NPS-NOIP19AS00541.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.

Project Objectives – This project will allow the RA the opportunity to become familiar with federal, state, and local laws, NPS policies, BRCA Management Plans, and conservation measures that guide pest management in a national park. The RA will work with facilities and resource management staff to evaluate pest-related needs, install exclusion features on park structures, and record pest-related management data for future decision making purposes. The position will also provide personal and professional development that will contribute new knowledge and perspectives for future application in various science and environmental fields PP: This Task Agreement serves a public purpose by promoting and stimulating education, job training, development of responsible citizenship, productive community involvement, and furthering the understanding, appreciation and conservation of natural and cultural resources. This project will motivate youth and young adults to be involved with the natural, cultural and historical resource protection of their communities and beyond.

This project will meet the public purpose by supporting and stimulating work, education and training opportunities for young adults through collaborative participation in resource management activities at BRCA. The GBI RA will attain hands-on experience working in the field and in the office with NPS employees as participate in day-to-day integrated pest management, assist in IPM Plan writing, and enter pest management data into park databases. This experience is expected to foster an environment of learning and instill a sense of resource stewardship in the GBI RA that will carry forth into the future.

Overview: Duties

• With the assistance of park staff, develop and complete an integrated pest management (IPM) plan for the park.

• Assist with implementing pest management throughout the park.

• Assess pest-related needs in park facilities.

• Install exclusion measures, or other pest management features, in park facilities.

Task Descriptions IPM Plan •Review Federal laws, NPS Policies, BRCA Management Plans, conservation best practices.

•Write a pest management plan for the park. Plan should allow for the integration of various tools and strategies, consider environmental consequences of actions, and be adaptive to a wide range of pest issues both known and unknown, while effectively providing for the safety of employees and visitors. Plan must be compliant with federal laws, policies, management plans, etc.

Pest management implementation •Order supplies and maintain inventory.

•Manage IPM project budget – PMIS 210691.

•Assist Wildlife Biologist with removal of animal pests from park buildings.

•Provide training and information to park employees and visitors regarding pests and their associated diseases and safe protocols for managing pest issues.

Facilities assessments •Prioritize park facilities for assessments.

•Evaluate facilities for exclusion, trapping, and monitoring needs.

•Provide a report on facility conditions in regards to pest issues and needs.

Pest Exclusion •Acquire materials for effective exclusion.

•Install exclusion measures on park facilities.

•Evaluate and report on effectiveness of exclusion measures.

2. Substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated during the period of performance of this agreement. In support of this agreement NPS will be responsible for the following:

• The park IPM Coordinator will provide park orientation, specific program information, determine schedules, assign tasks, and issue report deadlines for the RA.

• The park Wildlife Biologist will provide training on wildlife pest matters and methods.

• The park Facilities Chief and Buildings and Utilities Foreman will provide guidance for work completed on park facilities.

• Other park staff will work with the RA in developing and communicating educational materials.

• The park will provide an opportunity for the RA to rent park housing during the term of the associateship.

• The park will provide the use of a government vehicle for tasks related to the associateship.

• The park will conduct required background investigations necessary to allow the GBI RA the use of government computers and vehicles, as well as unaccompanied access to government buildings.

2. Coordinate with the NPS to recruit, screen, and place an integrated pest management Research Associate with a degree and/or experience in biological sciences, natural resources management, or a related discipline. The term of service for the associateship is for a maximum of 40 weeks, dates to be determined. Dates and terms of service will be depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, park needs, availability of project work and park supervisory availability. Terms of service will take place within the stated period of performance.

3. Provide ongoing staff support including a GBI Coordinator contact.

4. Provide all wages, payroll taxes, benefits, administration and travel and training expenses to accomplish the work described.

5. Provide Worker’s Compensation and Commercial General Liability insurance.