A--Cooperative Partnership and Opportunity

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has established a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with PA Government Services, Inc. to collaborate on international humanitarian projects that leverage USGS's scientific expertise and support its broader science objectives. This agreement is structured as a partnership rather than a procurement; PA Government Services, Inc. will contribute resources such as funds, equipment, or in-kind services, which are combined with USGS’s federal efforts to achieve mission-related outcomes. The collaboration aims to address humanitarian challenges while advancing the scientific goals of the USGS. The agreement is facilitated by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants-National, with the office located in Reston, Virginia. Being a cooperative effort, the CRADA enables both partners to mutually benefit from shared capabilities and resources. Parties interested in learning more about USGS’s cooperative science efforts can reach out to key contacts within USGS, including the Chief of International Programs and the Technology Transfer Officer. The arrangement emphasizes the use of joint expertise to support humanitarian needs globally while promoting the USGS’s scientific mission.