P19AS00496.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.

B. Project Objectives – The project will produce a complete draft of a National Historic Landmark nomination for a property that is nationally significant to the history of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

1. Work in consultation with NPS staff in the Washington, DC, office to hire a qualified historian with demonstrated experience in successfully preparing National Historic Landmark nominations and/or theme studies to prepare a National Historic Landmark nomination for a selected, nationally significant, AAPI-related property.

2. The historian will, at minimum:

a) Meet the qualifications for a GS-0170-11 historian as established by the Federal government’s Office of Personnel and Management, and approved by the NPS staff in the Washington, DC, office.

b) Have experience evaluating and nominating historic properties for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or for designation as National Historic Landmarks. Experience evaluating and nominating nationally significant properties and demonstrated knowledge of the National Historic Landmark program (NHL Program) and nomination process is preferred. Knowledge and experience with AAPI history is desirable.

c) Prepare a draft National Historic Landmark nomination. Preparation will involve all research and writing necessary to nominate the property for designation according to the requirements of the NHL Program. The contractor shall work closely with NHL Program staff, following their guidance, to determine which National Historic Landmark criteria are to be used in the nomination and how to structure the nomination’s argument for national significance. Frequent interaction with NPS staff will be required. This interaction will most likely occur via email and conference calls. Deliver the draft nomination to NCSHPO and the NPS for review electronically in MS Word format.

d) Prepare a revised draft nomination in consultation with NPS staff that appropriately addresses comments received, following review of the draft nomination. Additional research may be required to address any questions, comments, or concerns. Deliver the revised draft nomination to NCSHPO and the NPS for review electronically in MS Word format. The NHL program will send the revised draft nomination to select scholars for peer review.

e) Prepare a final nomination following and based on comments received from the peer review, in consultation with NHL program staff. Deliver the final nomination to the NCSHPO and the NPS for consideration by the National Park System Advisory Board National Historic Landmarks Committee (NHL Committee) electronically in MS Word format.

f) Provide the NHL Program contact information for the property owner(s), the highest local official, all Congressional legislators (two senators and one representative) as well as all other interested parties.

g) Prepare draft and final versions of an executive summary for the final nomination in accordance with NPS standards, for presentation at meetings of the NHL Committee. The contractor will revise and edit the draft executive summary, based on comments received from NHL Program staff. Deliver the executive summary to NCSHPO and the NPS electronically in MS Word format.

h) Prepare a MS PowerPoint presentation not to exceed three minutes in length for the National Historic Landmark nomination, in accordance with NHL Program standards, to be presented to the NHL Committee. Respond to requests from NHL Program staff to edit or change the presentation, following a draft review. Deliver the final PowerPoint presentation to the NPS for presentation to NHL Committee.

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:

a. Assist NCSHPO by reviewing the professional qualifications of any historians that indicate an interest in completing the project, prior to the execution of a contract for the project work between NCSHPO and a historian.

b. Assist NCSHPO and the historian who is contracted to perform the project work in receiving and processing any comments received by the NPS staff in Washington regarding preparation of the National Historic Landmark nomination.

c. Review and provide guidance to NCSHPO and the historian as to the format and content of the National Historic Landmark nomination.

d. Provide to the project historian project-relevant background information/materials already identified/collected by NPS staff.

e. Schedule project-related meetings/conference calls with NCSHPO and/or the historian and/or the NHL Committee as needed; arrange for meeting rooms/teleconference phone lines as necessary.

2. In any agreement or contract with the historian, include any necessary and appropriate project travel costs for the historian for any field research or project-related meetings in Washington, DC, or elsewhere; and require that any and all copyrights for work produced by the historian as part of this project be assigned to the U.S. Department Of the Interior, National Park Service.

3. Provide timely financial compensation to the historian for his or her time and work on this project in accordance with the terms of the written contractual agreement to be executed between the historian and NCSHPO pursuant to this Task Agreement.