Special History Study - Fort Rosalie (Natchez, MS)
The National Park Service (NPS), Interior Region 2 (IR-2)- South Atlantic-Gulf, is seeking the services
of a principal investigator(s)/editor(s) for a project to be funded by the National Park Service (NPS)
and coordinated by Natchez National Historical Park (NATC). The project involves the development
and production of a multi-authored and multi-chaptered Special History Study detailing the history
and significance of the Fort Rosalie Site, with a special focus on the experiences and interactions
between people of Native American, European, and African descent.
This Special History Study will aid the park in managing the Fort Rosalie resources as well as
developing associated interpretive media.
This project requires a principal investigator(s) with the following:
a) A scholarly research focus in one or more of the following fields: US History, Colonial
History/Archaeology, American Studies, Native American Studies, African American Studies.
b) Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and producing government reports, especially as
related to NPS interpretive histories, historic contexts, or theme studies.
c) Demonstrated experience in editing and collaborating with multiple authors and scholars
to produce an edited publication.
This opportunity is open to non-federal members of the CESU National Network. Information on the
CESU National Network can be accessed at htps://www.cesu.org.
Deadline: April 15, 2024 by 5:00pm ET
RSOI: Special History Study - The Sandburgs' Views and Roles Related to African Americans and Civil Rights
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify
potential investigators for a project to be funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and coordinated
by Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL). The project involves the development and
production of a special history study that uses research and critical analysis to document Carl and
Lillian Sandburg’s views on and relationships with African Americans and the struggle for civil rights.
These resources will enable CARL to develop interpretive and educational programs that expand
understanding of the Sandburgs and connect visitors with African American history and culture.
This project requires a principal investigator(s) with a deep knowledge of American history and
literature, with a focus on the African American experience and civil rights, as well as prior
experience researching, writing, and producing government reports, especially as related to NPS
interpretive histories, historic contexts, or theme studies.
ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to non-federal members of the CESU National Network. Information on the
CESU National Network can be accessed at htps://www.cesu.org.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of a special history study is the collection, presentation, and evaluation of historical
research pertaining to a specific event or theme that is related to the history that has occurred
within the boundaries of a national park unit and/or its surrounding area(s).
The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL), established in 1968 in Flat Rock, North
Carolina, commemorates the life of Carl Sandburg (1878-1967), the writer and Pulitzer Prize winner
known as the “Poet of the People.” Sandburg’s important body of work includes writing on
American race issues, including the 1919 Chicago “Race Riots. He also advocated against segregation
of the US military and Red Cross blood donations and was involved in “Negro Day” at the 1933
World’s Fair.
The study will provide the NPS and the general public with information that will fill in crucial
research gaps and will be invaluable for park interpretation and will be used to update park home
tours, park waysides, and online exhibits.
Deadline: The deadline for responding to this letter of interest is Friday, April 12, 2024 by 5:00pm
ET.
RSOI: Natural Resources Support – Gambels Watercress, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)
A cooperative agreement is being offerred ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem
Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual
agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal
and the of the recipient’s CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program
indirect rate is 17.5%.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential
organizations for this project. Approximately $23,511.00 is expected to be available to support
this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient
for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For
projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management
plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the
conservation or management of fish or wildlife.
Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 18 months from date of
award. There may be up to one 12-month follow-on period based on availability of funding.
Deadline: 12:00PM on April 8th, 2024
RSOI: San Clemente Bell’s Sparrow Monitoring, San Clemente Island, CA
A cooperative agreement is being offerred ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem
Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual
agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal
and the of the recipient’s CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program
indirect rate is 17.5%.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential
organizations for this project. Approximately $378,130 is expected to be available to support
this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient
for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For
projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management
plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the
conservation or management of fish or wildlife.
Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 18 months from date of
award. There may be up to four 18-month follow-on periods based on project needs and
availability of funding.
Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Application and Details
NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and
capabaility for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.
Due date: 12:00pm Central Time 28 March 2024
Avian Utilization of Mojave National Preserve to Map Important Bird Habitats
Deadline for applying 03-15-2024
Link to full application and details
The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting proposals from partners of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network to synthesize, analyze and summarize multiple files, sources of literature, agency records, university records and other NGO records on the distribution and abundance of birds in Mojave National Preserve to assist in the development of fire management plan revisions.
Mojave National Preserve has been afflicted with 3 major wildland fires over the past 15 years, affecting over 206,000 acres. As a result, vegetation structure and composition has shifted dramatically, particularly for the Joshua tree and pinyon/juniper woodlands. The faunal component expected to be most affected are the birds. Birds comprise the greatest percentage of federally and California State listed species, species of concern and sensitive species lists for the Mojave National Preserve. However, there is no fire management plan objective to protect or conserve these birds or their habitats. This is largely due to lack of knowledge on distribution and abundance of birds. The data exists, but it is disjointed and scattered across multiple files, sources of literature, agency records, university records and other NGO records.
