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Bureau of Reclamation Form, RF-102 12-2011

Bureau of Reclamation Form, RF-102 12-2011

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Reclamation’s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.

ABSTRACT

OVERVIEW

The objectives of this award are to broaden tribal leader participation in water policy and collaborate with federal, tribal, state and regional water resource management bodies and to strengthen tribal capacity through improved access to information and analysis on water management. Other objectives are to coordinate an inter-tribal planning forum; conduct quarterly meetings around water policy issues; identify short and long-term impacts on tribes; and to coordinate a tribal presence within groups working on federal, tribal, state and regional water policies.

RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT

Task 1. Support the activities and information distribution of the TLWPC under guidelines of the TLWPC Charter and Confidential Agreement, dated July 1, 2011.

Task 2. Coordinate a tribal presence within groups working on federal, state, and regional water policies. Broaden tribal leader participation in water policy discussions and collaboration with federal, state, and regional water resource management bodies.

Task 3. Conduct quarterly meetings and special meetings as appropriate, around water policy issues of importance to tribes.

Task 4. Identify potential short and long-term impacts on tribes in regards to the shortage criteria on the Colorado River, and other water use, reuse, and water storage issues.

Task 5. Strengthen tribal capacity through improved access to information and analysis on water resource management issues.

RECLAMATION INVOLVEMENT

No substantial involvement on the part of Reclamation is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded by this award.

SINGLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

SINGLE SOURCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

Department of the Interior Policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable for each single-source award. The justification must address one or more of the following criteria as well as discussion of the program legislative history, unique capabilities of the proposed recipient, and cost-sharing contribution offered by the proposed recipient, as applicable.

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;

(2) Continuation – The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of an activity presently being funded, and 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, cost-sharing ability if applicable, technical expertise, or other such 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.

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

(4) LEGISLATIVE INTENT

Single Source Justification Description:

(4) LEGISLATIVE INTENT

Grants and cooperative agreements are authorized with Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, nations Indian organizations, and tribal organizations. These terms are not expressly defined in Sec. 201; however, general guidance on the meaning of these terms can be found in other Federal Indian laws, as follows:

“Indian tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska claims settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 and Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003: Div D Energy and Water Development Appropriations, 2003; Title II Sec 201. P.L.108-7, as codified in 43 USC 373d

Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003; Division D-Energy and Water Development Appropriations, 2003; Title II, Sec. 201 P.L. 108-7, as codified in 43 USC 373d. The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation is authorized to enter into financial assistance agreements to increase opportunities for Indian tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water resources.

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