4.1. Category 1 - Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Geospatial analytics and modeling software includes continued research in traditional GIS applications with new and evolving technologies. These products make a wide variety of analyses and applications possible, support policy determinations and decision making, and enhance capabilities for both monitoring of economic and environmental conditions and reporting events and changes to the public. Software will be used for a variety of interdisciplinary research and application development projects in the earth sciences and natural resources management requiring combined use of vector and raster data, and the ability to manage and visualize complex, spatial relationships. Software will also be used for spatial data analysis, editing, viewing, web distribution, and creation and management of spatial metadata. 4.1.1. Functionality 4.1.1.1. GIS Desktop Software 4.1.1.1.1. GIS desktop software that supports advanced geospatial analysis, data visualization, and map creation. 4.1.1.1.2. Compatibility with standard GIS data formats. 4.1.1.1.3. Integration capabilities with other enterprise systems and databases. 4.1.1.1.4. User-friendly tools for tasks including data management, data editing, GIS service publication, spatial analysis, network analysis, geostatistical analysis, raster analysis, 3D modeling, and cartography. 4.1.1.1.5. Supports efficient processing of datasets up to 10 million records. 4.1.1.1.6. Support for collaborative data editing by dozens of data editors simultaneously. 4.1.1.1.7. Permissions mechanism to control access to data and security. 4.1.1.1.8. Geoprocessing tools. Automation of Geoprocessing tools (through code or a graphical interface) 4.1.1.2. GIS Mobile Applications 4.1.1.2.1. Mobile GIS applications compatible with Android and iOS devices. 4.1.1.2.2. Offline data collection and synchronization capabilities. 4.1.1.2.3. Data collection applications for unlicensed users (e.g. specific user group or volunteers) based on a specific project or interest. 4.1.1.2.4. User-friendly interface for field data collection and inspection. 4.1.1.2.5. Technical support and regular software updates. 4.1.1.2.6. Report creation and integration capabilities via webhooks and APIs 4.1.1.3. On-Prem Web GIS Platform 4.1.1.3.1. Licenses for GIS server software that support multi-user access and data sharing. 4.1.1.3.2. Capabilities for hosting and managing spatial data services (e.g., map services, feature services). 4.1.1.3.3. Integration with existing IT infrastructure and databases. 4.1.1.3.4. Integration with 3rd party GIS services. 4.1.1.3.5. Scalability to accommodate growing data volumes and user demands. 4.1.1.3.6. GUI GIS web maps and dashboards 4.1.1.4. Cloud-based Web GIS Platform 4.1.1.4.1. Cloud-based GIS services that provide scalable and flexible access to spatial data and spatial analysis tools. 4.1.1.4.2. Services support thousands of users. 4.1.1.4.3. Capabilities for data storage, analysis, and sharing in the cloud environment. 4.1.1.4.4. Ability to create semi-customized, web-based visualization and analysis tools for unlicensed users (e.g. public), and to have password-protected web services for sensitive data needing to be viewed by privileged, unlicensed users. 4.1.1.4.5. Integration with desktop, mobile, and server-based GIS applications. 4.1.1.4.6. Integration with 3rd party GIS services 4.1.1.4.7. Security features to protect data privacy and integrity. 4.1.1.4.8. Open data platform 4.1.1.4.9. GUI customizable GIS web maps and dashboards
