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## UNITED STATES {#united-states .unnumbered}

## DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR {#department-of-the-interior .unnumbered}

**BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT**

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| **Utah Wild Horse Gentling and Rehabilitation Project**               |
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| **Using**                                                             |
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| **Equine Assisted Therapy (EAP)**                                     |
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| Legislative Authority for this project is Wild Free-roaming Horses    |
| and Burro Act of 1971, as amended,                                    |
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| section 1336 (P.L. 92-195)                                            |
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**PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT No. UT-RFA-07-0001**

**CFDA No. 15.229**

**CFDA Title: Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management**

**ISSUE DATE:**

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| **January 15, 2007**                                                  |
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| **at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard**                                    |
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**Contact Information:**

Maria Gochis -- Grants Management Officer (GMO)

> Phone: (801) 539-4178
>
> Fax: (801) 539-4222

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

> [Page]{.underline}

Table of Contents 2

List of Attachments 3

SECTION I. Funding Opportunity Description 4

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# A. Legislative Authority 4 {#a.-legislative-authority-4 .unnumbered}

B. Project Background Information 4

C. Project Objective 4

D. Statement of Joint Objectives 4

SECTION II. Award Information 5

A. Expected Number of Awards 5

B. Estimated Total Program Funding 5

C. Award Ceiling 5

D. Assistance Instrument 5

SECTION III. Eligibility Information 5

> A. Eligible Applicants 5
>
> B. Cost Sharing or Matching 5

SECTION IV. Application and Submission Information 6

A. Address to Request Application Package 6

B. Content and Form of Application 6

1\. Standard Form 424 Application for Federal Assistance 6

2\. Standard Form 424A Budget 6

3\. Standard Form 424B Assurances 6

4\. Certifications Regarding Lobbying 6

5\. Indirect Charges 6

6\. Proposal Submission Format 6

7\. Budget 7

C. Submission Dates and Times 7

D. Intergovernmental Review

E. Funding Restrictions 7

SECTION V. Application Review Information 8

A.  Evaluation Criteria 8

B.  Review and Selection Process 8

SECTION VI. Award Administration Information 9

A.  Award Notices 9

B.  Administrative and National Policy Requirements 9

> 1\. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars 9

2\. Standard Award Terms and Conditions 9

3\. Compliance With Buy American Act 10

4\. Opposition to Any Legislation 11

5\. Endorsements 11

6\. Retention and Access Requirements for Records 12

7\. Increasing Seat Belt Use 12

8\. Special Terms and Conditions 12

a\. Order of Precedence 12

b\. Amendments 12

c\. Budget and Program Plan Revision 13

d\. Audit Requirements 13

e\. Metric Conversion 13

f\. Officials Not to Benefit 14

g\. Deposit of Publication 14

h\. Reimbursable Costs and Limitations 14

i\. Inspection 14

j\. Copyrights 14

k\. Rights to Data 15

l\. Procurement Procedures 15

9\. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) 16

10\. Payments 16

11\. Property Management and Disposition 17

C. Reporting 17

1\. For ASAP Recipients 17

2\. For ACH Recipients 18

3\. Performance Reports 18

5\. Progress Report 19

6\. Non-compliance 19

D. Definitions 19

E. Term of Agreement 20

F. Financial Support 20

SECTION VII. Agency Contacts 20

Attachment A (Certification Regarding Lobbying) 21

Attachment B (Proposal Format) 22

Attachment C (Budget Breakdown) 26

**SECTION I. Funding Opportunity Description:**

**A. Legislative Authority:** Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burro Act
(WFRHBA) of 1971, as amended, section 1336 (Public Law 92-195) that
states "The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements
with other landowners and with State and local governmental agencies and
may issue such regulations as he deems necessary for the furtherance of
the purposes of this Act."

**B. Project Background Information:** Under the authority of the 1971
Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) manages, protects, and controls wild horses and burros as part of
its overall multiple-use mission. The Bureau works to ensure that
population levels are in balance with rangeland resources and other uses
of the public lands; toward that end, the BLM removes thousands of wild
horses and burros from the range each year to control the size of herds,
which have virtually no predators and can double in population about
every four years.

The current free-roaming population of wild horses and burros on
BLM-managed lands is about 31,000, which exceeds by some 3,500 the
number determined by the Bureau to be the appropriate management level.
Off the range, there are more than 28,000 wild horses and burros cared
for in either short-term (corral) or long-term (pasture) facilities. All
animals in holding are protected by the BLM under the 1971 law.

The Bureau works to place as many of the wild horses and burros that are
in holding into private care, and since 1973, the BLM has placed more
than 213,000 animals into private ownership through adoption.

**C. Project Objective:** The objective is to involve the use of
mustangs or wild horses in programs that promote the BLM's Wild Horse &
Burro Program and increases the number of animals placed into private
ownership. BLM wild horses are used in the rapidly growing field of
health science know as Equine Assisted Therapy (EAP).

**D. [Statement of Joint Objectives/Project Management Plan
]{.underline}**

This program would provide a positive work experience for individuals
and the chance to learn skills in animal husbandry, wild horse gentling
techniques, and equestrian care. The horses are the teachers and give
bio-feedback which allows one to learn the power of non-verbal
communication and its subtle yet profound effects on relationships and
inner peace. The program helps BLM wild horses become gentle and a
productive part of society. It also improves the lives of participants
by:

-   Developing trust, forgiveness, and service

-   Managing anger more effectively

-   Creating personal tolerance

-   Communicating non-verbally

-   Creating willing partnerships

-   Respecting others perspectives

-   Coping with anxiety

-   Building self-confidence

-   Opening hearts closed by trauma

The Wild Horse Program would benefit from the project by demonstrating
the capabilities of wild horses, improving their adoptability, and
increasing the numbers of animals adopted. The recipient will provide a
facility to adequately and properly house wild horses. The Facility will
ensure that wild horses can be safely unloaded, moved, sorted, and
restrained if necessary. BLM may also use the facility to temporarily
place wild horses that have been repossessed from adopters because of
abuse or that have been abandoned, pending their reassignment to other
adopters.

The horses placed in the program will be selected by either the BLM
Program Officer and/or Recipients Project Manager. The Recipient will
assume sole responsibility for care and control of all wild horses
within their custody. Recipient will arrange for veterinary care for
injured and sick animals and be reimbursed by BLM.

Veterinary services and supplies for animals injured because of improper
training techniques (if determined by the BLM Program Officer) will be
the responsibility of the Recipient. Animals severely injured in
training (or accidentally) will be euthanized only following a
veterinarian's recommendation, and will be documented in writing for
records provided to BLM. The recipient shall not contract with any third
party for the care and control of wild horses held at their Facility
unless they request authorization in advance and get written approval
from the BLM, Grants Management Officer (GMO). BLM would like the
recipient to coordinate with BLM and hold approximately four adoption
events each year at their facility. The goal would be to train
approximately 30-50 wild horses annually. Halter training of additional
horses will be as time allows and as demand from the public is
determined.

