Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS DOIP16AC01081
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Work Crew for Western Artic Parklands Kotzebue AK" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Work Crew for Western Arctic Parklands Kotzebue AK" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS DOIP16AC01081) is a National Park Service public notice stating its intent to fund a specific project without competition. It is not a solicitation and is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it announces a planned single-source task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The project is tied to CFDA 15.931 and is categorized under education-focused work and training. The statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c)(1), and the NPS point of contact listed is James Cato. The posting shows an anticipated single award (expected awards: 1) with an award ceiling of about $42,000, and the notice itself was created July 19, 2016 with an original closing date of July 29, 2016, reflecting the public notice window rather than an application deadline.
The funded effort is titled "WEAR (Kotz) Work Crews 2016" (also referenced as "WEAR(Kotz) Leader Crew 2016") and is designed to support and stimulate work, education, and training opportunities for young adults through hands-on participation with the Western Arctic National Parklands Division of Interpretation in Kotzebue, Alaska. The anticipated federal funding amount is $41,773.86, with an identified cost share of $1,848.40. The agreement is planned as a short, intensive three-week project, with an anticipated period of performance running from August 14, 2016 through September 3, 2016. The award instrument is described as a task agreement issued under an already-established cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031), meaning the overall partnership vehicle had been previously competed and this task is being added under that umbrella.
Project work centers on creating an outdoor learning space next to the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center, described as being on approximately a quarter-acre area. The SCA work crew participants are expected to build out key features based on landscape architecture plans, including constructing planter beds, paths, and seating, preparing and finishing the landscape using hand tools, and installing both wayfinding and interpretive elements. The signage component is fairly specific: the crew will install one directional sign and three interpretive panel signs, and they will also design planting patterns and place signage in a way that improves educational value for visitors and youth programs.
The landscaping and habitat elements are tailored to local ecology and culture. Tasks include preparing beds with topsoil and beach gravel suited to local plants, harvesting and transplanting vegetation to mimic beach and tundra microhabitats, and planting commercial fireweed and grass seed in planned areas. Another notable element is the use of gabion baskets filled with stones and natural materials, arranged to represent local resources important to local people, tying the physical site improvements to interpretation and community context. The crew will also construct a sandbox intended for mock archaeology digs to support childrens educational programming, adding a hands-on learning feature that complements the interpretive mission of the Heritage Center. To support outreach, participants will share reflections on camera for a short video intended to highlight the project on park websites.
Roles are split clearly between SCA and NPS. SCA is responsible for recruiting and selecting the participating conservation associates, providing participant support such as living allowances, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable, and covering transportation to and from Kotzebue along with subsistence during the performance period. SCA also commits to providing in-service commercial travel during the project, offering 24/7 staffed hotline assistance, conducting a site visit, and completing performance evaluations, while ensuring crew members carry out the on-the-ground work described in the scope.
NPS, in turn, provides the primary financial assistance ($41,773.86), delivers orientation to park operations and the NPS mission, and conducts safety training. NPS also assigns an on-site technical representative (identified as Linda Jeschke) to assist participants with project specifics as needed. In addition, NPS supplies the necessary equipment and materials to perform the required tasks and produces a written completion evaluation from Western Arctic National Parklands to document outcomes and performance.
Finally, the notice explains why this is being issued without competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), noncompetitive awards require written justification based on allowable criteria such as continuation, unique qualifications, or other listed bases. Here, NPS states it is not conducting full and open competition because the work is being issued as a task agreement under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement with SCA (CA# P15AC00031). In practical terms, that means the competitive step occurred when the broader cooperative agreement was awarded, and this announcement is simply documenting the intent to fund a defined, time-limited youth work crew project in Kotzebue under that established partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Work Crew for Western Arctic Parklands Kotzebue AK" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice describing NPS intent to fund a specific, defined project without competition. The notice documents a planned single-source task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), rather than inviting new applications.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation where the public can apply?
No. The notice is not a solicitation and is not requesting applications from the public. It announces a planned single award under an already-established cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS DOIP16AC01081.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
Who is the intended recipient of the award described in the notice?
