Opportunity Information: Apply for R12AS20004
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Suisun Bay Hydrodynamics IEP Fall X2 Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 30, 2011 and posted on Dec 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 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 $212,893.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $212,893.00 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:
The Suisun Bay Hydrodynamics IEP Fall X2 Study (Funding Opportunity Number R12AS20004) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, discretionary funding action that supports applied environmental research in the San Francisco Estuary. Reclamation planned to fund the work through a cooperative agreement, with an estimated total award amount of $212,893 and an award ceiling set at the same level. The assistance is issued under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV), referencing Public Law 102-575, specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). No cost sharing or matching funds are required.
The purpose of the agreement is to improve scientific understanding of estuarine hydrodynamics in and around Suisun Bay, with a particular focus on the processes that drive changes in salinity (the salt field) and turbidity (how much suspended sediment is in the water, affecting water clarity). These factors are central to how the estuary functions physically and ecologically, and they also relate to water management decisions that are often framed around X2, a commonly used indicator describing the location of the low-salinity zone where fresh and salt water meet (often defined by the distance from the Golden Gate to where bottom salinity reaches 2 practical salinity units). Because X2 shifts with freshwater outflow and tides, it is frequently used in management discussions connected to habitat conditions for estuary-dependent species.
The study has two main objectives. First, it aims to collect and archive a comprehensive dataset of flow and water-quality conditions during the fall season in Suisun Bay. This implies field measurements that capture the seasonal hydrodynamic setting, likely including tidal flows, currents, salinity structure, and turbidity patterns. Second, it calls for analysis of the collected data to characterize fall hydrodynamics and salinity dynamics in Suisun Bay, and to interpret what those patterns mean for X2 positioning, turbidity behavior near the fresh-salt interface, and transport pathways that can affect fish larvae. The scope also explicitly includes attention to salinity conditions in shallow perimeter habitats, which can differ from deeper channels and can be important for habitat quality and species use.
Administratively, this notice was a notice of intent to award rather than a call for proposals. Reclamation indicated it intended to issue the cooperative agreement specifically to the University of California, Berkeley, and it stated that the government determination not to compete the assistance was at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4). Even though the eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the announcement makes clear this particular action was not competitive and was not seeking alternative applications.
Key timing details are that the opportunity was posted and created on Dec 30, 2011, with a closing date of Jan 13, 2012, and an archive date of Jan 14, 2012. The expected number of awards was one. For questions or access issues, the listed point of contact was Megan Bryant, Grants and Agreements Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by email at mbryant@usbr.gov or by phone at 916-978-4627.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Suisun Bay Hydrodynamics IEP Fall X2 Study?
The Suisun Bay Hydrodynamics IEP Fall X2 Study is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) discretionary funding action that supports applied environmental research in the San Francisco Estuary. The work is focused on understanding estuarine hydrodynamics in and around Suisun Bay, especially the processes that influence salinity and turbidity during the fall season.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12AS20004.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice was a notice of intent to award rather than a call for proposals. It states that Reclamation intended to issue the cooperative agreement specifically to the University of California, Berkeley, and that the decision not to compete the assistance was at the government’s discretion.
Who was the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The announcement indicates the cooperative agreement was intended for the University of California, Berkeley.
What type of funding instrument was planned?
Reclamation planned to fund the work through a cooperative agreement.
What is the estimated total award amount?
The estimated total award amount is $212,893.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $212,893 (the same as the estimated total award amount).
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this assistance?
This assistance is issued under CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
What legal authority is cited for this funding action?
The announcement references Public Law 102-575, specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
What is the overall purpose of the study?
The purpose is to improve scientific understanding of estuarine hydrodynamics in and around Suisun Bay, with a focus on processes that drive changes in salinity (the salt field) and turbidity (suspended sediment affecting water clarity). These factors are tied to how the estuary functions and to water management decisions that often use X2 as an indicator.
What is X2 in the context of this study?
X2 is described as a commonly used indicator of the location of the low-salinity zone where fresh and salt water meet. It is often defined as the distance from the Golden Gate to the point where bottom salinity reaches 2 practical salinity units. The notice notes that X2 shifts with freshwater outflow and tides and is frequently used in management discussions related to habitat conditions for estuary-dependent species.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The project has two main objectives: (1) collect and archive a comprehensive dataset of flow and water-quality conditions during the fall season in Suisun Bay; and (2) analyze the collected data to characterize fall hydrodynamics and salinity dynamics and interpret implications for X2 positioning, turbidity behavior near the fresh-salt interface, and transport pathways that can affect fish larvae.
What kinds of data does the study intend to collect?
The notice describes collecting and archiving a comprehensive dataset of fall flow and water-quality conditions in Suisun Bay. It implies field measurements that capture the seasonal hydrodynamic setting, including items such as tidal flows, currents, salinity structure, and turbidity patterns.
What analyses are expected after data collection?
The study calls for analysis to characterize fall hydrodynamics and salinity dynamics in Suisun Bay and to interpret what those patterns mean for X2 positioning, turbidity behavior near the fresh-salt interface, and transport pathways relevant to fish larvae.
Does the scope include shallow-water habitats?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes attention to salinity conditions in shallow perimeter habitats, which can differ from deeper channels and may be important for habitat quality and how species use the estuary.
What does the notice say about eligibility?
The eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear that this specific action was not competitive and was not seeking alternative applications.
Why was the award not competed?
The notice states that the government determination not to compete the assistance was at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 30, 2011. The closing date was January 13, 2012, and the archive date was January 14, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Megan Bryant, Grants and Agreements Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Email: mbryant@usbr.gov. Phone: 916-978-4627.
What geographic area does the study focus on?
The study focuses on Suisun Bay within the San Francisco Estuary.
What environmental factors are central to this research?
The notice emphasizes salinity (the salt field) and turbidity (suspended sediment affecting water clarity) as central physical and ecological factors in the estuary, and as factors relevant to management discussions linked to X2.
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