1\. BLM's involvement will be as follow:

a). Provide an adequate number (estimated 200-300 head) of wild horses
primarily five years of age and younger for the training program.

b). Deliver horses selected from BLM managed facilities for training to
the recipient's facility.

c). Provide health records for all animals placed for adoption in the
program.

d). Geld all males horses placed in the program.

e). Complete a vaccination program for common diseases on all horses
placed in the program.

f). Remove animals from the program that prove to be too dangerous to
continue training.

g). Coordinate and participate with recipient in preparing for and
conducting adoption events at the facility.

h). Provide transportation from the facility for horses sent to other
adoption events.

i). Reimburse the recipient for normal veterinary care and supplies with
approval from the PMO.

j). Reimburse the recipient for any animal in the program that must be
euthanized because of a problem not related to improper training or care
at the training facility.

k). Provide assistance in the selection of a lead trainer and care taker
of wild horses.

# **SECTION II. AWARD INFORMATION** {#section-ii.-award-information .unnumbered}

#####  {#section-1 .unnumbered}

#####  **A**. Expected Number of Awards: 1 {#a.-expected-number-of-awards-1 .unnumbered}

#####  **B**. Estimated Total Program Funding: \$1,095,000 over a five year period.  {#b.-estimated-total-program-funding-1095000-over-a-five-year-period. .unnumbered}

#####  **C.** Award Ceiling: \$155,000 is available for FY2007. {#c.-award-ceiling-155000-is-available-for-fy2007. .unnumbered}

#####  **D**. Assistance Instrument: Cooperative Agreement -- Refer to Section I, D,1 for BLM's involvement. {#d.-assistance-instrument-cooperative-agreement-refer-to-section-i-d1-for-blms-involvement. .unnumbered}

#####   {#section-2 .unnumbered}

# **SECTION III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION**  {#section-iii.-eligibility-information .unnumbered}

##  {#section-3 .unnumbered}

## A. Eligible Applicants: Private Landowners, State and Local Governmental Agencies as stated in the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burro Act (WFRHBA) of 1971, as amended, section 1336 (Public Law 92-195) {#a.-eligible-applicants-private-landowners-state-and-local-governmental-agencies-as-stated-in-the-wild-free-roaming-horses-and-burro-act-wfrhba-of-1971-as-amended-section-1336-public-law-92-195 .unnumbered}

##  {#section-4 .unnumbered}

## B. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program has no matching requirements; however, applicants offering matching funds are more likely to be funded. {#b.-cost-sharing-or-matching-this-program-has-no-matching-requirements-however-applicants-offering-matching-funds-are-more-likely-to-be-funded. .unnumbered}

**SECTION IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION**

> **A.** **Address to Request Application Package:**
>
> This announcement contains all information required to submit your
> application. If you need to request a paper copy, please submit your
> request in writing to: Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Maria Gochis,
> P O Box 45155, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, FAX -- 801-539-4222 or
> request through e-mail to <Maria_Gochis@blm.gov>
>
> **B. Content and Form of Application:**

1\. Standard Form 424 Application for Federal Assistance

2\. Standard Form 424A Budget

3\. Standard Form 424B Assurances

4\. Certifications Regarding Lobbying (**Attachment A**)

> 5\. Indirect Charges. Most States, Universities and larger non profits
> have a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement with the Federal
> Government. This agreement provides the rates approved for use on
> cooperative agreements, grants, contracts and other agreements with
> the Federal Government. A copy of the current rate agreement must be
> submitted with any proposed project. Smaller organizations may not
> have an agreement with the Federal Government. In these cases the
> indirect cost rate must be accompanied by a determination from an
> independent auditing firm. This determination will include the
> indirect cost rate, the calculations of the indirect cost rate
> including the base and indirect costs pools and the associated dollar
> figures for both. Proposals that fail to document their indirect costs
> will have those costs disallowed.
>
> 6\. Proposal Submission Format (**Attachment B**) can be used as an
> example when submitting your proposal. The proposal technical text
> must be no longer than 10 pages, no smaller than font size 11, and
> have 1-inch margins. The 10-page limit includes *all* text, figures,
> references, and vitae. (The Budget, Attachment 3, is ***not***
> included in the 10-page limit.) The text should include the following:

a.  Introduction, Purpose, Objectives, and Relevance -- (a) Describe why
    the project is needed by the applicant; (b) Describe the applicant's
    objectives; (c) Describe how the applicant's objectives support
    their mission and how this project will promote the BLM's Wild Horse
    & Burro Program and increases the number of animals placed into
    private ownership.

b.  Technical Approach - Describe how the applicant proposes to conduct
    and achieve the project in accordance with the Statement of Joint
    Objectives in Section I.D. The project design must contain enough
    detail to show the development of the project and the relationship
    between the partners, tasks, milestones, and objectives. The work
    plan must be clear, suitable, and feasible with respect to the
    following; (a) Describe the techniques, procedures, and
    methodologies to be used; (b) Describe expected results or outcomes;
    and (c) Describe the procedures for evaluating project efficacy,
    including fixed performance indices with probabilities for obtaining
    them. Explain how the applicant will meet the completion schedule
    identified in Section I.D.

c.  Qualifications, Experience, and Past Performance - Describe who will
    carry out the project activities. List all project personnel,
    including consultants. Describe their responsibilities and the
    amount of time each will dedicate to the project. Briefly describe
    how their experience and qualifications are appropriate to
    successfully achieve the stated objectives.

> 7\. Budget (**Attachment C**). Please include a description of the
> cost share (cash vs. in kind). The budget should contain the
> following:

a.  [Salaries and Wages]{.underline}. Include all employees and their
    titles working on the project.

b.  [Fringe Benefits]{.underline}. Propose your rates/amounts. If rates
    are audit approved, include a copy of the audit agreement and/or the
    name of the audit agency. If more than one rate is used, lest each
    rate and the wage or salary base.

c.  [Consultant/Contracting Fees]{.underline}. Include payments for
    professional and technical consultants and contractors participating
    in the project.

d.  [Travel and Per Diem]{.underline}. For each trip, indicate the
    number of persons traveling, the total days they will be in travel
    status, and the total subsistence and transportation costs for that
    trip. Per diem rates shall not exceed maximum Federal rates. To view
    current Federal per diem rates, visit
    <http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentId=17943&contentType=GSA_BASIC>
    and follow the links to per diem information.

e.  [Supplies and Materials]{.underline}. Include consumable supplies
    and materials to be used in the project, listing each item and
    quantity individually. Include items of expendable equipment, i.e.,
    equipment costing less than \$500 or with an estimated useful life
    of less than two years. Equipment costing more than that should be
    listed in the Other Costs category (Category G, below).

f.  [Services]{.underline}. This should include the cost of duplication
    and printing, long distance telephone calls, equipment rental,
    postage, and other services not previously listed.

g.  [Other Costs]{.underline}. List equipment items in excess of \$500
    and other items not previously listed. Note that equipment items
    worth less than \$500 or that have a useful life of less than 2
    years must be listed in the Supplies and Materials category.

h.  [Indirect Charges]{.underline}. If indirect costs will be charged to
    the grant, complete the table below with your current approved
    indirect cost rate and the direct costs it will be applied to. A
    copy of your most recent indirect cost rate must be attached if
    indirect costs will be requested.

