P19AS00615.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.

Point Blue will assist the National Park Service (NPS) with plover monitoring and protection during the peak of the nesting season in May, June, and July. The park’s monitoring and protection program for western snowy plovers is comprehensive and complex with plovers nesting at several beaches within the park, including beach areas with high visitor use. A protocol guiding the monitoring efforts for nesting snowy plovers at PORE was developed and published by the San Francisco Bay Area Network (SFAN) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program in 2012. Plover biologists census western snowy plovers along multiple stretches of beach within the park, collect data on banded birds, locate snowy plover nests, monitor nests for hatch, and band plover chicks. Biologists also establish and maintain large closure areas using signs and symbolic fencing to protect snowy plover breeding habitat. Predator exclosures are erected around strategically selected nests and all nests are regularly monitored for hatch success. Following hatching, chicks are banded and the snowy plover broods are followed in order to determine fledging success. Biologists additionally monitor the activities of common ravens in regards to western snowy plovers, and develop strategies to better protect plover nests and chicks from raven depredation. All data is collected on pre-defined datasheets and entered into a comprehensive database designed and maintained by the SFAN I&M Program. An annual monitoring report is written, peer reviewed, and published in the NPS Natural Resources Report series. Point Blue biologists will assist with public outreach and education efforts by assisting with the Snowy Plover Docent Program run by the park.

Point Blue biologists assigned to the project will be previously permitted by the USFWS and the USGS Bird Banding Lab to conduct western snowy plover recovery efforts. Monitoring will occur according to the published protocol. Point Blue biologists will census plovers on nesting beaches, record raven numbers during surveys, collect data on banded plovers, locate snowy plover nests, monitor nests for hatch, and band plover chicks. Point Blue biologists will also help establish and maintain large closure areas using signs and symbolic fencing to protect snowy plover breeding habitat. Predator exclosures will be erected around nests and all nests will be monitored for hatch success. Following hatching, chicks will be banded and the snowy plover broods will be followed in order to determine fledging success. All data will be recorded on datasheets provided by PORE and then turned in to PORE at regular intervals.

While in the field, Point Blue biologists may encounter park visitors with questions about western snowy plovers, plover-related closures, or other questions about the park. Point Blue biologists are expected to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner and take the opportunity to educate the public about the plover project. On days that the docent program is active, Point Blue biologists will provide plover updates to the docents and assist in viewing plovers that may be in the area.

At the end of each season, Point Blue will review and comment on the annual monitoring report drafted by PORE. Point Blue will also provide administrative support for tasks related to the PORE plover project, and for submitting the PORE banding data to the USGS Bird Banding Lab. Approximately 16 hours of work at the end of each season are anticipated.

2. Provide overview and orientation associated with all park visits including: briefings on safety procedures; introductions to park staff; and logistical support for field work operations, which include coordination with the park and making safety a priority.

3. Collaborate in making project management decisions throughout the project duration.

4. Assist with safe undertaking of fieldwork within the park and have appropriate NPS staff accompany recipient workers when needed in the field.

5. Assist with data collection and analysis, when possible.

6. Prepare the draft annual monitoring reports and submit to Point Blue for review and comment.

6. Submit final annual reports to the NPS Natural Resources Report series.

7. Fully acknowledge Point Blue in any published or formally presented material developed or derived from this Agreement.

2. Provide administrative support and logistical support for project activities.

3. Review and provide comment to NPS on the annual monitoring reports.

4. Assist with submitting banding data to the USGS Bird Banding Lab.

5. Acknowledge the NPS in any published or formally presented material developed or derived from this Agreement.