Riparian Brush Rabbit Captive Propagation

Post Date

March 5th 2009

Application Due Date

March 18th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

09SS200027

CFDA Number(s)

15.517

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Environment

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $85000

• Award Range:

  $85000 - $85000

Grant Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a sole source Cooperative Agreement (CESU # 3FC810873) to California State University, Stanislaus, One University Circle, Turlock CA 95382 under the authority of CFDA 15.512, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. Section 661 et seq, of 1956 (Public Law 85-624); Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 35 SS 1531) et seq, Public Law 93-205. Reclamation proposes to provide financial assistance in helping to maintain the ongoing captive propagation and release program for the riparian brush rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani riparius). The species is listed as Endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 35 ¤1531 et seq.) (ESA). Period of performance is from the date of award to June 30, 2009. Estimated award date: on or about April 1, 2009. Estimated award amount: $85,000.00. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies to this announcement. Information on CCR registration can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Maria E. Castaneda/Bureau of Reclamation, by email at mcastaneda@mp.usbr.gov.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Bureau of Reclamation

• Agency Contact:

  Maria Castaneda
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 916 9785148

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Riparian Brush Rabbit Captive Propagation

• Agency Email Address:

  mcastaneda@mp.usbr.gov

• Location:

  Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Regional Office