#######  {#section-5 .unnumbered}

######## **C. Submission Dates and Times:**  {#c.-submission-dates-and-times .unnumbered}

Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to
the location below by **4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time**. The
electronic submission into Grants.gov is due by **January 15, 2007 @
4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time**. A proposal received after the
closing date and time will not be considered for award. If it is
determined that a proposal will not be considered due to lateness, the
applicant will be so notified immediately. All packages entering the BLM
facility are subject to inspection and/or x-ray. Proposal packages may
be delivered by hand to the address given below. The BLM, Utah State
Office will accept hand delivered proposals daily, between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time, except Saturdays,
Sundays, and Federal holidays.

> All proposals will be required to be submitted in hard copy **and**
> electronically through Grants.gov. Most of the required attached forms
> can be prepared online. Any form that is not available online may be
> submitted as attachments at the end of the proposal. If you have not
> registered in Grants.gov, go to visit the website
> [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/) and get started in the
> registration process. **Application preparation time may take several
> weeks to get certified.** Once at the website, choose "Get Started"
> and work through the first 5 steps. In order to complete the SF 424
> forms, **everyone** will have to download the free software "pure edge
> viewer" which is step #2. If you have any questions or problems with
> the registration process, please contact the grants.gov help desk at
> 1-800-518-4726.
>
> Please submit **ONE** stapled original proposal including attachments
> to the following address:
>
> **Mailing Address:**
>
> Bureau of Land Management
>
> Attn: Maria Gochis
>
> P O Box 45155
>
> Salt Lake City, UT 84101
>
> Phone Number: (801) 539-4178
>
> Fax Number: (801) 539-4222
>
> **D. Intergovernmental Review:**
>
> This funding opportunity is not subject to Executive Order (EO) 12372,
> "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs". Applicants subject to
> EO 12372 must contact their State's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to
> find out about and comply with the State's process. The names and
> addresses of the SPOC's are listed in the OMB's home page at:
> [http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html](http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html %0D)

**E. Funding Restrictions**:

> A cooperative agreement issued by the BLM Utah State Office, signed by
> the BLM GMO, obligates BLM funds. Notification of a successful
> proposal does not constitute authority to incur costs. Costs incurred
> prior to receipt of a signed cooperative agreement may not be
> reimbursed. Once the cooperative agreement for a successful proposal
> has been signed by the BLM GMO, the recipient may incur costs as
> specified in their proposed and approved budget submittal. **Funding
> for the first year does not guarantee funding in subsequent years.** A
> new application must be submitted for subsequent years.

**SECTION V. Application review Information**

**A. Evaluation Criteria**

**1. Purpose, Objectives, and Relevance** (Maximum Score: 15)

A. The proposal adequately describes why the project is needed by the
recipient. (Score: 0-5)

B. The objectives are well defined, measurable, and realistic for the
project's anticipated timeframe. (Score: 0-5)

C. The benefits support the mission of the recipient and can be tied to
a BLM Performance and/or Workload Measures. This might include: removal
of wild horses & burros (WH&B) towards achieving appropriate management
level, adoption of WH&B's, and the care/holding of wild horses. (Score:
0-5)

**2. Technical Approach** (Maximum Score: 50)

A. Adequacy of a corral/paddock facility that conforms to BLM guidelines
and provides proper care for a minimum of 200 wild horses (maximum 500
head). A schematic drawing of the facility must be provided pointing out
fences, gates, working chute, gentling pens, sick pens, water locations,
etc. (Score: 0-25)

B. The Work Plan objectives must be are clear, suitable, and feasible
with respect to the following:

\(1\) Techniques, procedures, and methodologies, i.e., demonstrate
knowledge of the care, handling, feeding, and watering of animals; and

\(2\) Expected results or outcomes. (Score: 0-15)

C. The proposed project design contains enough detail to show the
development of the project and the relationship between the partners,
tasks, milestones, and goals. The roles and responsibilities of each
partner are clearly articulated. The milestones are clear, and supported
by a well thought-out schedule that supports the work to be accomplished
for the duration of the project. (Score: 0-10)

**3. Qualifications, Experience, Past Performance** (Maximum Score: 20)

A. The qualifications and experience of the organization are evident,
and appear to be adequate to achieve project goals and objectives.
(Score: 0-5)

B. The qualifications and experience of the Project Director/Principal
Investigator to be assigned for direct work on the project are evident,
and appear to be adequate to achieve project goals and objectives and
will be available for work on this agreement. (Score: 0-10)

C. The applicants past and current assistance awards show they have
completed project goals. (Score: 0-5)

**4. Budget** (Maximum Score: 15)

A. The budget line items are appropriate, reasonable, allowable, well
justified and commensurate with the level of effort needed to accomplish
the project objectives. (Score: 0-5)

B. The budget breakdown or narrative provides adequate justification for
each budget category used. If equipment is requested by the applicant is
it fully justified and necessary for the performance and completion of
the project? (Score: 0-5)

C. The applicant and other counterpart's cash and in-kind matching funds
or contributions are acceptable. (Score: 0-5)

B. Review and Selection Process

#  {#section-6 .unnumbered}

> Proposals will be reviewed by BLM personnel. All proposals for funding
> will be considered using the criteria outlined above. A summary of the
> review panel comments may be provided to the applicant if requested.

#  {#section-7 .unnumbered}

# **SECTION VI. Award Administration Information**  {#section-vi.-award-administration-information .unnumbered}

**A. Award Notices**:

> If the applicant's proposal is selected for award, Bureau Form 1511-1,
> Assistance Agreement, will be sent for signature. Work can not begin
> before the awardee receives a fully executed copy of the Bureau Form
> 1511-1 approved by the GMO.

