Special Studies/Analysis- Recreation

PSC Category B527 encompasses special studies and analysis focused on recreation, involving comprehensive research, surveys, and evaluative services related to visitor experiences, economic impacts, and management strategies for recreational spaces and facilities. These studies typically aim to provide federal agencies with detailed insights into visitor behavior, infrastructure utilization, economic contributions, and strategic planning for recreational areas and national parks.

The federal contract awards under this category are predominantly issued by the National Park Service, with Otak, Inc. emerging as a frequent recipient. Contract values range from approximately $17,000 to $2,545,000, with most awards having firm fixed-price structures and performance periods spanning 12-24 months. The awards consistently involve visitor movement studies, economic analyses, survey research, and strategic planning for national parks and recreational spaces. No set-aside designations were used in these awards, and most work is performed in locations associated with national parks such as Portland, Oregon and various national park locations across the United States. Key research topics include visitor transit patterns, economic frameworks, recreation accessibility, and visitor experience optimization.

No specific federal contract opportunities were included in the provided data for this PSC category. The summary is based exclusively on the federal contract award information presented in the source material.