What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe National Park Service seeks an onshore US organization to administer a graduate-level internship program offsite. The selected vendor must provide advanced-degree students with in-depth training, operational exposure, professional development, and project-based opportunities to perform analysis and evaluation that improves the business management and operational health of national parks and programs. Applicants must submit electronically through Grants.gov workspace by 11:59 PM ET on January 4, 2027. The submission requires a proposal narrative of up to 12 pages addressing the merit review criteria, along with an SF-424A, detailed budget, budget narrative, Project Abstract Summary, SF-LLL, and statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18. The agency will automatically remove late applications from the review process.
Scope of work
- Administer a graduate-level internship program focused on park business management and operational health
- Provide students with in-depth training on NPS business management and operations
- Provide exposure to park and program level operations
- Facilitate student analysis and evaluation to improve strategic planning decisions
- Encourage graduate students from underrepresented disciplines to explore federal conservation careers
- Manage stipend payment processing, travel support, expense tracking, and budget administration
- Coordinate insurance coverage and housing procurement when needed
- Conduct alumni engagement and networking efforts
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Qualifications: Knowledge, Experience, and Resources | 35% |
| Administrative Qualifications: Knowledge, Experience, and Resources | 35% |
| Planning, Collaboration, and Evaluation | 15% |
| Past Performance | 15% |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a State, local, or tribal government, public entity, educational institution, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Active registration in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Registration in Grants.gov
- Must not be listed in the SAM.gov Exclusions database
Documents to include with your response
- SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
- SF-424A Budget Information – Non-Construction
- SF-424B Assurances – Non-Construction Programs
- SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if requesting over $100,000)
- Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019)
- Project Narrative (maximum 12 pages)
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Grants.gov
- Instructions
- Applications must be submitted electronically through a Workspace on Grants.gov by an Authorized Organization Representative.