**B. Administrative and National Policy Requirements:**

######  {#section-8 .unnumbered}

######  **1. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars** {#office-of-management-and-budget-omb-circulars .unnumbered}

> By accepting Federal assistance, your organization agrees to abide by
> the applicable OMB Circulars in the expenditure of Federal funds and
> performance under this program.
>
> OMB Circular A-21, \"Cost Principles for Educational Institutions\"
>
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a021/a21_2004.html>
>
> OMB Circular A -110, \"Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants
> and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals,
> and Other Nonprofit Organizations\"
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a110/a110.html>
>
> OMB Circular A‑122, \"Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations\"
>
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a122_2004.html>
>
> OMB Circular A-133, \"Audits of States, Local Governments, and
> Non‑Profit Organizations.\"
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a133/a133.html>
>
> **2. Standard Award Terms and Conditions**
>
> This agreement incorporates the Standard Award Terms and Conditions
> found at the following Department of the Interior website as if they
> were given here: <http://www.doi.gov/pam/TermsandConditions.html>

Standard Award Terms and Conditions:

> Acceptance of a Federal Financial Assistance award from the Department
> of the Interior (DOI) carries with it the responsibility to be aware
> of and comply with the terms and conditions of award. Acceptance is
> defined as the start of work, drawing down funds, or accepting the
> award via electronic means. Awards are based on the application
> submitted to, and as approved by DOI and are subject to the terms and
> conditions incorporated either directly or by reference in the
> following:

-   Program legislation\\regulation.

-   Special terms and conditions.

-   Code of Federal Regulations/Regulatory Requirements, as applicable
    (Contact your program officer with any questions regarding the
    applicability of the following ):

> [43 CFR 12(A) Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost
> Principles for Assistance
> Programs](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.1&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 12(E) Buy American Requirements for Assistance
> Programs](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.5&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 12(C) Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
> Cooperative Agreements to State and
> Local](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.3&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 12(F) Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
> Cooperative Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education,
> Hospitals, other Non-Profit and Commercial
> Organizations](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.6&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 43 Governmentwide Requirements for a Drug-Free
> Workplace](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title43/43cfr43_main_02.tpl)
>
> [43 CFR 42 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
> (Nonprocurement)](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title43/43cfr42_main_02.tpl)
>
> [43 CFR 18 New Restrictions on
> Lobbying](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title43/43cfr18_main_02.tpl)
>
> **3. Compliance With Buy American Act.**
>
> a\. Notice: Pursuant to sec. 307 of the Omnibus Consolidated
> Appropriations Act of 1997, Public Law 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009, please
> be advised of the following:
>
> In the case of any equipment or product that may be authorized to be
> purchased with financial assistance provided using funds made
> available in this act, it is the sense of the Congress that entities
> receiving the assistance should, in expending the assistance, purchase
> only American-made equipment and products.
>
> b\. Recipient agrees to follow the requirements in 43 CFR Part 12,
> Subpart E, Buy American Requirements for Assistance Programs.
>
> **4. Opposition to Any Legislation.** In accordance with the
> Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act,
> 2006, Title IV, Section 402, No part of any appropriation contained in
> this Act shall be available for any activity or the publication or
> distribution of literature that in any way tends to promote public
> support or opposition to any legislative proposal on which
> Congressional action is not complete other than to communicate to
> Members of Congress as described in 18 U.S.C. 1913.
>
> **5. Endorsements.** Recipient shall not publicize or otherwise
> circulate, promotional material (such as advertisements, sales
> brochures, press releases, speeches, still and motion pictures,
> articles, manuscripts or other publications) which states or implies
> governmental, Departmental, bureau, or government employee endorsement
> of a product, service, or position which the recipient represents. No
> release of information relating to this award may state or imply that
> the Government approves of the recipient's work products, or considers
> the recipient's work product to be superior to other products or
> services.
>
> All information submitted for publication or other public releases of
> information regarding this project shall carry the following
> disclaimer:
>
> The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the
> authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or
> policies of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial
> products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government.
>
> Recipient must obtain prior Government approval for any public
> information releases concerning this award which refer to the
> Department of the Interior or any bureau or employee (by name or
> title). The specific text, layout photographs, etc. of the proposed
> release must be submitted with the request for approval.
>
> A recipient further agrees to include this provision in a subaward to
> and subrecipient, except for a subaward to a State government, a local
> government, or to a federally recognized Indian tribal government.
>
> **6. Retention and Access Requirements for Records**. All recipient
> financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical
> records, and other grants-related records shall be maintained and
> available for access in accordance with 43 CFR Subpart C, Section
> 12.82 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart F,
> Section 12.953 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other
> non-profit and all other organizations.
>
> **7. Increasing Seat Belt Use.** Recipients of grants/cooperative
> agreements and/or sub-awards are encouraged to adopt and enforce
> on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for their employees
> when operating company-owned, rented, or personally owned vehicles.
> These measures include, but are not limited to, conducting education,
> awareness, and other appropriate programs for their employees about
> the importance of wearing seat belts and the consequences of not
> wearing them.
>
> **8. Special Terms and Conditions.**
>
> **a. Order of Precedence.** Any inconsistency in the agreement shall
> be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) Any
> national policy requirements and administrative management standards;
> (b) 43 CFR Part 12; (c) requirements of the applicable OMB Circulars
> and Treasury regulations; (d) special terms and conditions; and (e)
> all agreement sections, documents, exhibits, and attachments; (f) and
> the recipient's project proposal.
>
> **b. Amendments**. The agreement may be amended by written agreement
> signed by both the recipient's Authorized Representative and the GMO.
> Administrative changes (i.e. GMO name change, etc.) which do not
> change the project management plan, NTE amount, etc. or otherwise
> affect the recipient may be signed unilaterally by the GMO.
> Additionally, a unilateral amendment may be utilized if it should
> become necessary to suspend or terminate the agreement in accordance
> with 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section 12.83 for State, local and Indian
> tribal governments or Subpart F, Section 12.961 for institutions of
> higher education, hospitals, other non-profit and all other
> organizations. []{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> All other changes shall be made by means of a bilateral amendment to
> the agreement. No oral statement made by any person, or written
> statement by any person other than the GMO, shall be allowed in any
> manner or degree to amend or otherwise effect the terms of the
> agreement.
>
> All requests for amendment of the agreement shall be made in writing,
> provide a full description of the reason for the request, and be sent
> to the attention of the GMO. Any request for project extension shall
> be made at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the agreement
> or the expiration date of any extension period that may have been
> previously granted. Any determination to extend the period of
> performance or to provide follow-on funding for continuation of a
> project is solely at the discretion of the BLM.
>
> **c. Budget and Program Plan Revision.** The budget plan is the
> financial expression of the project or program as approved during the
> award process. Recipients are required to report deviations from
> budget and program plans and request prior approval for budget and
> program plan revisions. Recipients are not required to request prior
> approval for deviations among approved direct cost categories when the
> cumulative amount of the transfer is less than 10 percent of that cost
> category. However, the recipient must report any deviation to the GMO
> and Program Officer (PO).
>
> **d. Audit Requirements.** Non-Federal entities that expend \$500,000
> or more during a year in Federal awards shall have a single or
> program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the
> Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507) and revised
> OMB Circular A-133, which is available at
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_circulars.html>.
>
> Federal awards are defined as Federal financial assistance and Federal
> cost-reimbursement contracts that non-Federal entities receive
> directly from Federal awarding agencies or indirectly from
> pass-through entities. They do not include procurement contracts,
> under grants or contracts, used to buy goods or services from vendors.
> Non-Federal entities that expend less than \$500,000 for a fiscal year
> in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that
> year, except as noted in A-133, §\_215(a), but records must be
> available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal
> agency, pass-through entity, and General Accounting Office (GAO).
>
> Audits shall be made by an independent auditor in accordance with
> generally accepted government auditing standards covering financial
> audits. Additional audit requirements applicable to this agreement are
> found at 43 CFR 12.66 or 43 CFR 12.926, as applicable. General
> guidance on the single audit process is included in a pamphlet titled,
> Highlights of the Single Audit Process\" which is available on the
> internet at <http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/grant/sincontact.htm>l.
> Additional information on single audits is available from the Federal
> Audit Clearinghouse at <http://harvester.census.gov/sac/> .
>
> **e. Metric Conversion**. All performance and final reports, other
> reports, or publications, produced under this agreement, shall employ
> the metric system of measurements to the maximum extent practicable.
> Both metric and inch-pound units (dual units) may be used if necessary
> during and transition period(s). However, the recipient may use
> non-metric measurements to the extent the recipient has supporting
> documentation that the use of metric measurements is impracticable or
> is likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to
> the recipient, such as when foreign competitors are producing
> competing products in non-metric units.
>
> **f. Officials Not to Benefit**. No member of or delegate to Congress,
> or resident commissioner, shall be admitted to any share of this
> agreement, or to any benefit arising from it. However, this clause
> does not apply to this agreement to the extent that this agreement is
> made with a corporation's general benefit.
>
> **g. Deposit of Publications.** In addition to any requirements listed
> in the Project Management Plan, two (2) copies of each applicable
> publication produced under this agreement shall be sent to the Natural
> Resources Library with a transmittal that identifies the sender and
> the publication, and states that the publication is intended for
> deposit in the Natural Resources Library. Publications shall be sent
> to the following address:

