P19AS00622 (P19AC01250).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.

415-623-2262 or william_nash@nps.gov Goals: The objectives of this Cooperative Agreement will be to collaboratively undertake the following:

(a) To define, authenticate, and revitalize the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail through the engagement of the native Hawaiian community, the community-at large, public and private landowners, government and community agencies and other stakeholders;

(b) To promote community engagement in education, health, environmental, stewardship, cultural conservation, historic preservation and sustainable trail management practices and use;

(c) To facilitate partnerships and collaborations with amongst all stakeholders for the promotion of appropriate trail management planning, use, research and interpretation;

(d) To build and maintain community skills, knowledge, attitudes, leadership, and financial capacity to be active participants and beneficiaries of effective trail and shoreline management and related activities;

(e) To acquire, lease, license, or otherwise undertake the management of lands, facilities, and/or environmental resources related to or associated with the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail and to acquire or grant easements with respect to such lands for the purposes of managing said lands and resources according to ahupua'a (traditional Native Hawaiian land division) -based management systems including integrated, cooperative, mixed use management plans for environmental preservation and restoration and preservation and perpetuation of cultural uses and activities including appropriate economic uses, to support these uses, and other uses;

(f) To promote scientific research and public and private education with respect to Hawaiian ecosystems, cultural uses of and activities relating to lands and resources, traditional ahupua'a-based management of lands and resources, and balancing scientific, cultural restoration and economic uses of land.

2. Cooperate with NPS in attaining the management objectives and implementation actions set forth in the Comprehensive Management Plan for Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail as they relate to Hui’s mission and vision.

3. Promote community engagement in education, health, environmental, stewardship, cultural conservation, historic preservation and sustainable trail management practices and use as they relate to Hui’s mission and vision.

4. Facilitate partnerships and collaborations amongst all stakeholders for the promotion of trail management, use, research and interpretation, as they relate to Hui’s mission and vision.

5. Work with NPS, other government organizations, community-based trail management entities, and owners of site/segments on trail management planning and implementation activities. Develop and disseminate Service-provided or approved materials regarding the guardianship of the Trail by the public, appropriate public use, methods of obtaining assistance, or other materials helping to advance the national historic Trail.

6. Organize, sponsor, promote, and manage appropriate Trail events such as youth programs, trainings, conferences, and/or cultural festivals consistent with public use opportunities and in alignment with Hui’s mission and vision.

7. Help manage and promote the Trail as an integrated whole, commensurate with the Trail's national historic Trail status.

2. Appoint Aric Arakaki, as the Agreement Technical Representative (ATR).

3. Refer public inquiries about Trail programs or activities to the Hui as appropriate.

4. Provide appropriate informational materials pertaining to the protection, preservation, interpretation of the Trail. Such materials include information on how to protect the Trail, notices about national trails conferences, etc.

5. Provide training for Trail volunteers in activities including, but not limited to, preservation, interpretation, research, or recreation Trail construction for Hui sponsored programs.

6. Work with the Hui to develop and disseminate Service-provided or approved materials regarding the guardianship of the Trail by the public, appropriate public use, methods of obtaining assistance, or other materials helping to advance and promote the national historic trail.

7. Allow use of Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail logo for appropriate purposes by written request and in developing its own promotional materials.

8. Assist the Hui in its administrative functions through financial and technical assistance as appropriate in order to support the Hui’s ability to further the purposes of the National Trails Act as it relates to Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail and its own mission statement.

9. Work collaboratively with the Hui to implement a youth engagement and educational program at Kiholo, North Kona, Hawaii Island, Justification: Hui Aloha Kiholo (HAK) is a non-profit composed of families and other members of the community who are ancestrally connected to a shoreline area called Kiholo, North Kona, Hawaii Island. HAK is the only community organization that has the capacity and dedicated to working in partnership on the stewardship of the Kiholo segment of the ALKA. It brings many years of place-based, unique relationships with the public, private and community sectors as follows:

Kiholo is a Hawaii State Park. HAK has a curatorship agreement with Hawaii State Parks for at least 10 years. They assist in the management of the Kiholo State Park and is touted by State Parks as an excellent example of a successful State and Community partnership. The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii owns an in-holding consisting of an ancient Hawaiian fishpond and the surrounding environs. HAK also partners with TNCH on the restoration and management of the pond. Community clean-ups and other events occur regularly. This partnership among Federal, State, NGO and community (HAK) is highly successful.

2. Appoint Jennifer Mitchell as the Key Official for this Cooperative Agreement.

3. Cooperate with NPS in attaining the management objectives and implementation actions set forth in the Comprehensive Management Plan for Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail as they relate to Hui’s mission and vision.

4. Promote community engagement in education, health, environmental, stewardship, cultural conservation, historic preservation and sustainable trail management practices and use as they relate to Hui’s mission and vision.

5. Facilitate partnerships and collaborations amongst all stakeholders for the promotion of trail management, use, research and interpretation, as they relate to Hui’s mission and vision.

6. Work with NPS, other government organizations, community-based trail management entities, and owners of site/segments on trail management planning and implementation activities. Develop and disseminate Service-provided or approved materials regarding the guardianship of the Trail by the public, appropriate public use, methods of obtaining assistance, or other materials helping to advance the national historic Trail.

7. Organize, sponsor, promote, and manage appropriate Trail events such as youth programs, trainings, conferences, and/or cultural festivals consistent with public use opportunities and in alignment with Hui’s mission and vision.

8. Help manage and promote the Trail as an integrated whole, commensurate with the Trail's national historic Trail status.

9. Work collaboratively with NPS to implement a youth engagement and educational program at Kiholo, North Kona, Hawaii Island.