BLM supports AK GEO's operation at aivc and ycvc to enhance and expand the visitor experience

Support AK GEO in a sustainable business environment. This means BLM will (1) provide reasonably stable and reliable conditions in which AK GEO can operate effectively; (2) communicate, on a regular basis and in a timely manner, discuss BLM operational plans that may affect AK GEO operations; (3) encourage innovation and new product lines that are within the scope of sales and that support the agency's interpretive mission (BLM has final approval of sales items); (4) streamline processes; and (5) be sensitive to sound AK GEO business practices.*in kind: the transfer of something of value to support this award is the in-kind provision of space at both the aivc and ycvc, which, based upon prevailing retail space square footage rates, is comparable to a $6,240 benefit per year of the agreement. In addition to the public benefit of staff at the visitor contact station, alaska geographic manages gift shops, with the net profits of sales being used to support interpretive/educational exhibits and programs for the BLM - that support being in consultation with BLM staff to agree upon priorities for program income disposition. The amount of program income available will fluctuate with the net profits generated annually after overhead and the cost of goods sold has been deducted from the overall sales amount.