StatementOfWork_2.pdf

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction

Geospatial support service - analysis and visualization of existing geospatial data

B. Background

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center has invested a decade in modeling the coastal hazard risk reduction provided by coral reefs along the US’ tropical coastlines and how that protection may be negated by climate change and sea-level rise. It has amassed data sets not only on the coastal flooding hazards, but also the resulting socioeconomics. However, due to requirements by numerous other projects and efforts, the Center does not have the personnel to analyze and visualize those data to help support decision making.

C. Scope (state general purpose, objectives, magnitude)

The Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center seeks geospatial support to carry out analysis and visualization of existing geospatial ecosystem and coastal hazard data along the US’ tropical shorelines. The Center needs on the order of 40-120 hours of support over a 1-year period to guide the development of new geospatial products via analysis and visualization to support existing and future Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center scientific efforts.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements.

1. Following the methodology of Storlazzi et al. (2021, 2024), we will combine engineering, ecologic, geospatial, social, and economic data and tools to provide a rigorous valuation of where potential coral reef restoration could decrease the hazard faced by the US’ tropical coastal communities and how climate change and sea-level rise may negate that protection.

2. The contractor's compliance be measured by timing and quality of the delivery of products, which will vary based on requests from partner agencies and decision-making bodies.

B. Deliverables.

1. GIS flood depth rasters, GIS flood extent polygons, and compiled socioeconomic data that meets FGDC metadata standards.

2. The work will be intermittent and on-call; turn-around time will be 5 business days.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Place of Performance.

The work will be performed at the contractor’s home office.

B. Period of Performance.

The total period of performance will be 40-120 hours, 01/06/25 - 09/31/2025

C. Government Furnished Property (GFP).

None.

D. Special Considerations.

1. Key personnel qualifications.

More than a decade’s experience with marine geospatial data and GIS software, including designing and producing high-level maps and visualizations to facilitate informed decision-making. More than half a decade’s experience with USGS coastal flooding data and Department of Labor Census data and Department of Homeland Security HAZUS data.

2. Data Rights, Safety, Environment.

Publication of the results of any project carried out under this effort is authorized in professional journals, trade magazines, or may be made by the USGS. Such manuscripts or publications submitted to journals or professional publications for publication shall be accompanied by the following notation:

This manuscript is submitted for publication with the understanding that the United States Government is authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for Governmental purposes.

3. Security/Privacy issues.

None.