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EPA Cooperative Agreement for Great Lakes Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Monitoring

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Great Lakes National Program Office, is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to support the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program (GLBMP), focusing on phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a monitoring and analysis. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Great Lakes National Program Office - Scope of Work: - Annual collection and taxonomic analysis of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a samples from all Great Lakes - Work performed aboard the R/V Lake Guardian during spring and summer surveys - Supplemental studies using advanced technologies, such as fluoroprobe data analysis and artificial intelligence for phytoplankton identification - Data management, quality assurance, and timely submission to EPA databases - Products/Services Requested: - Phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a sample collection and analysis (no specific part numbers or OEMs) - Supplemental scientific studies and data management services - Notable Requirements: - Maintain comparability and continuity with historic sampling and taxonomic procedures - Demonstrate consistency with existing species identification methods and datasets - Develop and maintain quality assurance project plans (QAPP) and quality management plans (QMP) - Eligibility: - Indian Tribes, state/local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations - Funding: - Up to $3,600,000 total, with approximately $600,000 available per year over a six-year period - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a scientific monitoring and analysis grant opportunity.

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Environmental Protection Agency solicits applications for grants under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan IV. The program aims to monitor the water quality of the Great Lakes by assessing the lower food web components such as phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a. The project involves sample collection and analysis to report on ecosystem conditions, assess impacts from invasive species, and inform fisheries and habitat management. Eligible entities capable of analyzing phytoplankton community abundance and chlorophyll-a concentrations are invited to apply. The funding supports a cooperative agreement with an expected project period of approximately six years.

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