NPS Academy Park Internships 2018

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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 NPS-DOIP18AC00257 Project Title NPS Academy Park Internships 2018 Recipient Student Conservatoin Association Anticipated Federal Funding $94,744.45 Non-Federal Cost Share $31,581.88 Total Anticipated Award Amount $126,325.93 Award Instrument ✔ Task Agreement Cooperative Agreement Grant Agreement Anticipated Period of Performance 4/30/2018 - 8/20/2018 Legal Authority 16 USC 1723 (c)(1) CFDA # and Title 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations Single Source Justification Criteria National Park Service Point of Contact James_Cato@nps.gov PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE 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. 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. 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. Unsolicited Proposal Legislative Intent Continuation Unique Qualifications Emergency Explanation of the proposed recipient’s qualifications or the criteria of the proposed project which requires use of the single source criteria cited. 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. 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. Priority 10: Achieving our goals and leading our team forward 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. The proposed project does not support any of the DOI Secretary priorities, but the project is being funded for the following reasons: This task agreement covers the placement of ten internships at park unit sites across Alaska through the NPS Academy program in partnership with SCA. These sites include Denali National Park and Preserve, Sitka, National Historical Park, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. These positions will provide parks with young adults who will assist Park Service staff in the areas of: 1) trails work 2) maintenance and facilities 3) visitor services 4) natural resources management 5) education and interpretation. Moreover, it is intended that these internships will afford participants the opportunity to gain valuable workforce development skills as well as exposure to various NPS career avenues.

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