U.S. Department of the Interior

Natural Resources Library

Interior Service Center

Gifts and Exchanges Section

1849 C Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20240

**h. Reimbursable Costs and Limitations**

> The recipient shall not incur costs or obligate funds for any purpose
> pertaining to operation of the program or activities beyond the
> expiration date stated in the agreement. The only costs which are
> authorized for a period of up to 90 days following the award
> expiration date are those strictly associated with closeout activities
> for preparation of the final report.
>
> The BLM\'s financial participation is limited. The BLM will only fund
> up to its share of those amounts requested in the project proposal and
> as are subsequently approved and funded in the agreement. The
> recipient shall not be obligated to continue performance under the
> agreement or to incur costs in excess of the costs set forth in the
> proposal and subsequent agreement. However, if the recipient chooses
> to expend funds in excess of the approved project budget, the
> recipient will be responsible to fund the excess without funding
> participation by the Bureau.
>
> **i. Inspection**. The BLM has the right to inspect and evaluate the
> work performed or being performed under this agreement, and the
> premises where the work is being performed, at all reasonable times
> and in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If BLM performs
> inspection or evaluation on the premises of the recipient or a
> subrecipient, the recipient shall furnish and shall require
> sub-recipients to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for
> the safe and convenient performance of these duties.
>
> **j. Copyrights**.
>
> 1\. For recipients subject to the administrative standards set forth
> in OMB Circular A-110, the following copyright provision, as
> implemented by 43 CFR 12.936(a), shall apply:
>
> "The recipient may copyright any work that is subject to copyright and
> was developed, or for which ownership was purchased, under an award.
> The Federal awarding agency(ies) reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive
> and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work
> for Federal purposes, and to authorize others to do so."
>
> 2\. For recipients subject to the administrative standards set forth
> in OMB Circular A-102 and the Grants Management Common Rule, the
> following copyright provision, as implemented by 43 CFR 12.74, shall
> apply:
>
> "The Federal awarding agency reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive,
> and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to
> authorize others to use, for Federal Government purposes:
>
> \(a\) The copyright in any work developed under a grant, subgrant, or
> contract under a grant or subgrant; and
>
> \(b\) Any rights of copyright to which a grantee, subgrantee or a
> contractor purchases ownership with grant support."
>
> **k. Rights to Data**. For recipients subject to the administrative
> standards set forth in OMB Circular A-110, the following provision, as
> implemented by 43 CFR 12.936(c), shall apply:
>
> \"The Federal Government has the right to:
>
> \(1\) Obtain, reproduce, publish or otherwise use the data first
> produced under an award; and
>
> \(2\) Authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise
> use such data for Federal purposes."
>
> **l. Procurement Procedures**
>
> It is a national policy to place a fair share of purchases with
> minority business firms. The Department of the Interior is strongly
> committed to the objectives of this policy and encourages all
> recipients of its grants and cooperative agreements to take
> affirmative steps to ensure such fairness. Positive efforts shall be
> made by recipients to utilize small businesses, minority-owned firms,
> and women\'s business enterprises, whenever possible. Recipients of
> Federal awards shall take all of the following steps to further this
> goal:
>
> 1\. Ensure that small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women\'s
> business enterprises are used to the fullest extent practicable.
>
> 2\. Make information on forthcoming opportunities available and
> arrange time frames for purchases and contracts to encourage and
> facilitate participation by small businesses, minority-owned firms,
> and women\'s business enterprises.
>
> 3\. Consider in the contract process whether firms competing for
> larger contracts intend to subcontract with small businesses,
> minority-owned firms, and women\'s business enterprises.
>
> 4\. Encourage contracting with consortiums of small businesses,
> minority-owned firms and women\'s business enterprises when a contract
> is too large for one of these firms to handle individually.
>
> 5\. Use the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such
> organizations as the Small Business Development Agency in the
> solicitation and utilization of small business, minority-owned firms
> and women\'s business enterprises.
>
> **9. Central Contractor Registration (CCR)**.
>
> Prior to award the Recipient shall register and maintain their own
> information with Dun & Bradstreet and the Central Contractor
> Registration System.
>
> Obtain a valid Dun & Bradstreet Number (D&B) from Dun & Bradstreet @
> [http://www.dnb.com](../RFA-FOX-MT%2003-Application.doc)/or by calling
> them at 800-333-0505.
>
> Register on the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR) @
> [http://www.ccr.gov](http://www.ccr.gov/)
>
> **10. Payments**
>
> 1\. Financial Management Service's (FMS), Automated Standard
> Application for Payment (ASAP) System. If recipient is registered in
> ASAP payments will be made through that system.
>
> Payments will be made by the United States Department of Treasury,
> FMS, ASAP system. ASAP is a recipient-initiated, on-line payment and
> information system for Financial Assistance Agreements that is
> recipient initiated. The recipient will request federal funds that are
> due directly from the Federal Reserve Bank on a reimbursable basis.
>
> The ASAP Requestor ID, furnished by the Department of Treasury, will
> be used to access the account to request reimbursement payments.
>
> The BLM GMO will create an ASAP Account ID unique to this agreement.
> The first nine characters will be the agreement number (reference
> block 1 of agreement cover page, BLM Form 1511-1). The remaining three
> characters will identify BLM funding line items. Drawdown of funds
> will be taken from specific lines on this agreement. An amendment will
> be stamped to indicate the appropriate line number for the drawdown.

