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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) Is this an open grant opportunity I can apply for?

No. This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award and is not an open call for applications. The NPS is publicly stating it plans to continue funding a specific project without full and open competition.

2) What is the funding opportunity title and number?

The opportunity is titled "Support implementation of new legislative requirements task 2" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00005.

3) Who is the intended recipient of the award?

The intended recipient is the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership (STPP).

4) Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager?

William Wilkinson III is named as the principal investigator/program manager.

5) What type of award is anticipated?

The anticipated award is a cooperative agreement (not a procurement contract).

6) What is the anticipated award amount?

The anticipated award amount is $110,000.

7) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?

No. The notice specifies there is no cost share requirement.

8) What is the expected project period?

The project period is expected to run from the date of award through September 30, 2014.

9) Which CFDA program is this associated with?

This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.

10) How is this opportunity categorized?

It is categorized under community development, regional development, and transportation.

11) The posting mentions eligible applicants (501(c)(3) nonprofits). Does that mean nonprofits can apply?

Not in this case. Even though an "eligible applicants" category is shown (501(c)(3) nonprofits), the key point in the notice is that this is a single-recipient continuation action rather than a competitive grant cycle.

12) Why is the NPS not competing this award?

The NPS cites the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) and uses the justification criterion "Continuation." The notice states the work is necessary to continue an ongoing activity already being funded, and competing it would significantly disrupt continuity or completion.

13) What existing agreement does this continuation relate to?

This award is described as a continuation under an existing cooperative agreement, H2420090131.

14) What task agreement is referenced for this work?

The work is implemented through Task Agreement 2 (Year 5) and is referenced as Task Agreement P14AC00013.

15) What statutory authority is cited for entering into this cooperative agreement?

The statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1g, which authorizes NPS to enter into cooperative agreements that transfer appropriated funds to eligible public and nonprofit entities to carry out NPS programs for a public purpose, consistent with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act framework.

16) What NPS program goals does the project support?

The project supports the NPS Park Roads and Parkways Program and broader NPS transportation goals, including a shift toward a multimodal approach to transportation in and around national parks.

17) What problem or need is the project meant to address?

The work is designed to help NPS units and partners make effective use of opportunities in federal surface transportation legislation, while also meeting legal requirements related to coordination, outreach, planning, and safety.

18) How does federal surface transportation legislation relate to this work?

A central emphasis is preparing for reauthorization of federal surface transportation legislation, including aspects affecting the Federal Lands Highway Program and the Park Roads and Parkways Program, and then helping NPS implement requirements that result from new or updated legislation.

19) What are the main areas of work in the scope for STPP?

The scope centers on three areas: (1) legislative and policy support, (2) program documentation and tools, and (3) project planning data and outreach.

20) What is included under legislative and policy support?

STPP will analyze and evaluate proposed and enacted legislation, along with related codes and regulations, and help NPS understand impacts and compliance needs.

21) What is included under program documentation and tools?

STPP will assist in planning and in developing, updating, and maintaining reference materials. This includes a resource book documenting NPS transportation needs and initiatives, as well as business practice updates, fact sheets, legislative analyses, and impact statements for print and online use.

22) What is included under project planning data and outreach?

STPP will help develop a searchable database and a multi-year program of proposed transportation projects. STPP will also support NPS outreach to internal NPS staff and external partners such as state departments of transportation, metropolitan and regional planning organizations, and other stakeholders, as required under current law and any new mandates.

23) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the work will be managed?

The notice states that, because this is a cooperative agreement, the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the work rather than a hands-off role.

24) What role will the NPS play during the project?

NPS will provide a project manager who participates across planning, product development, outreach planning, and implementation. NPS will also coordinate with other NPS staff and the Federal Lands Highway Program as needed.

25) What is STPP expected to do during the project?

STPP is expected to collaborate closely with NPS on drafting, reviewing, and editing deliverables; providing legislative analysis and evaluation; building and refining the proposed project database; and carrying out coordinated outreach to NPS regions and park units and to state and local partners.

26) How are deliverables and timelines handled under this agreement?

The notice describes structured deliverable management. For each product, NPS and STPP will define scope and delivery schedules via memos, and STPP will submit completion report memos for NPS acceptance.

27) Are there any approval steps before STPP begins outreach work?

Yes. Before beginning new outreach efforts tied to implementation, STPP must submit a proposed outreach approach for NPS review.

28) Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?

The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: JuneZastrow@nps.gov.

29) Does the notice describe the award as a continuation action?

Yes. The notice explicitly frames the action as a single-recipient continuation, maintaining the existing relationship to preserve continuity, institutional knowledge, and consistency as NPS navigates evolving federal transportation legislation and implementation requirements.

30) What is the stated public-purpose rationale for continuing with the same recipient?

The notice indicates that continuing with STPP helps preserve momentum and avoids disruption to an ongoing activity already being funded, especially given the need for consistent support as legislation evolves and implementation requirements change.