Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 19 2 0001
The grant opportunity titled "California Least Tern And Western Snowy Plover Predator Control at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton" is a Department of Defense effort, administered through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, focused on protecting two federally listed coastal bird species that nest on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County. The targeted species are the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus), a federally listed species under the Endangered Species Act, and the California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni), which is also federally listed. The work is centered on active nesting and breeding areas on the installation, specifically Blue Beach, White Beach, and the Salt Flats in the Santa Margarita River salt flat area, where these birds have historically experienced significant losses due to predation.
The core purpose of the project is practical predator management designed to reduce the depredation of eggs, chicks, and adult birds during the breeding season at these three active sites. Predators identified in the opportunity include a mix of avian and terrestrial species such as falcons, corvids (for example, crows and ravens), skunks, coyotes, and other wildlife that can impact nesting success. The approach explicitly allows for both lethal and non-lethal control methods to lower predation pressure, with an important requirement that the award recipient actively explore non-lethal predator control techniques and document the findings. In other words, the project is not only about immediate predator reduction, but also about assessing and reporting on alternatives that could reduce reliance on lethal methods over time, where feasible and effective.
In addition to protecting the beach and salt flat nesting areas, the agreement also covers wildlife damage management and nuisance wildlife issues in other parts of the Base, including housing areas. Camp Pendleton has a history of wildlife-human conflicts and operational concerns linked to animals such as coyotes, bobcats, snakes, skunks, and others. The opportunity notes that these management actions are tied to human health and welfare considerations and also to broader installation needs such as hydrological management of the Base aquifers. As a result, the successful recipient is expected to provide services that extend beyond the nesting colonies, addressing problem wildlife situations as they arise across the installation while staying aligned with the Base's natural resources and safety priorities.
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the government anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The opportunity lists an expected single award, with an award ceiling of $160,000. It was posted on November 30, 2018, with an original closing date of December 31, 2018, under opportunity number N62473 19 2 0001 and CFDA number 12.300 (a Department of Defense assistance listing commonly associated with military installations and related support activities). Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification intended in the application materials. The announcement also signals a desire for continuity through option years, indicating the Base expects predator management to be an ongoing need that may extend beyond the initial period of performance if funding and performance justify continuation.
A clear deliverable in the project is written documentation: at the end of the agreement period, the recipient must provide a report to the Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative and Base representatives describing predator control activities, nuisance wildlife management actions, and the results of investigating non-lethal control measures. The full scope, methods, schedules, and performance expectations are referenced as being detailed in a separate statement of work attachment, which would typically lay out specific site access requirements, compliance expectations, reporting frequency, and coordination procedures with Base environmental staff and other stakeholders.Apply for N62473 19 2 0001
- The Department of Defense, NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "California Least Tern And Western Snowy Plover Predator Control at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton" 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 Nov 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2018. (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 $160,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "California Least Tern And Western Snowy Plover Predator Control at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton."
Which agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a Department of Defense opportunity administered through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
Where will the work be performed?
The work is performed on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County, California.
What species is the project intended to protect?
The project targets two federally listed coastal bird species that nest on the installation: the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) and the California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni).
Are the target bird species federally protected under the Endangered Species Act?
Yes. The opportunity describes both the Western Snowy Plover and the California Least Tern as federally listed species.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The core purpose is practical predator management to reduce predation (depredation) of eggs, chicks, and adult birds during the breeding season at active nesting and breeding sites on the Base.
Which nesting and breeding areas are specifically included?
The work is centered on three active sites on the installation: Blue Beach, White Beach, and the Salt Flats in the Santa Margarita River salt flat area.
Why are these sites being targeted?
The opportunity notes that these areas have historically experienced significant losses of birds and nests due to predation.
What types of predators are identified in the opportunity?
Predators identified include both avian and terrestrial species such as falcons, corvids (for example, crows and ravens), skunks, coyotes, and other wildlife that can affect nesting success.
Does the project allow lethal predator control methods?
Yes. The approach explicitly allows for lethal methods as part of predator control.
Does the project also allow non-lethal predator control methods?
Yes. The approach explicitly allows for non-lethal methods as well.
Is the recipient required to explore non-lethal predator control approaches?
Yes. A stated requirement is that the award recipient actively explore non-lethal predator control techniques and document findings.
Is the project only about immediate predator reduction?
No. In addition to reducing predation pressure during the breeding season, the opportunity emphasizes assessing and reporting on non-lethal alternatives that could reduce reliance on lethal methods over time when feasible and effective.
Is the scope limited only to beach and salt flat nesting colonies?
No. In addition to the nesting and breeding areas, the agreement also covers wildlife damage management and nuisance wildlife issues in other parts of the Base, including housing areas.
What kinds of nuisance wildlife issues may be addressed across the Base?
The opportunity references wildlife-human conflicts and operational concerns linked to animals such as coyotes, bobcats, snakes, skunks, and others, with management actions tied to human health and welfare considerations and broader installation needs.
How does the opportunity describe the broader installation needs connected to wildlife management?
Beyond natural resource protection, the opportunity notes that wildlife management actions relate to human health and welfare and to installation needs such as hydrological management of the Base aquifers.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
It means the government anticipates substantial involvement in the project, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expected single award.
What is the maximum funding amount mentioned?
The award ceiling is $160,000.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is N62473 19 2 0001.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 12.300.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the original closing date?
It was posted on November 30, 2018, with an original closing date of December 31, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification intended to be provided in the application materials.
Does the opportunity indicate the work could continue beyond the initial period?
Yes. The announcement signals a desire for continuity through option years, indicating predator management is expected to be an ongoing need that may extend beyond the initial period of performance if funding and performance justify continuation.
What reporting or documentation is required?
At the end of the agreement period, the recipient must provide a written report to the Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative and Base representatives describing predator control activities, nuisance wildlife management actions, and the results of investigating non-lethal control measures.
Who receives the final report?
The report is submitted to the Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative and Base representatives.
Where are the detailed methods, schedules, and performance expectations defined?
The opportunity indicates that the full scope, methods, schedules, and performance expectations are detailed in a separate statement of work attachment.
What might be included in the statement of work attachment?
While the opportunity points to the statement of work for details, it notes that this attachment would typically include items such as site access requirements, compliance expectations, reporting frequency, and coordination procedures with Base environmental staff and other stakeholders.
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