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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.

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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.

Elements of this project are a continuation of a long-term seabird and habitat monitoring restoration effort at Channel Islands National Park (CHIS or park), focusing on seabird and related resources harmed by DDTs and PCBs released into the southern California marine environment. CHIS has been the focus of bird restoration projects for the past 16 years, including extensive restoration of seabird populations. California Institute of Environmental Studies (CIES) and CHIS have partnered on this project for over a decade, and have extensive knowledge and data that is critical to continue and expand on this work.

The objective of this Agreement is to continue avian and habitat research, monitoring, and restoration at CHIS. The project encompasses multiple seabird/marine monitoring efforts, habitat restoration, rare plant recovery and invasive plant control activities across all the Park islands. Through scientific data collection and analysis of seabirds nesting on the Channel Islands, the National Park Service (NPS) will be better able to manage and conserve seabird populations. Project activities focus on the restoration of native plant communities in order to benefit seabirds, as well as to conserve biological diversity in the Park. Habitat restoration, rare plant restoration and invasive species control builds resilience of unique island ecosystems to changing environmental conditions by providing secure and functional habitat for breeding and foraging as well as recovery of plant communities and unique species to the islands. Numerous reports will be developed and published under this Agreement that will help inform management decisions to preserve and protect these resources for the enjoyment of future generations.

2. Habitat Restoration - CIES will support habitat restoration and invasive weed control work on several Park islands, including ongoing efforts on Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and Anacapa Islands. This restoration work will include propagating native plants, outplanting, invasive weed control, and monitoring.

3. Analyzing Trends and Variability in Southern California Ashy Storm-petrel Colonies: CIES will maintain Santa Cruz Island as a key monitoring and research location. Activities include establishing key monitoring locations in the Channel Islands region and conducting nest monitoring in sea caves at Santa Cruz Island.

4. Depredation Protection of Ashy Storm-Petrels at Santa Cruz Island: CIES and NPS will build and deploy ceramic nest modules before the 2020 breeding season. Modules will be equipped with data loggers to record abiotic characteristics and compared with data collected at natural sites. Nest monitoring of ASSP at Bat Cave, Cavern Point Caves, and Orizaba Rock will begin in June 2020. This work will be conducted in conjunction with a study to investigate the impacts of Common Raven depredation on nesting ASSP.

5. Ocean Acidification (OA) and Marine monitoring support: CIES will assist with OA monitoring at Santa Cruz Island and other locations

6. Dudleya traskiae Monitoring and Recovery on Santa Barbara Island: CIES will implement recovery actions for the endangered species, including conducting census and demographic surveys; assessing populations; collecting seed; and growing and outgrowing.

7. Malva assurgentiflora assessment and extinction prevention on San Miguel and Anacapa Islands: CIES will establish a nursery on San Miguel Island, propagate and outplant Malva on Anacapa and San Miguel Islands. Funding also includes support for conservation and genetic work on the species at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

2. Provide training and education to CIES in activities such as the use of government facilities, power equipment, cranes, and transportation on park boats.

3. Provide CIES with written notification of NPS policy regarding minimum requirements for trainings and certifications prior to use of NPS equipment.

4. Assist with data collection and analysis, when possible, and report and publication drafting and review.

5. Provide weekly boat, or equivalent, transportation to Santa Barbara, Anacapa, and Santa Cruz Islands, weather permitting.

6. Complete the necessary compliance documentation, including cultural resources Section 106, Section 7 wildlife evaluations for species listed or proposed for listing under ESA, and Wilderness Minimum Requirements Analysis. Review and provide comment and/or concurrence to CIES on plans, specifications and other documents submitted.

7. Provide CIES with the use of NPS repeater network and radio(s) for necessary project communication to CIES staff who are NPS-trained operators.

8. Enroll all volunteers working on projects under this Agreement into the NPS VIP program, when they are working on NPS lands.

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

10. Acknowledge CIES in any published or formally presented material developed or derived from this Agreement.

2. Provide onsite leadership and training to volunteers and staff during work activities.

3. Collaborate with the NPS on training to ensure CIES staff have the proper skills and certifications for boat and helicopter transportation and for the use of NPS property and equipment, such as dock cranes, park housing, fork lifts, and any other equipment that may be necessary to carry out the activities authorized by this Agreement.

4. Secure any necessary permits for work activities (e.g., pesticide use).

5. Collaboratively prepare and deliver the reports described in the attached work plan(s) and schedule(s).

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

7. Follow regulations regarding the use of federal equipment, computer networks and office facilities.