North Cascades National Park Project Work Summer 2011

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	Federal Grant Title:	North Cascades National Park Project Work Summer 2011
	CFDA Number:	15.931
	CFDA Description:	Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations
	Federal Agency Name:	National Park Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	THIS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INTENTION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROJECT ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
	Opportunity Category:	Other
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NPS-NOI-NOCA-P11AT80681
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jul 20, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jul 20, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 22, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 22, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jul 25, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	37,800
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	37,800
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	1
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: THIS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INTENTION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROJECT ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
Grant Description: NPS-NOINOCAP11AT80681 SINGLE SOURCE AWARD NOTICE OF INTENT I. Funding Opportunity Description- the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, North Cascades National Park, intends to make a single source award to the State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Washington Conservation Corps, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505DM2 based upon Unique Qualifications. WCC is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon demonstrated factors, specifically, location, support capacity, technical expertise, and other unique qualifications as outlined in this document. The National Park Service, North Cascades National Park, intends to award a Task Agreement against an established Cooperative Agreement (P11AC80257) based upon this announcement. The Task Agreements for campsite work, building repairs, backcountry trail maintenance, and trail construction has an estimated value of $37,800. THIS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INTENTION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROJECT ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The National Park Service (NPS) and the State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) have a mutual interest in accomplishing needed conservation and environmental restoration projects in North Cascades National Park Complex (NOCA) within Washington State. The involvement of young adults in the care and enhancement of public resources stimulates the public purpose of environmental education, development of responsible citizenship and productive community involvement. WCC is uniquely qualified for conservation development programs related to environmental resources. The mission of WCC is to protect and enhance the environment while developing youths aged 18 25 to become an inspiration of individual action within the environmental community. The NPS and WCC desire to build upon the good record established by environmental organizations of developing youths and supporting the NPSs facilities and resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner, especially when they have worked together in partnership with the NPS. The NPS and WCC also wish to cooperate with one another for their mutual benefit of the people of the United States and future generations to enjoy the natural and cultural resources of the national park system. II. Award Information- the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, North Cascades National Park, intends to make a single source award to the State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Washington Conservation Corps, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505DM2. III. Eligibility Information- the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, North Cascades National Park, intends to make a single source award to State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Washington Conservation Corps, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505DM2. IV. Application and Submission Information- THIS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INTENTION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROJECT ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. V. Application Review Information- the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, North Cascades National Park, intends to make a single source award to State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Washington Conservation Corps, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505DM2. VI. Award Administration Information- the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, North Cascades National Park, intends to make a single source award to State of Washington, Department of Ecology, Washington Conservation Corps, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505DM2. VII. Agency Contact(s)- Point of contact for inquiries related to this opportunity. Barry Fetzer, Supervisory Contract Specialist, North Cascades National Park, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 or via e-mail at Barry_fetzer@nps.gov
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Grant Announcement Contact: Barry Fetzer Contract Specialist Phone 360-854-7219

North Cascades National Park Contracting Officer [Barry_fetzer@nps.gov]
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