PKG00260812-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. Determination.

ABSTRACT

Grants.gov Opportunity Number Project Title Recipient Anticipated Federal Funding Non- ederal Cost Share Total Anticipated Award Amount

Award Instrument

Anticipated Period of Performance

Legal Authorit

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

P20AS00054

Huna Tribal House Programs Hoonah Indian Association (HIA) $225,335

$1,375,000

April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022

54 U.S.C. §101702(a) Cooperative Agreements, Transfer of Service

15.946 Cultural Resources

Continuation, Unique Qualifications

Mary Beth Moss

The primary objective of this agreement is to strengthen connections between Huna Tlingit and their traditional homeland through cooperatively developing and implementing a variety of programs associated with the Huna Tribal House. NPS believes these connections encourage tribal participation in park management and allow visitors to learn about the Huna Tlingit and their connection to the park.

This project will promote tribal involvement including elders and youth in the stewardship of the natural and cultural resources of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Specifically, it allows tribal members to directly participate in interpretive planning for the Tribal House, implementation of interpretive services, and on-site visits. Programs developed through this agreement will provide culturally accurate and sensitive interpretive products including films, wayside, in-person demonstrations available to the visiting public and on-line.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

A. The recipient shall be responsible for the following items under this agreement:

B. The NPS Responsibilities:

A 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 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 technical assistance at the request of the recipient.

The Hoonah Indian Association will:

1. Cooperatively finalize a Strategic/Sustainability Plan to outline long-range strategies and prepare and implement an annual Work Plan to outline short-term annual actions for managing the Tribal House.

2. Cooperatively finalize an Operations Plan for the Tribal House.

3. Cooperatively plan tribal and community events at the Tribal House.

4. Cooperatively produce two interpretive films, wayside exhibits, and other products for use at the Tribal House during interpretive programs and for use at administrative and tribal uses of the Tribal House.

5. Provide cultural interpretive services at the Huna Tribal House for the visitor use season (approximately mid-May through the end of August).

6. Produce interpretive elements (drums, mats, small carvings, regalia, paddles, etc.) for use in Tribal House interpretation programs.

7. Plan and implement a Journey to Homeland Celebration event.

1. Assign the HIA cultural resource specialist to serve as HIA’s Tribal House Coordinator to work a minimum of 20 hours/week on tasks as mutually agreed upon by the NPS and the Recipient.

2. Assign the HIA cultural program manager to provide management level input into Tribal House programing and operations, working a minimum of 8 hours/week on tasks as mutually agreed upon by the NPS and the Recipient.

3. Review and provide cultural input on planning, management, and interpretive products associated with the Huna Tribal House to include, but not limited to, a Strategic/Sustainability Plan, an Operations Plan, wayside exhibits, audio-visual media (2 films), brochures, and other materials,

4. Cooperatively finalize the Huna Tribal House Strategic/Sustainability Plan including participation in working group meetings, review of final text, and arranging for printing of same.

5. Facilitate meetings with clan elders and other tribal members to obtain tribal input on the Huna Tribal House Strategic Plan, Operations Plan, and Use Plan/Policies. Serve as a conduit between Huna clans and the NPS on all matters related to the Huna Tribal House.

1. Provide financial support to the Recipient. A breakdown for how the funds will be distributed is included in the attached Work Plan and Budget document (Attachment A).

2. Assign the NPS’s Cultural Anthropologist as government representative and Agreements Technical Representative to outline priority tasks, review and approve completed tasks and project deliverables, and assist in liaising between NPS and

HIA.

3. Assign the NPS Cultural Anthropologist to liaison with the HIA Tribal House Coordinator.

4. Lead the development of the Strategic Plan, the Operations Plan and interpretive materials for the Tribal House including producing two (2) wayside exhibits, audiovisual materials, brochures and other materials associated with the Huna Tribal House. Solicit and incorporate HIA input into all Tribal House program materials.

5. Provide a final, camera-ready copy of the Tribal House Strategic Plan to HIA for printing.

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:

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

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 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;

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

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 Justificatio .

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. Determination

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.