Supporting NIHHIS:Advancing Heat Resilience through Data, Policy,and Partnerships

Supporting NIHHIS: Advancing Heat Resilience through Data, Policy, and Partnerships is a forecast opportunity issued by the Department of Commerce's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. The project focuses on assessing heat-related impacts within rural and coastal regions across several critical sectors, including energy, health, transportation, agriculture, housing, and labor. To further enhance state and local heat preparedness, the scope of work expands to include the tourism and small business sectors, while introducing new private sector engagements and tools designed to improve government decision-making and reduce heat-related fatalities and economic losses. The performance of this contract is centered in Silver Spring, Maryland, under NAICS code 541990. This initiative is a key component of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System mission to mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat through data-driven policy and strategic partnerships. Interested parties can coordinate through the designated point of contact, Tawanna Johnson, as the agency seeks to deliver actionable products that strengthen overall community resilience.