Enhancing Department of Defense (DoD) Resilience by Forecasting 1- to 10-Year Fire Weather Extremes, Wildfire Hazards, and Prescribed Burn Opportunities

On April 30, 2026, Spatial Informatics Group was awarded a contract by the Department of Defense under solicitation W912HQ26CA031 to develop predictive capabilities for fire weather extremes, wildfire hazards, and prescribed burn opportunities over a 1- to 10-year horizon. The project aims to enhance DoD installation resilience by providing advanced forecasting tools that support proactive land management and risk mitigation strategies. The work is centered on leveraging scientific modeling and data analytics to anticipate fire-related threats and opportunities across military lands and surrounding regions, with a focus on long-term planning and operational readiness. The contract is managed by the Office of the Department of Defense under the agency name W4LD USA Hecsa, with the primary point of contact being Danielle Richard at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reachable via email and phone. The contract office is located in Alexandria, Virginia, while performance of the work will take place in Pleasanton, California. The NAICS code 541715 categorizes the effort under Scientific Research and Development Services, reflecting the technical and analytical nature of the project. No specific set-aside status is indicated, and the award was issued without competitive restrictions. All communications and documentation related to this contract are accessible through the official SAM.gov workspace link.