introduction, invasive species impacts, and other biosecurity threats.
At its core, the grant was designed to continue and carry out an established annual fox monitoring program. That includes conducting the on-the-ground fieldwork associated with monitoring fox populations, consolidating and organizing the data gathered during monitoring efforts, and ensuring that key biological samples and mortality information are properly evaluated. The scope explicitly includes necropsies for dead foxes (to determine causes of death and identify potential disease or health trends) and analysis of island fox scat (which can provide insight into diet, parasites, disease indicators, and broader ecosystem conditions). Another major activity in the announcement is vaccination of island foxes, reflecting a disease-prevention and population-protection focus that aligns with long-term viability goals for a small, isolated insular carnivore population.
In addition to monitoring and health-related tasks, the opportunity also emphasizes applied research and operational improvement. Specifically, it calls for research on trap designs, which suggests an interest in refining capture methods to improve animal welfare outcomes, reduce non-target captures, increase efficiency, and standardize data quality across years. The project also includes implementing a pilot trapping study aimed at capturing chukar (Alectoris chukar). Including chukar work alongside fox monitoring indicates a broader biosecurity or ecosystem management concern, potentially related to managing or understanding non-native or managed gamebird presence and its interactions with island ecology, monitoring operations, or biosecurity priorities.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the announcement anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $72,215, which also served as the award ceiling. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The activity category was Natural Resources and the CFDA listing referenced was 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research), underscoring that the work blends practical management needs with applied research components. Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities in the nonprofit category as stated), positioning the opportunity for academic or conservation-oriented organizations capable of field biology, wildlife health coordination, and data management in a remote island setting.
The solicitation timeline reflects a short application window typical of smaller, focused cooperative agreements. It was posted and created on June 2, 2012, with proposals due by 4:00 PM local time on July 2, 2012, and it was later archived on August 1, 2012. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact was Linda Protocollo, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator, with the provided phone number (619) 532-1159.
San Nicolas Island Fox Monitoring (N62473 12 R FOXSNI) - FAQs
What is the San Nicolas Island Fox Monitoring funding opportunity?
San Nicolas Island Fox Monitoring (Funding Opportunity Number N62473 12 R FOXSNI) was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). It sought support for natural resources work on San Nicolas Island (part of Naval Base Ventura County), focused on monitoring and protecting the San Nicolas Island fox.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
What type of award was NAVFAC planning to make?
NAVFAC anticipated making a single cooperative agreement award under this announcement.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated one award.
What was the main goal of the project?
The overarching goal was to maintain a viable population of the San Nicolas Island fox (Urocyon littoralis dickey) while strengthening measures that reduce the risk of disease introduction, invasive species impacts, and other biosecurity threats.
How does this project connect to existing management plans on the island?
The project was tied directly to the island's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and the San Nicolas Island Biosecurity Plan.
What core work did the grant support?
At its core, the grant was designed to continue and carry out an established annual fox monitoring program. This included conducting fieldwork to monitor fox populations and consolidating and organizing monitoring data.
What kinds of field activities were included in the monitoring program?
The scope included on-the-ground fox population monitoring fieldwork, along with related tasks needed to run an annual monitoring effort on San Nicolas Island.
Was data management included in the scope of work?
Yes. The announcement specifically included consolidating and organizing data gathered during monitoring efforts.
Did the project include evaluating biological samples and mortality information?
Yes. The scope included ensuring that key biological samples and mortality information were properly evaluated.
Were necropsies part of the required or expected work?
Yes. Necropsies for dead foxes were explicitly included, to help determine causes of death and identify potential disease or health trends.
Was scat analysis included, and why would it be done?
Yes. The scope included analysis of island fox scat. The announcement notes scat analysis can provide insight into diet, parasites, disease indicators, and broader ecosystem conditions.
Did the opportunity include vaccination of island foxes?
Yes. Vaccination of island foxes was a major activity in the announcement, reflecting a disease-prevention and population-protection focus.
Did the project include research components in addition to routine monitoring?
Yes. In addition to monitoring and health-related tasks, the opportunity emphasized applied research and operational improvement.
What applied research topic was specifically called out?
The announcement called for research on trap designs, suggesting an interest in refining capture methods to improve animal welfare outcomes, reduce non-target captures, increase efficiency, and standardize data quality across years.
Was any pilot study included that was not directly fox monitoring?
Yes. The project included implementing a pilot trapping study aimed at capturing chukar (Alectoris chukar).
What was the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The anticipated total funding amount was $72,215.
Was there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling was $72,215 (the same as the estimated total funding amount stated in the announcement).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed was Natural Resources.
What CFDA listing was referenced in the announcement?
The CFDA listing referenced was 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
What does the CFDA reference suggest about the nature of the work?
Based on the announcement, the CFDA reference underscored that the work blended practical management needs (monitoring, vaccination, necropsies, biosecurity-related tasks) with applied research components (such as trap design research and a pilot trapping study).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities in the nonprofit category as stated in the announcement).
Where was the work to be performed?
The work related to San Nicolas Island, part of Naval Base Ventura County.
When was the opportunity posted and when were proposals due?
The announcement was posted/created on June 2, 2012. Proposals were due by 4:00 PM local time on July 2, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement was later archived on August 1, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Linda Protocollo, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator.
What contact phone number was provided in the announcement?
The phone number provided was (619) 532-1159.
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