1.  Electronic Funds Transfer Payments

> Recipients not registered in ASAP will be reimbursed by the Government
> by electronic funds transfer (through the Treasury Fedline Payment
> System (FEDLINE) or the Automated Clearing House (ACH)). Recipients
> not registered in ASAP at this time will be required to register and
> receive payment through that system at a later date.
>
> The recipient will be entitled to reimbursement or advance payment at
> least quarterly upon submission of an original Request for Advance or
> Reimbursement, Standard Form (SF) 270 to the GMO. Payments shall be
> governed by the provisions of 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section 12.61 and
> 12.81 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart F,
> Section 12.922 and 12.952 for institutions of higher education,
> hospitals, other non-profit and all other organizations.
>
> If advance payments are made the recipient must submit a SF 269A,
> Financial Status Report (Short Form), (*Down load the form at*:
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to the GMO
> within 30 working days following the end of each quarter.
>
> 3\. Drawdowns. Treasury Circular 1075 (31 CFR 205) requires that
> \"cash advances to a recipient organization shall be limited to the
> minimum amounts needed and shall be timed to be in accord only with
> the actual, immediate cash requirements of the recipient organization
> in carrying out the purpose of the approved program or project. The
> timing and amount of cash advances shall be as close as is
> administratively feasible to the actual disbursements by the recipient
> organization for direct program costs and the proportionate share of
> any allowable indirect costs if allowable."

**11. Property Management and Disposition.**

> Any BLM property used or other property acquired under this agreement,
> including intangible property such as copyrights and patents shall be
> governed by the provisions of 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section 12.84 through
> 12.74 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart F,
> Section 12.930 through 12.937 for institutions of higher education,
> hospitals, other non-profit and all other organizations. The BLM
> assumes no liability for any actions or activities conducted under
> this agreement except to the extent that recourse or remedies are
> provided by Congress under the Federal Tort Claims Act \[28 U.S.C.
> 1346(b), 2401(b), 2671 - 2680, as amended by P.L. 89-506, 80 Stat.
> 306\]\".

**C. Reporting**.

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> **1. For ASAP Recipients**:
>
> **Financial Status Reports:** Reports of expenditures are required as
> documentation of the financial status of awards according to the
> official accounting records of the recipient's organization. The
> recipient shall submit a completed original and one copy of the
> quarterly FSR, the SF 269A, Financial Status Report (Short Form),
> *(Down load the form at:*
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to report the
> status of funds for this agreement. In addition include separately,
> detailed information of costs, by budget categories that reflects the
> approved SF 424A, Budget Information. The quarterly report(s) shall be
> sent to the GMO and are due 30 calendar days after the end of the
> quarterly reporting period. The recipient will report program outlays
> and program income on a cash basis.
>
> An original and one copy of the final FSR is due to the GMO no later
> than 90 calendar days after the expiration or termination of this
> agreement.
>
> []{.mark}
>
> Recipients who are placed on agency review, shall submit an original
> and one completed copy of the SF 269A, Financial Status Report (Short
> Form), *(Down load the form at*:
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to report the
> status of funds for each payment requested before reimbursement
> payments are made. In addition include separately, detailed
> information of costs, by budget categories that reflects the approved
> SF 424A, Budget Information. This does not relieve the recipient of
> the quarterly FSR requirement unless reimbursement is only requested
> on a quarterly basis.
>
> The GMO may review the report for patterns of cash expenditures,
> including accelerated or delayed drawdowns, and to assess whether
> performance or financial management problems exist. Before submitting
> FSRs to the GMO, grantees must ensure that the information submitted
> is accurate, complete, and consistent with the grantee's accounting
> system. The recipient's Authorized Certifying Official's signature on
> the FSR certifies that the information in the FSR is correct and
> complete and that all outlays and obligations are for the purposes set
> forth in agreement documents, and represents a claim to the Federal
> government. Filing a false claim may result in the imposition of civil
> or criminal penalties.

**2.** **For ACH Recipients**:

> Financial Status Reports: Reports of expenditures are required as
> documentation of the financial status of awards according to the
> official accounting records of the recipient's organization. The
> recipient shall submit a completed original and one copy of the
> quarterly FSR, the SF 269A, Financial Status Report (Short Form),
> *(Down load the form at*:
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to report the
> status of funds for this agreement. In addition include separately,
> detailed information of costs, by budget categories that reflects the
> approved SF 424A, Budget Information. The quarterly report(s) shall be
> sent to the GMO and are due 30 calendar days after the end of the
> quarterly reporting period. The recipient will report program outlays
> and program income on a cash basis.
>
> An original and one copy of the final FSR is due to the GMO no later
> than 90 calendar days after the expiration or termination of this
> agreement.
>
> The GMO may review the report for patterns of cash expenditures,
> including accelerated or delayed drawdowns, and to assess whether
> performance or financial management problems exist. Before submitting
> FSRs to the GMO, grantees must ensure that the information submitted
> is accurate, complete, and consistent with the grantee's accounting
> system. The recipient's Authorized Certifying Official's signature on
> the FSR certifies that the information in the FSR is correct and
> complete and that all outlays and obligations are for the purposes set
> forth in agreement documents, and represents a claim to the Federal
> government. Filing a false claim may result in the imposition of civil
> or criminal penalties.
>
> **3. Performance Reports**:
>
> Recipient shall submit an annual performance report(s) to the GMO
> within 30 days after the end of the fiscal year. The performance
> report must be prepared in accordance with 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section
> 12.80 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart F,
> Section 12.951 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other
> non-profit and all other organizations. The performance report shall
> include a narrative summary both of completed activities and
> activities in progress, a calculation of percent of completed work
> based on work identified in the Project Management Plan, the reason
> for slippage if objectives or milestones are not met, a prediction of
> future activities and how they will be accomplished, and a discussion
> of issues and problems which may impact the ability to complete the
> work on time. Recommendations to overcome problems shall also be
> provided.
>
> In lieu of the fourth quarter performance report an annual program
> performance report shall be submitted at the end of each year of the
> agreement. An original shall be submitted to the GMO no later than 90
> days following the end of each year of the agreement. Copies of this
> report may be required to be included with any application for
> continuing support of the agreement
>
> An original of the final program performance report shall be submitted
> no later than 90 days following the expiration or termination of the
> agreement.
>
> **4. Progress Reports:**
>
> A progress report will be due on the 30^th^ of each month that
> outlines: total number of wild horses being held on any given calendar
> day, date & number of animals either shipped in or out of Recipients
> facility, medical reports, death reports, and number of animals
> successfully adopted. This report will be submitted to the BLM Program
> Officer Gus Warr at the following email address: <Gus_Warr@blm.gov>
> and a courtesy copy to the BLM, GMO, Maria Gochis,
> <Maria_Gochis@blm.gov>.
>
> **5. Non-compliance**:
>
> Failure to comply with the reporting requirements contained in this
> agreement may be considered a material non-compliance with the terms
> and conditions of the award. Non‑compliance may result in withholding
> of future payments, suspension or termination of the agreement,
> recovery of funds paid under the agreement, and withholding of future
> awards.

