PKG00260589-instructions.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.

This archeological overview and assessment will describe the environmental and cultural history of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve; list, describe, and evaluate all known archeological resources; describe the potential for as yet unidentified archeological resources; describe and evaluate past research in the area; outline relevant research topics; and provide recommendations for future research. It will also list the locations of collections of archeological materials and associated records related to park resources and will contain a comprehensive bibliography This project will produce an Archeological Overview and Assessment report, a baseline document, as described in the Cultural Resource Management Guidelines, that will review previous work, place the park’ cultural history within a regional context, identify deficiencies, and make recommendations for improving the management of the park’s cultural resources. The recommendations of the report will help direct future research and management. The information in the report will provide a basic resource for both interpretation and management staff.

The project will having no fewer than two Phases: I) initiating planning, consultation, and compilation of existing resources into a literature review, and preparing background sections of the report including an assessment of known archeological sites, II) completion of the analysis and recommendation section of the report, preparation of maps and figures, and editing and peer review of the report, and printing of the report.

2. Lead and participate in all tribal and community consultation regarding design of the project, outcomes of the literature review, and presentation of the final report.

3. Assign the park archeologist to assist in compiling and organizing archeological site information available in ASMIS.

4. Assist PSU by providing NPS staff participants as appropriate in acquiring maps, GIS data, gray literature publications, figures and photograph; deliver those items to PSU researchers in a timely fashion.

5. Collaborate with the PSU research team in the analysis of information gathered in the course of this reconnaissance study.

6. Provide review comments and recommendations on all products in a timely fashion.

7. Coordinate official communications with federally recognized tribal governments and other entities associated with the project; this will include the coordination of the review and examination of the draft publication(s) and their components.

8. Cooperate with the PSU PI to ensure that the conduct of the project complies with the “NPS Interim Guidance Document Governing Code of Conduct, Peer Review, and Information Quality Correction for National Park Service Cultural and Natural Resources Disciplines,” and with any and all subsequent guidance issued by the NPS Director to replace this interim document.

9. Ensure that reports and other formal materials (including publications and presentations) resulting from this collaborative project acknowledge the PSU and that the project was conducted through the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit and reference this Cooperative Agreement number.

10. Ensure OMB approval is obtained under the Paperwork Reduction Act, if required.

11. Ensure all publications that result from this cooperative agreement that are available to the public are 508 compliant.

2. Appoint a Principal Investigator (PI) from PSU.

3. Follow the methods and guidelines outlined in NPS Cultural Resource Management Guidelines and other NPS guidance pertaining to Archeological Overviews and Assessments as appropriate.

4. Initiate and facilitate a project scoping meeting with park staff and cooperators including Hoonah Indian Association and Yakutat Tlingit Tribe.

5. Conduct a literature review of primary and secondary references and compile a bibliography of pertinent published information related to Southeast Alaska with special attention to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

6. Compile a list of all previously recorded archeological sites within the boundaries of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

7. Draft an introductory section to include brief sections on park history, resources, pertinent laws, and management objectives.

8. Draft an environmental settings section to include:

a. Physiographic setting, with descriptions of distinct sub-units;

b. Terrestrial and marine ecosystems, with descriptions of flora and fauna;

c. Landscape history and change through time.

9. Draft a cultural setting section to include:

a. Regional cultural history, from Pleistocene to 1970 (50 yrs ago);

b. Park history and past land use patterns;

c. Previous archaeological research.

10. Draft section on Archaeological Assessment to include:

a. List and describe previously recorded sites, in table form;

b. Site distribution by type/age;

c. Develop list of site type categories.

11. Produce maps and figures and acquire photographs and/or other graphic materials for use in the project reports.

12. Provide copies of all materials compiled in the course of project research to the NPS, including any interview recordings, transcriptions, notes, files, articles, and digital data generated by the project.

13. Prepare a draft Phase I report of the sections outlined above and including a literature review. This draft can be revised for later use in Phase II and III documents.

14. Make the draft report available to NPS staff for review.

15. Prepare a final Phase I reconnaissance report summarizing literature review and reconnaissance interviews that is responsive to reviewer comments.

16. Cooperate with the ATR to ensure that the conduct of the project complies with the “NPS Interim Guidance Document Governing Code of Conduct, Peer Review, and Information Quality Correction for National Park Service Cultural and Natural Resources Disciplines,” and with any and all subsequent guidance issued by the NPS Director to replace this interim document. The ATR is the peer review manager for this project.

17. Ensure that reports and other formal materials (including publications and presentations) resulting from this collaborative project acknowledge the NPS and that the project was conducted through the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit and reference this Cooperative Agreement number.

18. Upon request of the NPS, obtain digital photographs with captions of project activities and make these available to the NPS Alaska CESU Research Coordinator and others for use in presentations and reports.