NOI P20AC01017 .pdf

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This announcement is not a request for applications.

This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intention to award financial assistance for the following project activities. Refer to Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination.

ABSTRACT

Grants.gov Opportunity Number Project Title Recipient Anticipated Federal Funding Non-Federal Cost Share Total Anticipated Award Amount

Award Instrument

Anticipated Period of Performance

Legal Authority

CFDA # and Title

Single Source Justification Criteria

National Park Service Point of Contact

PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE

Section 1. Project Summary

Task Agreement Cooperative Agreement

Grant Agreement

Current as of 10/29/2018

STATEMENT OF WORK SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

A. The recipient shall be responsible for the following items under this agreement:

B. The NPS Responsibilities:

A task agreement is proposed;

A cooperative agreement is proposed;

therefore substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated during the period of performance of this agreement. In support of this agreement NPS will:

A grant agreement is proposed, therefore no substantial involvement on the part of the NPS is anticipated for the successful completion of the statement of work. It is anticipated that involvement will be limited to actions related to monitoring project performance and technical assistance at the request of the recipient.

Section 3. Single Source Justification

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SINGLE SOURCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

National Park Service Policy FAP&P 1443-2015-06 requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable. The justification must address one of the following criteria.

In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

(1) Unsolicited Proposal – The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives. The unsolicited proposal must demonstrate an innovative capability or concept not currently available to the government, and prepared without Government involvement. ;

(2) Continuation – The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of, an activity presently being funded, for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity;

(3) Legislative intent – The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress’ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose;

(4) Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications. Successful past performance, familiarity with existing requirements, capabilities that can be obtained or matched by a competitor, or a positive reputation, are not considered to be unique qualifications.

(5) Emergencies – Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed.

NPS did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria:

Task Agreement issued under previously competed or single source master cooperative agreement per Section 2 above. Single Source Justification not applicable.

Continuation

Unique Qualifications

Unsolicited Proposal

Legislative Intent

Explanation of the proposed recipient’s qualifications or the criteria of the proposed project which requires use of the single source criteria cited.

Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination

Emergency

The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified award.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified grant agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

Section 4. Department of the Interior Secretary’s Priorities

This award will support the following DOI Secretary priority(ies):

Other Key Initiatives:

Employment of veterans.

Supporting DOI Infrastructure needs.

Creating jobs in the American economy.

Access to outdoor recreation opportunities.

Priority 1: Creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt Utilize science to identify best practices to manage land and water resources and adapt to changes in the environment.

Examine land use planning process and land use designations that govern public use and access.

Revise and streamline the environmental and regulatory review process while maintaining environmental standards.

Review DOI water storage, transportation, and distribution systems to identify opportunities to resolve conflicts and expand capacity.

Foster relationships with conservation organizations advocating for balanced stewardship and use of public lands.

Identify and implement initiatives to expand access to DOI lands for hunting and fishing.

Shift the balance towards providing greater public access to public lands over restrictions to access.

Priority 2: Utilizing our natural resources Ensure American energy is available to meet our security and economic needs.

Ensure access to mineral resources, especially the critical and rare earth minerals.

Refocus timber programs to embrace the entire 'healthy forests' lifecycle.

Manage competition for grazing resources.

Priority 3: Restoring trust with local communities Be a better neighbor with those closest to our resources by improving dialogue and relationships with persons and entities bordering our lands.

Expand the lines of communication with Governors, state natural resource offices, Fish and Wildlife offices, water authorities, county commissioners, Tribes, and local communities.

Priority 4: Ensuring sovereignty means something Support tribal self-determination, self-governance, and sovereignty.

Solidify mutual interests between the U.S. and the freely associated states and territories.

Priority 5: Generating additional revenues to support DOI & National interests Ensure that the public receives the full market value for the natural resources produced on Federal lands.

Ensure that fees or costs levied for DOI services are reasonable and targeted to achieve cost recovery.

Consider the impact of DOI decisions on economic development and job creation.

Priority 6: Protecting our people and the border Actively support efforts to secure our southern border.

Ensure DOI law enforcement staffing addresses public safety risks anticipated on DOI land.

Promote a "public service" demeanor within our law enforcement community.

Priority 7: Striking a regulatory balance

Reduce the administrative and regulatory burden imposed on U.S.

industry and the public.

Ensure that Endangered Species Act decisions are based on strong science and thorough analysis.

Priority 8: Modernizing our infrastructure Support the White House Public/Private Partnership Initiative to modernize U.S. infrastructure.