**D. DEFINITIONS**.

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1\. Agreement: Cooperative or Grant Agreement.

> 2\. Grants Management Officer (GMO): The BLM\'s Grants Management
> Officer. The GMO is the only individual authorized to obligate funds,
> award, modify or terminate an agreement.
>
> 3\. Program Management Officer (PMO): The Program Management Officer.
> The PMO will be designated for the purpose of administering the
> technical aspect of an agreement. The PMO is authorized to clarify
> technical requirements, and to review and approve work which is
> clearly within the scope of the work specified in an agreement. The
> PMO is not authorized to issue changes or in any other way modify an
> agreement.

4\. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM). May also be referred to as
Bureau.

5\. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

> 6\. Fiscal Year (FY): The Federal fiscal year which extends from
> October 1 of one year through September 30 of the following year.

7\. Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Amount: The maximum Federal funding amount.

8\. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

> 9 Project Inspector (PI): The BLM\'s project inspector. At the time of
> award, a BLM employee(s) may be appointed as the PI. If appointed, the
> PI will be responsible for providing on-site inspection of the work
> and for giving the recipient's representative any special
> instructions, guidance, or training necessary to complete or perform
> the work. The PI will not be authorized to issue changes or in any way
> modify the agreement.
>
> 10\. Project Manager/Principal Investigator: The recipient\'s Project
> Manager/Principal Investigator.
>
> 11\. Responsible Official: The recipient\'s Responsible Official. The
> responsible official is the individual who is authorized to act for
> the recipient's organization and commit the recipient to compliance
> with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
>
> **E. Term of Agreement**. An agreement shall become effective on the
> date of signature of the BLM GMO and shall remain in effect until five
> years from date of signature of the BLM GMO, unless terminated in
> accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR, Subpart F, Section 12.961.

**F. Financial Support**.

> 1\. An agreement shall be funded each FY based on the availability of
> BLM funding. The recipient hereby releases the BLM from all liability
> due to failure of Congress to appropriate funds for the agreement.
>
> 2\. Funds obligated but not expended in one FY can be carried forward
> and expended in the subsequent FY.
>
> 3\. \$155,000 represents the estimated not-to-exceed (NTE) amount for
> which the BLM will be responsible under the terms of the agreement.
> The BLM shall not be obligated to pay for nor shall the recipient be
> obligated to perform any effort that will require the expenditure of
> Federal funds above the NTE amount.
>
> 4\. Cost sharing for the agreement shall be in accordance with 43 CFR,
> Subpart F, Section 12.923.
>
> 5\. Program income for the agreement shall be in accordance with 43
> CFR, Subpart F, Section 12.924.

**SECTION VII. Agency Contact**

**For administrative questions contact**: Maria Gochis, Grants
Management Officer (GMO), Bureau of Land Management, P O Box 45155, 440
West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Phone: (801)
539-4178 or FAX (801) 539-4222, e-mail: <Maria_Gochis@blm.gov>

**For programmatic questions**: Gus Warr, Project Manager Officer (PMO),
Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Land Management, P O Box 45155, 440
West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 101, Phone: 801-539-4057
or FAX (801) 539-4222, email: <Gus_Warr@blm.gov>

**\-- END OF PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT** --

**ATTACHMENT A**

**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

**BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT**

**CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE**

[Certification Regarding Lobbying - Certification for Contracts, Grants,
Loans, and Cooperative Agreements]{.underline}. Applies to recipients of
awards exceeding \$100,000.

This certification is required by Section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code,
entitled \"Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain
Federal contracting and financial transactions.\"

**The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and
belief, that:**

\(1\) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

\(2\) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid
or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence
an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form‑LLL,
\"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,\" in accordance with its
instructions.

\(3\) The undersigned shall require that the language of this
certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at
all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into.
Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, title 31, U.S.
Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than \$10,000 and not more than
\$100,000 for each such failure.

As the authorized certifying official, I hereby certify that the above
specified certifications are true.

Signature &
Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Typed name and title
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Applicant/Recipient
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> **ATTACHMENT B**

**PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMAT**

Please read the announcement carefully before completing this
information.

[Section 1. Purpose, Objectives, and Relevance]{.smallcaps}

A. Describe why the project is needed by the applicant.

B. Describe the applicant's objectives.

C. Describe how the applicant's objectives support their mission and how
this project will promote the BLM's Wild Horse & Burro Program and
increases the number of animals placed into private ownership.

[Section ii. TECHNICAL APPROACH]{.smallcaps}

Describe how the applicant proposes to conduct and achieve the project
in accordance with the Statement of Joint Objectives in Section I. The
project design must contain enough detail to show the development of the
project and the relationship between the partners, milestones, and
objectives.

**A.** Describe adequacy of a corral/paddock facility that conforms to
BLM guidelines and provides proper care for a minimum of 200 wild horses
(maximum 500 head). A schematic drawing of the facility must be provided
pointing out fences, gates, working chute, gentling pens, sick pens,
water locations, etc.

**B.** The work plan objectives must be clear, suitable, and feasible
with respect to the following; **(1)** Describe the techniques,
procedures, and methodologies to be used; **(2)** Describe expected
results or outcomes; and

**C.** The proposed project design contains enough detail to show the
development of the project and the relationship between the partners,
tasks, milestones, and goals. The roles and responsibilities of each
partner are clearly articulated. The milestones are clear, and supported
by a well thought-out schedule that supports the work to be accomplished
for the duration of the project.

**Section iii. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, PAST PERFORMANCE**

Describe who will carry out the project activities. List all project
personnel, including consultants. Describe their responsibilities and
the amount of time each will dedicate to the project. Briefly describe
how their experience and qualifications are appropriate to successfully
achieve the stated objectives.

# **[section IV -- Attachment C: Budget]{.smallcaps}**  {#section-iv-attachment-c-budget .unnumbered}

This is a suggested format for the applicant to use for the detailed
budget/costs breakdown. Each cost item should clearly show how the total
charge for that item was determined. All major costs should be listed in
budget categories similar to those listed below, and all cost items
should be explained in the Budget Summary and Justification (Section 4).

