Award
Purchase Order #1305M326P0184
University Contract for Enhancing Drought Response Identification Tools
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Award Amount
$300,000.00
Ceiling
$300,000.00
Awarded
September 01, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 01, 2026 – Feb 29, 2028
Identifier
1305M326P0184
NAICS
541990
This award is a purchase order contract granted to The Regents of the University of Colorado, an academic institution engaged in research and development activities. The contract focuses on non-personal services involving all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to improve the identification of drought indicator thresholds and response triggers within a drought planning platform. This initiative is significant for enhancing drought response and planning capabilities, which can benefit environmental management agencies and public sector entities by providing better tools for drought monitoring and action. The scope of work covers analytical and technical improvements to the platform's drought indicators, aimed at more effective early warning and mitigation strategies. The contract was awarded through a competitive purchase order process, emphasizing targeted expertise. The performance period spans a substantial multi-year timeframe, starting in early fall of 2026 through late winter of 2028. The engagement takes place primarily in Silver Spring, Maryland, reflecting the contract's operational hub. No additional subcontractors, prior contracts, acquisition programs, or contract vehicle information is reported for this award.
Description
SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN) NECESSARY FOR IMPROVING THE IDENTIFICATION OF DROUGHT INDICATOR THRESHOLDS AND RESPONSE ACTION TRIGGERS IN THE DROUGHT PLANNING PLATFORM.