Opportunity Information: Apply for A12A01199
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- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solar Project for Water Well" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.038 Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2012 and posted on Aug 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $116,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $116,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Solar Project for Water Well grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number A12A01199) was a discretionary grant issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to support early-stage development work for a solar energy project intended to power water wells for the Pueblo of Zuni. Rather than being open for broad competition, the award was made as a single-source grant specifically to the Pueblo of Zuni, and BIA notes that the effort had been previously announced competitively in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011. The overall purpose is practical and infrastructure-focused: helping the Pueblo move a proposed solar project from concept into a financeable, build-ready plan that can reliably supply electricity for water well operations.
The funded scope centers on key pre-construction and pre-procurement activities that are typically required before a solar project can be engineered, permitted, financed, and built. This includes interconnection design work to address how the solar system would connect to the relevant electrical infrastructure, a geotechnical study to evaluate subsurface and soil conditions for foundations and equipment placement, and a site survey to establish accurate site conditions and layout constraints. It also includes developing a formal RFP for solar equipment and/or an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor, which is a common method for selecting a qualified firm to design and build the project. Finally, the grant supports finalizing a project financing plan, indicating the intent to assemble a viable financial structure for construction and long-term operation beyond this initial planning phase.
Administratively, the opportunity was categorized under Natural Resources and used the grant funding instrument. It anticipated a single award, consistent with the single-source nature described in the announcement. The total estimated funding was set at $116,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor were also $116,000, meaning the award amount was essentially fixed at that level. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing the burden on the recipient for these planning and design tasks. The listed CFDA program number was 15.038, labeled Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands, which reflects the programmatic authority under which the funding was made available even though the project itself is focused on renewable energy to support water infrastructure.
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, but in practice the announcement makes clear it was intended for the Pueblo of Zuni specifically. Key dates show it was posted on August 27, 2012, created on August 26, 2012, and had an original and current closing date of August 31, 2012, with an archive date of September 7, 2012, reflecting a short posting window typical of single-source or targeted awards.
For assistance, the contact listed was Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer, with a phone number of 703-390-6408, and the agency identified as BIA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Solar Project for Water Well (BIA) - Funding Opportunity Number A12A01199
What is the Solar Project for Water Well grant (Funding Opportunity Number A12A01199)?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to fund early-stage development work for a solar energy project intended to power water wells for the Pueblo of Zuni.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose was practical and infrastructure-focused: to help move a proposed solar project from concept into a financeable, build-ready plan that can reliably supply electricity for water well operations.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
Was this grant open for competitive applications?
No. The award was made as a single-source grant, meaning it was not open for broad competition.
Who was the intended recipient of the grant?
The announcement indicates the award was specifically intended for the Pueblo of Zuni.
What type of organization was eligible according to the eligibility category?
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, although the announcement makes clear it was targeted to the Pueblo of Zuni.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award, consistent with the single-source nature of the grant.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $116,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were $116,000, indicating the award amount was essentially fixed at that level.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specified that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What category was this opportunity listed under?
Administratively, the opportunity was categorized under Natural Resources.
What funding instrument was used?
The opportunity used the grant funding instrument.
What types of activities were funded under this grant?
The funded scope focused on pre-construction and pre-procurement activities typically needed before a solar project can be engineered, permitted, financed, and built.
What specific project development tasks were included in the funded scope?
The scope included interconnection design work, a geotechnical study, a site survey, development of a formal RFP for solar equipment and/or an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor, and finalizing a project financing plan.
What is meant by interconnection design work in this context?
Interconnection design work refers to addressing how the solar system would connect to the relevant electrical infrastructure.
Why would a geotechnical study be included in a solar planning grant?
A geotechnical study evaluates subsurface and soil conditions, which helps inform foundation design and appropriate placement of equipment.
What is the purpose of the site survey?
The site survey is intended to establish accurate site conditions and layout constraints for planning and design.
What is an RFP and why was it part of the funded work?
An RFP is a Request for Proposals. This grant supported developing a formal RFP for solar equipment and/or an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor as a method to select a qualified firm to design and build the project.
What does EPC mean in this opportunity?
EPC stands for engineering, procurement, and construction, a common approach in which a contractor designs and builds the project.
What does it mean that the grant supports finalizing a project financing plan?
It indicates the intent to assemble a viable financial structure for construction and long-term operation beyond the initial planning phase funded here.
How does this opportunity relate to prior announcements?
BIA noted that the effort had been previously announced competitively in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011.
What is the CFDA program number listed for this opportunity?
The listed CFDA program number was 15.038, labeled "Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands."
Why might the CFDA listing mention minerals and mining when the project is solar for water wells?
The description indicates the CFDA reflects the programmatic authority under which the funding was made available, even though the project itself focuses on renewable energy to support water infrastructure.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 27, 2012, and the closing date was August 31, 2012 (both the original and current closing date).
When was the opportunity created and archived?
The opportunity was created on August 26, 2012, and archived on September 7, 2012.
Why was the posting window so short?
The dates reflect a short posting window that is typical of single-source or targeted awards.
Who was the point of contact for assistance?
The contact listed was Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 703-390-6408.
Which agency was identified in the contact information?
The agency identified was the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
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