To assist development of fire management plan revisions, bird information needs to be compiled from all these multiple sources and synthesized into a geospatial product that highlights important bird areas. This could be followed by opportunities for field observations to address gaps in information or verify existing data using point counts, breeding bird surveys or other transect counts.
This funding opportunity announcement is intended to request assistance of university faculty and student programs or bird observatory expertise to synthesize, analyze and summarize all the multiple sources of information collected from the past concerning birds in the Mojave National Preserve. Specifically, the request is to:
1. Mine relevant data from various sources across multiple federal and state agencies, universities, museums and non-governmental organizations.
2. Compile a dataset depicting bird species, habitats, and geospatial information for use in GIS. Primary emphasis will be on federal and/or California state listed species, USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern, California and Nevada BLM Sensitive, and NPS/MNP sensitive species. This totals 14 species.
3. Develop a map-based product depicting distribution, relative abundance (if known), and knowledge gaps.
4. Conduct some field observations (up to 30 percent of funds) in areas with knowledge gaps and to verify other findings.
5. Based on the above data, provide a final report of sensitive bird distribution, status, and further recommendations for fire management on protection, conservation and restoration.
Development and Testing Advancements in Spectral Wave Measurements, and Nearshore Process Methods for Risk-Based Guidance.
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by February 22, 2024 12 PM CT. Please contact Kisha M. Craig for inquiries regarding the funding opportunity.
Natural Resources Support – Desert Tortoise Support, Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), CA.
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by February 12, 2024 5:00 PM CT. Please contact Sheri Vendemia or David Leptien for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Inventory of Bats at Minute Man National Historical Park to Inform Building Management, Visitor Use Planning and Potential Consultation
Deadline for responding to this request for LOI is January 24, 2024. Funds will be obligated in winter 2024, with work starting by April 2024. The anticipated completion date for the project is September 30, 2025.
Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
The deadline for responding to this Request for Letters of Research Interest (LOI) is January 19, 2024. Direct questions and letters of interest should be sent to Brian Mitchell, brian_mitchell@nps.gov.
Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by January 6, 2024 5:00 PM CT. Please contact Maria Lopez for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
National Information Collaboration on Ecohydraulics (NICE): Ecohydraulics of Sensitive Areas
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by December 14, 2023 (2 PM Central Time). ERDC seeks applications for: Advancing the management of navigation channel maintenance in environmentally sensitive locations of San Francisco Bay through novel field studies, partnerships, and laboratory studies through the National Information Collaboration for Ecohydraulics (NICE).
Carbon sequestration study/wetland restoration on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by September 6, 2023. This project serves to investigate and implement wetlands restoration in lagoon systems that are impaired by weeds and upland plant conversion. Wetlands are an important carbon sink, playing a key role in carbon sequestration. The first phase of the project will serve to identify opportunities for wetland restoration, produce a wetland restoration plan for qualifying habitat including calculation of carbon sequestration benefits, and evaluate climate change resiliency associated with sea level rise. Phase I will require subject matter expertise in wetland restoration, climate change resiliency and carbon sequestration, and will be awarded based on best technical experience. Phase II of the project will restore up to 20 acres of wetland habitat in one or more lagoons on Base and can be awarded separately from Phase I.
Vegetation Conversion Monitoring and Management Naval Air Station Fallon, Fallon, Nevada
The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to gather and analyze historical data and information to determine baseline conditions for Navy withdrawal lands. The findings will be utilized to evaluate and understand potential ecosystem impacts (e.g., biodiversity loss, type conversion, vegetation health, fire return interval, etc.) of the change in land use.
