Opportunity

Federal Register #NPS-NRSS-OSAE-NPS0042003

NPS Information Collection Renewal for Citizen Science Event Apps

Buyer

National Park Service

Posted

March 30, 2026

Respond By

April 29, 2026

Identifier

NPS-NRSS-OSAE-NPS0042003

The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is proposing to renew an information collection for the use of web and mobile applications during NPS-sponsored citizen science events. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior - Purpose and Scope: - Renewal of information collection to support citizen science events in NPS units - Focus on gathering natural history and observational data on plant, wildlife, and invertebrate species - Applications Mentioned (Not OEMs): - iNaturalist - eBird - Geoforms - PictureThis - Nature ID - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No part numbers or quantities listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Participation is voluntary - Data collected will substantiate species occurrences and enhance biodiversity understanding - Public comments are requested on the renewal - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement action

Description

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to renew an information collection related to the use of web and mobile-based applications during NPS-sponsored citizen science events. This collection aims to gather natural history and observational data on plant, wildlife, and invertebrate species within NPS units. The information collected will help substantiate species occurrences and enhance biodiversity understanding across park systems. Public comments on this renewal are invited until April 29, 2026.

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