Contracting with Federal Agencies through the GSA
UNLV has been approved as a contractor for federal, state, and local agencies through the General Services Administration (GSA). This allows federal agencies to contract with UNLV units for certain types of services quickly and conveniently.
Qualified UNLV units and personnel may take advantage of this partnership by networking with federal, state, and local government agencies that may wish to acquire services and fund projects. UNLV is eligible for contracts from $100 to $1 million. The UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs will assist faculty and staff in preparing and submitting the necessary contractual documents.
Federal, state, and local agencies seeking to contract with UNLV units will find more detailed descriptions of the available services listed on the left side of this page. If you know the group or person with whom you would like to work, please contact them directly. If you need their contact information, please use UNLV's online directory to locate this information. If you need assistance with identifying or locating the group or specialists that are available, please contact Dr. Margaret (Peg) Rees, Vice Provost Division of Educational Outreach, 702-895-3890 or Sally Hamilton, Associate Director Sponsored Programs, 702-895-1357.
Federal employees may also utilize GSA Advantage!® to identify and acquire the services offered by UNLV faculty and staff, which include archaeology field research, cultural stewardship, environmental education, geographic information services, wildlife monitoring, and more. View the price list for a more detailed list of services.
Archaeology
UNLV provides environmental consulting, environmental planning services and documentation in the area of archaeological field research that supports federal undertakings where Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements are required under the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Services for archeology include the following:
- Literature and Archival Review
- Inventory and Site Documentation
- Site Condition Assessments
- Artifact Identification and Analysis
- Report Preparation and Authorship
- Infrastructure Support of Management of Natural and Cultural Resources
- Excavations and Data Recovery
- Basic Laboratory Analysis
- Maintenance and Management of Cultural Resource Databases (including GIS)
- Archeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA) Investigations
- Project Oversight
Cultural Site Stewardship
UNLV provides expert services on natural and cultural resource data management issues of sensitive sites that contain archeological remains. Services include the following:
- GIS Framework
- Archaeological Inventories and Monitoring
- Recruitment and Training of Volunteers
- Database Management
- Electronic Libraries
- Site Assessment
- Testing
- Facilitation
- Multi-Jurisdictional Solutions
Environmental Education/Public Outreach
UNLV provides knowledge of operational, programmatic, and research planning and implementation for environmental education programs. UNLV also offers experience with developing environmental education strategies, curriculum, and outreach programs, as well as research 
planning and implementation for environmental education programs. Services include the following:
- Program Management and Delivery
- Program Evaluation
- Web and Database Management
- Training
- Planning and Development
- Curriculum Development
- Strategic Planning
- Interpretative Planning
- Volunteer Coordination and Management
- Public Outreach Coordination
Geographic Information Services (GIS)
UNLV provides geographic information services in support of agency activities such as management of natural and cultural resources, infrastructure support, training and safety planning. Services include the following:
- Mapping and Cartography
- Development of Electronic Field Data Collection Programs
- Development of Geodatabases
- Geospational Analyses
- Maintenance of Geospatial Data
- Data Documentation (meta data)
- Conversion of Historic Data into Digital Format
- Development of Specialized GIS Tools
- Training
Science Services
UNLV offers knowledge, skills and experience coordinating scientific content, research and implementing peer-review processes for biological, cultural and educational programs. Services include the following:
- Educational Research
- Strategy and Monitoring Action Plan Development and Implementation
- Project Design and Evaluation
- Social Sciences Cultural and Natural Resources
- GIS and RS Framework Database Management
- Peer Review Process Management
- Fire and Restoration Ecology
- Aquatic Ecology
- Scientific Literature Synthesis and Dissemination
Support Services/Administrative Assistance
UNLV provides support and coordination for the business operations of programs/projects to ensure compliance with federal contracting laws and regulations. Services include the following:
- Meeting Facilitation
- Budget Management
- Event Coordination
- Coordination of Resources
- Oversight of Hiring Activities
- Report Management
- Web Development and Management
Vegetation
UNLV provides knowledge, skills, experience and expertise with vegetation monitoring management and resources. The following services include:
- Invasive Plant Monitoring and Management
- Conduct Surveys and Research of Vegetation
- Database Management
- Rare Plant Monitoring
- Conservation Planning
- Monitoring Technical Assistance to Preserve and Conserve Species of Interest
- Weed Management
Wildlife
UNLV provide knowledge, skills, experience and expertise with wildlife monitoring, management and research of endangered species. 
Services include the following:
- Wildlife Monitoring
- Inventory of Wildlife
- Database Management
- Report Writing
- Management and Research
- Management to Preserve and Conserve Species of Interest
- Public Presentations
