Stakeholder Collaboration & Co-Development Facilitation

The contract aims to facilitate collaborative development of drought-related tools by engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders including California water agencies, tribal entities, local governments, and agricultural interests. This effort will center on co-designing practical, regionally relevant resources to enhance drought preparedness and response through direct, ongoing collaboration with those most impacted by water scarcity. The work will emphasize inclusive participation, ensuring that diverse perspectives and local knowledge inform the design and implementation of decision-support tools. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Performance is expected to be based in Silver Spring, though the scope of stakeholder engagement spans California. The initiative is designed to build trust and capacity among participating groups by fostering joint problem-solving and knowledge sharing, ultimately producing tools that are not only technically sound but also adoption-ready within real-world operational contexts.