Federally Listed Species Recovery and Dune Habitat Restoration and Monitoring for Naval Support Activity Monterey, Monterey California
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by August 24, 2023 2:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after August 24, 2023 2:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Eleanor Tarrant for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Cultural Resources Support for Edwards AFB, CA
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by August 29, 2023 5:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after August 29, 2023 5:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Sandy Justman for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Identification and Evaluation of Historic Properties With Tribal Religious and Cultural Importance
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by July 26, 2023 2:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after July 26, 2023 2:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Kevin Magennis, for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Pacific Pocket Mouse Species Status Assessment
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by July 26, 2023 2:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after July 26, 2023 2:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Kevin Magennis, for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
LandCart Expansion for Global Rangeland Attributes
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by July 26, 2023 2:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after July 26, 2023 2:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Phoebe Fuller for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Understanding Reservoir Sedimentation Sources and Economics in the Kansas River Basin
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by July 15, 2023 2:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after July 15, 2023 2:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Maria Lopez for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Beale Air Force Base Nature Trail
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by July 1, 2023 5:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after July 1, 2023 5:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Adria Gill for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Field Support of the Hazardous Material, Hazardous Waste, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Support-Management Information System (EESOH-MIS)
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by June 21, 2023 5:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after June 21, 2023 5:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Maria Lopez for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
California Amphibian and Reptile Collection and Genomics
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by June 20, 2023 2:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after June 21, 2023 2:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Kevin Magennis for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Research to Continue Investigation of Hydrometeorological Prediction and the Application of Using Quantitative Precipitation Forecast Capabilities to Inform Reservoir Operations
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by June 16, 2023 5:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after June 16, 2023 5:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Kasey Davis for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Natural Resources Support at Edwards AFB, CA
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by June 14, 2023 5:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after June 14, 2023 5:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Maria Lopez for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Invasive Species and Post Fire Rehab at Travis AFB, CA
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by June 11, 2023 5:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after June 11, 2023 5:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Sandy Justman for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Natural and Cultural Resources Support at Fort Hunter Liggett, California
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by June 2, 2023 5:00 PM CT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after June 2, 2023 5:00 PM CT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Maria Lopez for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Differentiating phosphorus sources using phosphate oxygen isotopes to identify contributing watersheds
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by May 20, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after May 20, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Submission instructions are included in the attached file(s). Please contact Dilip Shinde for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Disentangling the effects of rainfall and water management actions on the water levels and flows in the Everglades National Park
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by May 20, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after May 20, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Submission instructions are included in the attached file. Please contact Rajendra Paudel for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
California Least Tern and Western Snowy Plover Monitoring and Light- Footed Ridgway’s Rail Population Surveys for Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Seal Beach, California
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by May 19, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after May 19, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Submission instructions are included in the attached file(s). Please contact Eleanor Tarrant for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest no later than May 15th, 2023 5:00 PM PDT.
Empower Indigenous Women to Share Their Story, Their Way
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by May 19, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after May 19, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Amanda Hammond for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Archeological (Geophysical) Survey of 1868 Treaty Encampment Area at Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by April 1, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after April 1, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Chris Mathers for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Sensitive Plants Research Orcutt's Spineflower Management and Protection, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by March 31, 2023 2:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after March 31, 2023 2:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please submit requests for information/questions no later than March 23, 2023 2:00 PM PDT. Please contact Kevin Magennis for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest/etc.
Special History and Archeology Study on the Lives of Enslaved African Americans at Manassas National Battlefield Park
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by March 15, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after March 15, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact Emily Kambic for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Review and Enhance Wild Pig Management in the National Park Service
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by March 3, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after March 3, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please contact David Shelley for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest.
Terrestrial Invertebrate Diversity and Food/Pollinator Web Dynamics on Naval Base Coronado, Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, San Clemente Island, and Naval Base Ventura County, Navy Outlying Field, San Nicolas Island, CA N62473-23-2-0002
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by February 28, 2023 2:00 PM PST. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after February 28, 2023 2:00 PM PST will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please submit requests for information/questions no later than February 23, 2023 2:00 PM PST. Please contact Kevin Magennis for inquiries regarding Statements of Interest/etc.
Archeological Overview and Assessment at Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by January 13, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after January 13, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please submit requests for information/questions no later than January 11, 2023 5:00 PM PDT
Characterize and model abiotic factors associated with sea turtle nesting success at Assateague Island National Seashore
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by January 13, 2023 5:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after January 13, 2023 5:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please submit requests for information/questions no later than January 11, 2023 5:00 PM PDT
Desert Bighorn Sheep Study/Surveys, Marine Corps Air and Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA (Unit #N62473-22-2-0011)
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by September 16, 2022 2:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after September 16, 2022 2:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please submit requests for information/questions no later than September 14, 2022 2:00 PDT.
Golden Eagle Monitoring and Management, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA (Unit # N62473-22-2-0013)
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by September 16, 2022 2:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after September 16, 2022 2:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please submit requests for information/questions no later than September 14, 2022 2:00 PDT.
Canyon and Wash Inventory, Assessment, and Monitoring Program, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA (Unit #N62473-22-2-0008)
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Statements of Interest should be submitted by September 14, 2022 2:00 PM PDT. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain until an investigator team is selected. Statements of Interest received after September 14, 2022 2:00 PM PDT will be deemed "late" and may not be considered. Please submit requests for information/questions no later than September 12, 2022 2:00 PDT.