Opportunity Information: Apply for N40080 21 2 0004
The Cliffline Stabilization Naval Research Laboratory opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N40080 21 2 0004) is a Department of Defense grant-like award administered by NAVFAC Washington, DC, using a cooperative agreement structure. The project is focused on a specific shoreline problem at the Chesapeake Bay Detachment, where erosion and slope instability along the eastern shoreline embankment have created a need for both structural repair and long-term erosion prevention. The overall aim is to stabilize roughly 4,250 linear feet of cliff line so the shoreline remains structurally sound while also improving environmental outcomes in and near the adjacent riparian zone.
At its core, the agreement is meant to fund the design and construction of slope stabilization measures that strengthen the cliffs and reduce ongoing erosion. The scope is broader than simply adding armoring or repairing a damaged area; it includes a package of coordinated actions intended to reduce erosion-driven sediment loss, limit nonpoint source (NPS) pollution reaching the Chesapeake Bay, and restore or enhance riparian habitat. Expected on-the-ground activities include installing cliff line erosion control systems, completing any required utility relocations that conflict with the stabilization footprint, demolishing structures as needed to support the work, and implementing native tree and shrub plantings as part of the stabilization and habitat restoration approach. The intent is to combine structural integrity and ecological function, rather than treating them as separate efforts.
A key responsibility placed on the cooperator is permitting and interagency coordination. The selected recipient must obtain necessary federal and state permits and work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), particularly to support the evaluation and implementation of innovative design options that still meet the shoreline integrity requirements. This suggests the sponsor may be open to nature-based, hybrid, or otherwise forward-leaning stabilization concepts, as long as they achieve the required protection and performance. Environmental compliance groundwork is also referenced: a Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) was completed in January 2011 for the proposed stabilization length, indicating prior environmental review has been conducted for this general action, though project execution would still need to align with current permitting and consultation needs.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity under the Natural Resources funding activity category, listed under CFDA 12.300. It was posted June 25, 2021, with an original closing date of August 5, 2021. The funding structure anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000, meaning the government expected one partner to deliver the full project or a comprehensive, integrated solution. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with specifics deferred to the opportunitys eligibility clarification text, which typically points to particular partnership types or entities allowed to receive cooperative agreements for this kind of work.
In practical terms, the opportunity is best read as a design-build style shoreline stabilization and habitat restoration effort on a DoD-controlled site, where the recipient is expected to manage engineering design, construction execution, environmental permitting, and coordination with wildlife and regulatory stakeholders. The outcome the government is buying is a stabilized cliff line that reduces erosion and pollution impacts into the Bay while improving the riparian edge through native plantings and associated restoration measures.Apply for N40080 21 2 0004
- The Department of Defense, NAVFAC Washington DC in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cliffline Stabilization Naval Research Laboratory" 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 Jun 25, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2021. (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 $5,000,000.00 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 (FAQ)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cliffline Stabilization Naval Research Laboratory" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) N40080 21 2 0004.
Which agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a Department of Defense (DoD) opportunity administered by NAVFAC Washington, DC.
What type of award is being used?
The award is described as a "grant-like" award using a cooperative agreement structure. This implies the government expects active involvement/coordination during performance compared to a more hands-off grant.
What is the main problem the project is trying to solve?
The project targets erosion and slope instability along the eastern shoreline embankment at the Chesapeake Bay Detachment. The goal is to address both structural repair needs and long-term erosion prevention.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on a shoreline location at the Chesapeake Bay Detachment on a DoD-controlled site (referenced in connection with the Naval Research Laboratory opportunity).
What is the overall objective of the project?
The overall objective is to stabilize approximately 4,250 linear feet of cliff line so the shoreline remains structurally sound, while also improving environmental outcomes in and near the adjacent riparian zone.
How much shoreline is included in the planned stabilization?
Approximately 4,250 linear feet of cliff line is identified as the stabilization target.
Is the scope limited to simple shoreline armoring or repairing one damaged spot?
No. The scope is described as broader than adding armoring or repairing a localized damaged area. It is framed as a coordinated package of actions to stabilize slopes, reduce erosion-driven sediment loss, limit nonpoint source pollution, and improve riparian habitat.
What kinds of activities are expected to be part of the on-the-ground work?
Expected activities include installing cliff line erosion control systems, completing required utility relocations that conflict with the stabilization footprint, demolishing structures as needed to support the work, and implementing native tree and shrub plantings as part of stabilization and habitat restoration.
Does the opportunity include both design and construction?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to fund the design and construction of slope stabilization measures, and it reads like a design-build style effort where engineering design and construction execution are both part of delivery.
What environmental outcomes does the project aim to achieve?
Beyond structural stability, the project aims to reduce erosion-driven sediment loss, limit nonpoint source (NPS) pollution reaching the Chesapeake Bay, and restore or enhance riparian habitat through measures such as native plantings.
Are nature-based or innovative stabilization concepts allowed?
The opportunity indicates coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to evaluate and implement innovative design options that still meet shoreline integrity requirements. This suggests the sponsor may be open to nature-based, hybrid, or other forward-leaning concepts as long as performance requirements are met.
Who is responsible for permitting and interagency coordination?
The cooperator (recipient) is responsible for obtaining necessary federal and state permits and for interagency coordination, including working with USFWS.
Does the opportunity mention any prior environmental review work?
Yes. A Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) is referenced as having been completed in January 2011 for the proposed stabilization length, indicating prior environmental review was conducted for the general action.
Does the prior CATEX eliminate the need for permits and consultations?
The opportunity still emphasizes permitting and coordination responsibilities for the recipient. The referenced CATEX indicates prior compliance groundwork, but execution is still expected to align with current permitting and consultation needs.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA listing?
The funding activity category is listed as Natural Resources, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.300.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary opportunity.
How many awards does the government anticipate making?
The structure anticipates a single award, meaning one recipient is expected to deliver the full project or a comprehensive integrated solution.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 25, 2021, with an original closing date of August 5, 2021.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with specifics deferred to the opportunity's eligibility clarification text. The information provided here does not specify which entities qualify beyond that label.
What is the government ultimately "buying" with this cooperative agreement?
The intended outcome is a stabilized cliff line that reduces erosion and pollution impacts into the Chesapeake Bay while improving the riparian edge through native plantings and associated restoration measures.
Does the scope include work beyond shoreline stabilization itself?
Yes. The expected scope includes enabling and support work such as utility relocations (where conflicts exist) and demolition of structures as needed to support the stabilization and restoration work.
Is the project meant to balance engineering performance and ecological function?
Yes. The opportunity describes an intent to combine structural integrity and ecological function, rather than treating them as separate efforts.
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