# [Attachment C. **Budget**]{.smallcaps}

This is a suggested format for the applicant to use for the detailed
budget/costs breakdown. Each cost item should clearly show how the total
charge for that item was determined. All major costs should be listed in
budget categories similar to those listed below, and all cost items
should be explained in the Budget Summary and Justification (Section 4).

+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
| **[A.         |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| Salaries and  |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| Wages.]{      |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| .smallcaps}** |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| Provide the   |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| names and/or  |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| titles of key |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| project       |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| personnel.    |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
| Name/Title of | Full    | \% | N | Grant | Match | Third | Total  |
| Position      | Time    |    | o | Funds | /     | Party |        |
|               |         | F  | . |       | Cost  | Share |        |
|               | Monthly | TE | o |       | Share | (if   |        |
|               | Salary  |    | f |       | (if   | any)  |        |
|               |         |    |   |       | any)  |       |        |
|               |         |    | M |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | o |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | n |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | t |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | h |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | s |       |       |       |        |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
| Subtotal      |         |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+

  -------------------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------- -----------
  **[B. Fringe                                                             
  Benefits.]{.smallcaps}**                                                 
  If more than one rate is                                                 
  used, list each rate and                                                 
  the wage or salary base.                                                 

  Rate                       Salary or Wage Grant Funds  Match /  Third    Total
                             Base                        Cost     Party    
                                                         Share    Share    
                                                         (if any) (if any) 

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                                  \$           \$       \$       \$
  -------------------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------- -----------

  ------------------------ ------ -------------- ---------- -------- -------- -----------
  **[C.                                                                       
  Consultant/Contracting                                                      
  Fees.]{.smallcaps}**                                                        
  This should include                                                         
  payments for                                                                
  professional and                                                            
  technical consultants                                                       
  participating in the                                                        
  project.                                                                    

  Name and type of         \# of  Daily Rate of  Grant      Match /  Third    Total
  Consultant               Days   Compensation   Funds      Cost     Party    
                                                            Share    Share    
                                                            (if any) (if any) 

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                                       \$         \$       \$       \$
  ------------------------ ------ -------------- ---------- -------- -------- -----------

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<td colspan="11"><p><strong><span class="smallcaps">D. Travel and Per
Diem.</span></strong> For each trip, indicate the number of persons
traveling, the total days they will be in travel status, and the total
subsistence and transportation costs for that trip. Per diem rates shall
not exceed maximum Federal rates. To view current Federal per diem
rates, visit</p>
<p><a
href="http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8203&amp;channelId=-15943">http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8203&amp;channelId=-15943</a></p>
<p>and follow the links to per diem information.</p></td>
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<td>From/To</td>
<td>No. of People</td>
<td>No. of Travel Days</td>
<td>Per diem (lodging and meals) per person per day</td>
<td>Total per diem (lodging and meals) for this trip</td>
<td>Transportation costs (airfare and mileage) <u>per person</u></td>
<td><strong><u>Total</u> transportation costs</strong> (airfare and
mileage) <strong><u>for this trip</u></strong></td>
<td>Grant Funds</td>
<td>Match / Cost Share (if any)</td>
<td>Third Party Share (if any)</td>
<td>Total</td>
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  --------------------------- ------- ------- ----------- --------- --------- ----------
  **[E. Supplies and                                                          
  Materials.]{.smallcaps}**                                                   
  Include consumable supplies                                                 
  and materials to be used in                                                 
  the project, listing each                                                   
  item and quantity                                                           
  individually. Include items                                                 
  of expendable equipment,                                                    
  i.e., equipment costing                                                     
  less than \$500 or with an                                                  
  estimated useful life of                                                    
  less than two years.                                                        
  Equipment costing more than                                                 
  that should be listed in                                                    
  the Other Costs category                                                    
  (Category G, below).                                                        

  Item                        \# of   Cost    Grant Funds Match /   Third     Total
                              items                       Cost      Party     
                                                          Share (if Share (if 
                                                          any)      any)      

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

  Subtotal                                    \$          \$        \$        \$
  --------------------------- ------- ------- ----------- --------- --------- ----------

  -------------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- -------- ----------
  **[F.                                                                   
  Services.]{.smallcaps}**                                                
  This should include the                                                 
  cost of duplication and                                                 
  printing, long distance                                                 
  telephone calls, equipment                                              
  rental, postage, and other                                              
  services not previously                                                 
  listed.                                                                 

  Item                       Method of        Grant     Match /  Third    Total
                             Computation      Funds     Cost     Party    
                                                        Share    Share    
                                                        (if any) (if any) 

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                                    \$        \$       \$       \$
  -------------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- -------- ----------

  ----------------------- ---------- ----------- -------- -------- ------------
  **[G. Other                                                      
  Costs.]{.smallcaps}**                                            
  List equipment items in                                          
  excess of \$500, and                                             
  other items not                                                  
  previously listed. Note                                          
  that equipment items                                             
  worth less than \$500                                            
  or that have a useful                                            
  life of less than 2                                              
  years must be listed in                                          
  the Supplies and                                                 
  Materials category.                                              

  Item                    Cost       Grant Funds Match /  Third    Total
                                                 Cost     Party    
                                                 Share    Share    
                                                 (if any) (if any) 

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                           \$          \$       \$       \$
  ----------------------- ---------- ----------- -------- -------- ------------

+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
| **[H. Indirect        |                     |                       |
| Costs.]{.smallcaps}** |                     |                       |
| If indirect costs     |                     |                       |
| will be charged to    |                     |                       |
| the grant, complete   |                     |                       |
| the table below with  |                     |                       |
| your current approved |                     |                       |
| indirect cost rate    |                     |                       |
| and the direct costs  |                     |                       |
| it will be applied    |                     |                       |
| to. A copy of your    |                     |                       |
| most recent indirect  |                     |                       |
| cost rate must be     |                     |                       |
| attached if indirect  |                     |                       |
| costs will be         |                     |                       |
| requested.            |                     |                       |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
| \* The Direct Costs   | Current Approved    | Indirect Cost Rate    |
| from items 1 \-- 6 to | Indirect Cost       | Amount                |
| which the indirect    |                     |                       |
| cost rate applies     | Rate Percentage (%) |                       |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
| \$                    | \%                  | \$                    |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                     |                       |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+

**Budget Justification.** Provide a brief narrative justification of all
cost items, including matching funds, listed in the budget. Be specific
and explain why these items are necessary to accomplish the grant
objectives. If the project involves travel costs, include a brief
summary of each trip (for example, Project Director and two students
will fly from Hometown to Someplace and stay three days to examine
Someplace Museum's collection). **[Note]{.underline}: Travel is limited
to this project only. If purchasing or renting computer equipment or
other large budget items follow the procedures in 43CFR, Subpart C,
Section 12.76 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart
F, Section 12.940 through 12.948 for institutions of higher education,
hospitals, other non-profit and all other organizations, as
applicable.**