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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Single Platform Integrated Aquatic Species and Habitat Sampling System" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2015 and posted on Apr 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $382,530.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $382,530.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Single Platform Integrated Aquatic Species and Habitat Sampling System" is a Bureau of Reclamation notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive award rather than an open call for proposals. In other words, it is not a solicitation where multiple applicants can compete; the agency is announcing its plan to issue a grant agreement directly to one identified recipient, Cramer Fish Sciences. The program falls under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act) and is supported by statutory authorities in the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, including Section 7(a), along with the Department of the Interior delegation of authority that allows Reclamation to administer this assistance.
The planned award amount is about $382,529 (listed as $382,529.00 and also rounded to $382,530 in the opportunity data), with Reclamation providing the full amount in Fiscal Year 2015. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and the funding instrument type is a grant. The opportunity is categorized under environmental activities and indicates an expected number of awards of one, reflecting the intent to fund only the named organization. Eligible applicants are listed as for-profit organizations other than small businesses, which is consistent with naming a specific for-profit recipient in a directed award context.
The project itself is focused on developing and validating a mobile, vessel-based system that can integrate aquatic species and habitat sampling into a single platform. The stated objectives are threefold: first, to determine the technical specifications required for a mobile sampling platform; second, to modify an existing vessel so it can function effectively as that platform; and third, to run a series of field tests and analyze how well the platform performs when using the intended sampling methodologies. The overall thrust is practical and engineering-oriented: define what the platform needs to do, build or retrofit the boat to meet those requirements, then test it under real field conditions to confirm the approach works and produces reliable sampling results.
Administratively, the announcement emphasizes that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is at the government’s discretion under the cited Departmental Manual provision (505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4)). Key dates in the posting show it was posted April 13, 2015, with a closing date of April 27, 2015, and an archive date of April 28, 2015. Questions are directed to the Bureau of Reclamation grants management specialist listed in the notice, Megan Bryant, reachable by email at mbryant@usbr.gov, including for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Single Platform Integrated Aquatic Species and Habitat Sampling System".
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior).
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. This is a notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive award. It is not an open call where multiple applicants submit competing proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation states it plans to issue the grant agreement directly to Cramer Fish Sciences.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one (1), reflecting the intent to fund only the named organization through a directed, non-competitive award.
What is the estimated award amount?
The planned award amount is approximately $382,529 (also shown rounded as $382,530 in the opportunity data).
Will the Bureau of Reclamation provide the full amount in a single fiscal year?
Yes. The notice indicates Reclamation will provide the full amount in Fiscal Year 2015.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is a grant.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental activities.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.517, which is tied to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What statutory authority supports this assistance?
The notice cites authority under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, including Section 7(a), and references Department of the Interior delegation of authority allowing Reclamation to administer this assistance.
Why is the award not being competed?
The notice explains that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is made at the government’s discretion under the cited Departmental Manual provision: 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4).
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The notice also specifies a single identified recipient for the planned award.
What is the project trying to develop?
The project focuses on developing and validating a mobile, vessel-based system that integrates aquatic species and habitat sampling into a single platform.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The stated objectives are:
- Determine the technical specifications required for a mobile sampling platform.
- Modify an existing vessel so it can function effectively as the sampling platform.
- Conduct field tests and analyze performance of the platform using the intended sampling methodologies.
Does the notice describe the project approach at a high level?
Yes. The approach is practical and engineering-oriented: define what the platform must do, retrofit/modify the vessel to meet those requirements, then test it in real field conditions to validate performance and sampling results.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is April 13, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The closing date listed is April 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 28, 2015.
Who can be contacted with questions about the notice?
Questions are directed to the Bureau of Reclamation grants management specialist named in the notice: Megan Bryant.
How do I contact the listed grants management specialist?
The notice provides the email address: mbryant@usbr.gov.
Can the contact help with accessing the full announcement?
Yes. The notice indicates that inquiries can be sent to the listed contact, including requests for assistance accessing the full announcement.
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