The planned task agreement is under an existing cooperative agreement between NPS and the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The posting indicates an anticipated single award (expected awards: 1).
What is the purpose of publishing a notice if no applications are being accepted?
The notice serves as a public statement of intent to make a noncompetitive (single-source) award under an existing cooperative agreement. It documents the planned funding action and the basis for not conducting a new competition.
Why is this award being issued without competition?
NPS states it is not conducting full and open competition because the work will be issued as a task agreement under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement with SCA (Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031). The notice references Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) and explains that the competitive step occurred when the broader cooperative agreement was awarded.
What is the cooperative agreement number connected to this task agreement?
The cooperative agreement number is P15AC00031.
What is the project title?
The effort is titled "WEAR (Kotz) Work Crews 2016" and is also referenced as "WEAR(Kotz) Leader Crew 2016."
Where will the project take place?
The work is based in Kotzebue, Alaska, supporting the Western Arctic National Parklands Division of Interpretation and focused on an outdoor learning space next to the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center.
What is the main goal of the project?
The project is designed to support and stimulate work, education, and training opportunities for young adults through hands-on participation with Western Arctic National Parklands interpretation-focused work in Kotzebue.
What category or program area is this opportunity associated with?
It is tied to CFDA 15.931 and is categorized under education-focused work and training.
What statutory authority is cited for this project?
The notice cites 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
Who is the NPS point of contact listed in the notice?
The NPS point of contact listed is James Cato.
Who is the on-site technical representative for NPS?
NPS identifies an on-site technical representative as Linda Jeschke to assist participants with project specifics as needed.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $41,773.86.
Is there a cost share mentioned?
Yes. The notice identifies a cost share amount of $1,848.40.
What is the award ceiling mentioned in the notice?
The posting shows an award ceiling of about $42,000.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on July 19, 2016.
What does the closing date mean if no applications are being accepted?
The original closing date (July 29, 2016) reflects the public notice window rather than an application deadline, since the notice is not requesting proposals or applications.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is August 14, 2016 through September 3, 2016.
How long is the project expected to last?
The project is planned as a short, intensive three-week effort.
What work will the crew perform at the site?
Work centers on creating an outdoor learning space on approximately a quarter-acre area next to the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center. Based on landscape architecture plans, participants are expected to construct planter beds, paths, and seating; prepare and finish the landscape using hand tools; and install wayfinding and interpretive elements.
What signage will be installed?
The crew is expected to install one directional sign and three interpretive panel signs, and to place signage in ways that improve educational value for visitors and youth programs.
What landscaping and habitat-related tasks are included?
Tasks include preparing beds with topsoil and beach gravel suited to local plants; harvesting and transplanting vegetation to mimic beach and tundra microhabitats; and planting commercial fireweed and grass seed in planned areas.
What are the gabion baskets mentioned in the scope?
The project includes using gabion baskets filled with stones and natural materials, arranged to represent local resources important to local people, connecting the physical improvements to interpretation and community context.
Is there a childrens education component?
Yes. The crew will construct a sandbox intended for mock archaeology digs to support childrens educational programming and add a hands-on learning feature aligned with the Heritage Centers interpretive mission.
Is any media or outreach deliverable included?
Yes. Participants will share reflections on camera for a short video intended to highlight the project on park websites.
What is SCA responsible for under the task agreement?
SCA responsibilities include recruiting and selecting participating conservation associates; providing participant support such as living allowances, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable; covering transportation to and from Kotzebue; and providing subsistence during the performance period. SCA also provides in-service commercial travel during the project, offers 24/7 staffed hotline assistance, conducts a site visit, completes performance evaluations, and ensures crew members carry out the on-the-ground work described in the scope.
What is NPS responsible for under the task agreement?
NPS provides the primary financial assistance ($41,773.86), delivers orientation to park operations and the NPS mission, and conducts safety training. NPS assigns an on-site technical representative (Linda Jeschke), supplies necessary equipment and materials to complete the work, and produces a written completion evaluation from Western Arctic National Parklands.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The instrument is described as a task agreement issued under an already-established cooperative agreement, rather than a standalone competitive grant award.
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