Vulnerability to Natural Hazards of National Park Facilities, Assets, and Historic Structures

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to Western Carolina University for the project "Vulnerability to Natural Hazards of National Park Facilities, Assets, and Historic Structures". The project aims to assess the vulnerability of park roads, facilities, and historic structures to environmental change and natural hazards. The recipient will be responsible for completing comprehensive vulnerability assessments, collaborating with NPS staff, and providing subject matter expertise. The project will promote the public's knowledge about the vulnerability of NPS facilities and historic structures to environmental change and natural hazards. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The project will engage several students and products will be made publicly available. • The recipient will be responsible for carrying out the statement of work in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the agreement. • The NPS will provide subject matter expertise, identify park staff to participate in each vulnerability assessment, and ensure the project effectively integrates with other relevant ongoing NPS work. • The project will support the National Park Service's goals and objectives, but it does not support any of the DOI Secretary priorities.