Opportunity Information: Apply for N624731920013
This grant opportunity supports a targeted set of wildlife surveys at Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), a U.S. Navy facility established in 1955 a few miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona. Although NOFS is best known for its role as an observing station for the United States Naval Observatory, the site also occupies ecologically important land within the Arizona-New Mexico Mountains Ecoregion, a large (roughly 6 million acre) landscape that spans central Arizona into New Mexico and a small part of western Texas. The area around NOFS includes habitat used by a wide range of species, including sensitive wildlife such as the federally threatened Mexican spotted owl, as well as bald eagles that have been documented using the Rogers Lake area and adjacent lands for winter foraging and roosting. Nearby geographic features like Woody Ridge help connect NOFS to the Mogollon Rim, functioning as a natural corridor for species such as pronghorn, black bear, and wild turkey. Despite what is already known, the Navy notes that there are still gaps in understanding of the full range of natural resources present on the NOFS footprint.
The purpose of the award is to expand and formalize baseline biological information by conducting surveys focused specifically on mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates occurring on the installation. The surveys are intended to build on existing data and create a stronger inventory that can be used in day-to-day natural resources management as well as in planning and decision-making for future projects. The work is tied directly to the Department of Defense requirement under the Sikes Act Improvement Act of 1997 (as amended), which directs military installations to develop and implement an Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). For NOFS, the INRMP is meant to guide land use and stewardship in a way that remains compatible with the Navy mission, while also ensuring responsible management of habitats and species.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement issued by the Department of Defense through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. The opportunity is labeled as an earmark and falls under the Natural Resources activity category, with CFDA number 12.300. The government anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $72,994. The opportunity was created on August 1, 2019, with an original application closing date of September 1, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text, but the description makes clear the Navy intended to collaborate with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). A central theme of the announcement is partnership: leveraging the state wildlife agency's expertise and capacity to carry out survey and inventory work in Arizona while ensuring the resulting information directly supports INRMP requirements, conservation responsibilities, and practical installation planning at NOFS.Apply for N624731920013
- The Department of Defense, NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mammal, Amphibian, Reptile, And Invertebrate Surveys On Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station Flagstaff, Arizona" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 01, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 01, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $72,994.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The grant supports a targeted set of wildlife surveys at Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS) to expand and formalize baseline biological information for the installation. The intent is to strengthen the species inventory so it can be used for day-to-day natural resources management and for planning and decision-making tied to future projects at NOFS.
Where will the funded work take place?
All work is centered on Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), a U.S. Navy facility established in 1955 a few miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona. The site lies within the Arizona-New Mexico Mountains Ecoregion, a large landscape spanning central Arizona into New Mexico and a small part of western Texas.
Why is NOFS considered ecologically important?
NOFS occupies land within an ecologically important ecoregion and includes habitat used by a wide range of species. The announcement notes sensitive wildlife in the area, including the federally threatened Mexican spotted owl, and bald eagles documented using the Rogers Lake area and adjacent lands for winter foraging and roosting. Nearby landscape features (such as Woody Ridge) are described as connecting NOFS to the Mogollon Rim and functioning as a natural corridor for species such as pronghorn, black bear, and wild turkey.
Which species groups are the surveys focused on?
The surveys are specifically focused on mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates occurring on the NOFS installation.
Are birds included in the survey focus?
Birds are referenced as part of the broader ecological context (for example, Mexican spotted owl and bald eagles), but the stated survey focus for this award is mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.
What problem or need is this opportunity trying to address?
Although there is existing knowledge about wildlife and habitat around NOFS, the Navy states there are still gaps in understanding the full range of natural resources present on the NOFS footprint. The award is intended to build on existing data and create a stronger baseline inventory.
How will the survey results be used by the Navy?
The resulting baseline biological information is intended to support practical, day-to-day natural resources management and to inform installation planning and decision-making for future projects. The information is also tied to requirements for the installation's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP).
What is the INRMP and why does it matter for this grant?
The INRMP is the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan required under the Sikes Act Improvement Act of 1997 (as amended). The announcement describes the INRMP as the guiding framework for land use and stewardship at NOFS, intended to remain compatible with the Navy mission while ensuring responsible management of habitats and species. This grant supports that requirement by improving the baseline data used for INRMP implementation and related planning.
Which federal law or requirement is this work connected to?
The work is tied directly to Department of Defense requirements under the Sikes Act Improvement Act of 1997 (as amended), which directs military installations to develop and implement an INRMP.
What type of award is being offered?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement issued by the Department of Defense through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
Who is the issuing agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Department of Defense through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
Is this opportunity competitive, and how many awards were expected?
The government anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $72,994.
What program or activity category does this fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is labeled as an earmark in the announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 12.300.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 1, 2019, and the original application closing date was September 1, 2019.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text. The description also makes clear the Navy intended to collaborate with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) for this work.
Does the announcement indicate a preferred or intended partner?
Yes. A central theme of the announcement is partnership, and it states the Navy intended to collaborate with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), leveraging the state wildlife agency's expertise and capacity to carry out survey and inventory work in Arizona.
Why is partnership emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes leveraging AZGFD's expertise and capacity for survey and inventory work while ensuring the resulting information directly supports INRMP requirements, conservation responsibilities, and practical installation planning at NOFS.
What is NOFS best known for, and how does that relate to this grant?
NOFS is best known for its role as an observing station for the United States Naval Observatory. This grant relates to the same installation by focusing on the natural resources present on the NOFS footprint and improving baseline biological information needed for responsible land stewardship compatible with the Navy mission.
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