NR-ARD-8 clas online mapping tool

The National Park Service is seeking to procure enhancements to the Critical Load Assessment by Site (CLAS) Online Mapping Tool, which helps federal ecosystem managers visualize risks from atmospheric nitrogen and sulfur deposition to sensitive ecological resources. The procurement involves developing additional spatial data layers for herbaceous species and sensitive lakes, creating user interface improvements for cross-navigation capabilities, and implementing hierarchical views of ecosystem risk data. This is a sole source contract being awarded to the original developer who has unique familiarity with the tool's file structure, databases, and servers. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and falls under the IT and Telecom category for business application development support services. Proposals are due by August 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, with the technical contact Michael Bell available at 303-969-2617.

This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses, with the anticipated awardee being Jason A. Coombs (CAGE code 99EA7), who originally developed the CLAS tool under a previous United States Forest Service contract. The contract structure includes a base period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with an option year extending through August 31, 2027, and the anticipated option exercise date is August 14, 2026. This is a simplified acquisition valued between $3,000 and $150,000, structured as a firm-fixed-price contract. The work will be performed remotely through online development, allowing for flexible geographic performance. Market research conducted among environmental consulting agencies confirmed that no other vendors possess the specific experience necessary to complete this specialized analysis at comparable cost efficiency.