Bureau of Reclamation - Mid-Pacific Region

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) # 3FC810873) to University of California, Davis, under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1). Estimated award date: August 31, 2010. Estimated amount: $177,544.00. Reclamation proposes to provide financial assistance for the development of an acoustic telemetry system for delta smelt. The development of an acoustic tag for delta smelt is a critical step toward improving knowledge of their movement and behavior in the estuary. (Refer to Notice of Intent to Award announcement no. R10AS20031 for additional information.) A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) & (4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Mary Sims/Grants Officer, by email at msims@usbr.gov.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Contact

Mary Sims <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>
msims@usbr.gov