Remove impediments to infrastructure development and facilitate private sector efforts to construct infrastructure projects serving American needs.

Prioritize DOI infrastructure needs to highlight:

1. Construction of infrastructure;

2. Cyclical maintenance;

3. Deferred maintenance.

Senior executives are expected to provide leadership in achieving goals of the President and the Secretary.

The Management Team is expected to:

1. Ensure cost-effective operations and quality service to the public;

2. Facilitate organizational cooperation and conflict resolution;

3. Ensure the workplace environment is conducive to employee productivity and safety;

4. Hold individuals accountable for actions that violate DOI policies and requirements.

Priority 10: Achieving our goals and leading our team forward

The proposed project does not support any of the DOI Secretary priorities, but the project is being funded for the following reasons:

Priority 9: Reorganizing for the next 100 years

Improve alignment and integration of the DOI organizational structure. Redistribute organizational resources (people and funding) to enhance mission achievement and improved public service.

Improve organizational alignment with Executive Branch counterparts with major land management assets or influence.

215-597-5949 Goals: A. Project Goals – To provide opportunities for youth to receive hands-on training at Tomaquag Museum, Roger Williams National Memorial and associated sites that develop their work skills and will encourage them to become involved in cultural and/or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond. The activities performed will assist in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and/or improvement of the public’s understanding of cultural, historic, recreational and National Park Service opportunities.

B. Project Objectives – The interns in this position will develop educational experiences and skills that will equip them to work in the governmental or non-profit work environment; such as working with volunteers, developing and coordinating events, learn about different cultures, gain leadership skills though training sessions, and complete a major media project. They will also work with staff from the RI Foundation and Roger Williams University to create a Personal Development Work Plan designed to ensure that each intern is as competitive as possible for future job, college and scholarship applications. The interns’ work expands the public outreach and educational programming that would otherwise not be available under the current staffing levels at the Tomaquag Museum and the National Memorial. The outreach and educational programming will specifically examine the cross-cultural stories of Roger Williams and his relationship with the indigenous people of Rhode Island, and how both the successes and failures of those relationships are still relevant today as we examine the modern communities in Rhode Island.

1) September 15, 2020: Tomaquag Museum will begin recruitment of interns. This will include posting of job announcement, as well as working with the park on local recruiting efforts.

2) September 30, 2020: Museum and Park will have selected

3) October 15, 2020: Interns will have entered position at BLRV. Interns will begin orientation and training at the Museum and National Memorial.

4) Goal 1: The Tomaquag Museum will work with interns to help them develop educational experiences and skills that will equip them to work in the governmental or non-profit work environment. These experiences will come at the Museum, Roger Williams National Memorial and other similar sites in the region. Skills that the interns will learn and tasks they will perform to include:

a) Basic customer service and visitor service skills, including running front desk and store

b) Learn and present education programs, including supporting children’s hour

c) Learn basics of archives and collections of museum

d) work on outdoor projects such as gardening, weetoo building, learning traditional plant uses/foraging

e) Introduction into business and finances of museums

f) General info on park service, including different jobs and operations – interpretation, facilities, etc.

g) Proper business etiquette, resume writing and building, college application and scholarship writing skills

h) Field trips to other sites to get broader sense of opportunities in museum and park field

Work to be performed between October 15, 2020 and August 30, 2021

5) Goal 2: Creation of VLOGs. Each Intern will be tasked with creating at least eight VLOGs, short video blogs which will highlight their work, as well as help to promote and interpret the Museum and the National Memorial. The Interns will be provided with I Pads to record and produce the VLOGs. Once approved, these pieces will be uploaded to the appropriate digital platforms of the Museum and/or the National Memorial.

Work to be performed between October 15, 2020 and August 30, 2021

b. Collaborate with the interns on the creation of age appropriate educational programs and provide the necessary background information and orientations needed to create interpretive programs of park specific resources.

c. Provide training to the interns in areas pertaining to volunteerism, program and audience development, park themes and resources, and other trainings as needed.

d. Provide access to any research materials and facilities (such as buildings and archives) necessary to accomplish the work of this agreement.

2. Recruit, place and maintain up to four interns each to serve up to 12 months. Four will serve from September 2020-September 2021.

3. Recruitment will have an emphasis on youth, young adults, and veterans from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

4. Manage and carry out all administrative functions associated with the provisions of services under this agreement.

5. Maintain administrative records for the interns.

6. Provide training and work for the interns to cover 416 hours each over the year.

7. Provide interns with educational experiences and skills that will equip them to work in the governmental or non-profit work environments.