NPS-NOIP19AS00581.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

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;

(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. A single source on the basis of continuation must demonstrate that competition would result in a substantial duplicate cost to the government that cannot be recovered through competition;

(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;

(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.

The research associate will have the opportunity to learn and participate in park operational areas including but not limited to cultural resource management. The research associate will be provided with work assignments and development opportunities depending on their interests and abilities. Each research associate will have a unique experience as their roles will be defined to their needs and those of the NPS and Great Basin Institute.

B. Project Objectives - The research associate will complete multiple cultural resource projects related to three parks, Zion National Park, Pipe Spring National Monument, and Cedar Breaks National Monument. However, the work will largely take place at Zion National Park. The research associates will manage individual projects such as: National Register Nominations, Protection of Archeological Sites in High Visitor Use Areas, Historic Emerald Pools Trail Reconstruction, Rock Art Analysis and Interpretation, Archeological Site Eligibility Determinations and Concurrence, and Creation of Human History Publications. The research associate will also assist with general activities within the program such as: archeological site monitoring, assistance to other programs within the park, archival research, public outreach, archeological site recording, data management, reviewing contract deliverables, report writing, and National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 activities.

PP: The main public purpose supported is providing employment opportunities for new professionals in the field of archeology with the added bonus of living and working in the park and participating in outdoor recreation. The position provides students, recent graduates, emerging professionals and veterans to begin or enhance their careers in cultural resource management. The research associate will develop professionally through their involvement working with park archaeologists and managers.

Moreover, this position will have an expanded experience being involved in work that directly involves the public, tribal nations, and stakeholders. These experiences will develop a broader understanding of stewardship, conservation, and preservation, beyond the specific career development opportunities. This individual will be exposed to the broader concept and philosophies behind America’s best idea.

Overview: This project is designed to recruit research associates to assist Zion archaeologists with multiple projects over the course of four and half years, from 6/10/2019 - 12/31/2023. As mentioned in the project objectives section above, the research associates will be tasked with very specific individual projects, as well as, general programmatic activities.

Year 1 Projects:

National Register Nominations: This project will amend and create new National Register Nominations. The work will require archeological survey, site recording (maps, illustrations, photographs, narratives, condition assessments, spatial data), data management and archeological treatments as necessary. All field work and archival research will then be compiled to write the nomination. The nomination will be reviewed by park management and have Utah SHPO consultation and concurrence.

Protection of Archeological Sites in High Visitor Use Areas: This project has identified 15-20 archeological sites that are being impacted by visitor use. The work will entail writing treatment recommendations for review and approval by park management, Utah SHPO, Native American Tribal Nations, stakeholders, National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. The research associate will conduct treatments (drainage re-routing, barrier installation, social trail eradication, installation of signs, minor stabilization, backfilling, and/or data recovery), document activities, make future recommendations, and prepare a final report.

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:

1) NPS will advise the intern throughout the course of the agreement.

2) The NPS will provide a work space, computer, field equipment, and any other reference materials.

2) The NPS will provide training as necessary for all components of the project, which includes field work, data entry, and data analysis.

3. The NPS will develop a work plan with Great Basin Institute and the research associate to develop a clear work schedule, allowing for at least one specialized work training to support and encourage the associate in their personal and professional goals and interest.

2. Advertise the position and recruit appropriate applicants, in coordination with the NPS Program Coordinator

3. Track position hours and provide administrative support and supervision.

4. Ensure that any vehicle provided by NPS for use by Great Basin Institute personnel under this Task Agreement is used only for performance of work. Measures taken by Great Basin Institute shall include, without limitation; a) that any such recipient personnel is in possession of a valid State driver’s license; and b) the establishment and enforcement of the suitable penalties for Great Basin Institute personnel that willfully use or authorize the use of NPS vehicles for other than official purposes. In addition, Great Basin Institute agrees to assume any cost or expense incident to any use of vehicles not related to the performance of this Task Agreement.

5. Comply with NPS personal identity verification procedures that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201 and insert this paragraph 12 of this Article in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have physical access to federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system.

6. Conduct a formal progress report with research associate.

7. Work with NPS Program Coordinator to establish a formal plan for research associate in the event of a government shutdown. Details of this plan may include, but not limited to: work plan that can be performed off-site, guidelines for accessing federal buildings, use of government property, payment of research associate, housing issues.