### Company Overview & Leadership
CSS is an employee-owned, science-based solutions company [1] that recently acquired Riverside Technology, Inc. [1]. The combined organization supports the U.S. government and commercial clients [1], leveraging technical experience spanning from the depths of the Earth’s oceans to the International Space Station [1]. Riverside, founded in 1985 [3], specializes in supplying decision-makers with advanced environmental data and insights [3]. The joint mission focuses on leveraging environmental intelligence to solve challenging water, land, and climate-related problems [6], aiming to save lives, optimize operations, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources [3]. The acquisition combines expertise in earth observation using in-field, ground-based, airborne, and satellite remote sensing methodologies [1].
The combined entity serves government agencies, organizations, universities, and the private sector [1]. Riverside integrates proprietary software, open-source code, and comprehensive information into essential decision-making processes [3]. Riverside has nearly 40 years of experience addressing environmental challenges [6] and is headquartered at 446 East 29th Street, #1928, Loveland, CO 80538 [5]. The Riverside leadership team, guided by Board Chairman Larry Brazil [3], focuses on providing cutting-edge solutions for informed decision-making in community service [7].
Key service domains include: * Space Science Application Support & Operations [1]. * Human Health Risk Assessment [1]. * Emergency Preparedness & Response [1]. * Information Technology Services [1]. * Policy Analysis [2].
### Federal Market & Contracts
CSS, strengthened by the acquisition of Riverside Technology, Inc., maintains a robust federal market presence, having supported over 28 federal agencies and numerous administrations since the 1980s [4]. Current significant engagement includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) [4]. CSS has continuously supported federal emergency and environmental response contracts since 1989, assisting agencies in planning for and responding to hazardous material and chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards [7].
Key contract achievements include securing the NOAA Professional and Technical (ProTech) 2.0 Satellite Domain IDIQ contract and being one of 123 awardees on the GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services – Small Business (OASIS SB) vehicle, which has an estimated federal procurement ceiling of $60 billion [2] [13]. The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, 47QRAA23D00A7 [1], awarded in September 2023 [1], provides services to Federal, State, local, tribal, and other eligible buyers at competitive prices [5]. The OASIS SB contract, GS00Q14OADS431 [2], was awarded in May 2014 [2] for a potential 10-year term (five-year base and one five-year option) [2]. The Air Force committed to using OASIS SB instead of creating several of its own multiple award contracts, estimating these efforts to be worth approximately $1.4 billion annually [2].
The GSA MAS contract includes several Special Item Numbers (SINs): * SIN 541370GEO, Earth Observations Solutions, covering geospatial earth observation technologies, products, and services, including ground, satellite, and aerial based sensor data [1]. * SIN 54151S, Information Technology Professional Services, encompassing database planning, systems analysis, integration, and network services [1]. * SIN 541715, Engineering Research and Development and Strategic Planning (excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology research) [1]. * Additional offerings include Engineering Services (SIN 541330ENG) and Technical/Application Development Support (SIN 541990TAD) [1]. * Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services are available under SIN 541611 [1].
Riverside competes in OASIS SB Pool 4, corresponding to NAICS code 541712 [2], utilizing SAM Unique Entity ID G5ESF5W4P7C6 and DUNS 13-972-5865 [2]. The ProTech 2.0 Satellite Domain IDIQ contract, awarded by NOAA on March 17, 2023 [13], supports the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) and is available to all NOAA line offices for satellite and observation activities [5]. Riverside assembled an inclusive ProTech Satellite Team comprising large systems integrators and small business team members to provide comprehensive qualifications in space and ground segments, modeling, simulation, and systems engineering [13]. CSS operates as a major subcontractor to Koniag, providing comprehensive environmental, occupational safety, and industrial hygiene support to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), continuing support that began in 2002 [9].
Key program support and task orders include: * The NOAA ProTech Oceans contract award announced on April 22, 2024 [3]. * The IRA and BIL Science and Engagement Services Task Order awarded by NOAA on March 14, 2024 [3]. * A follow-on task order providing Science Support Services from NOAA NCEI secured on February 2, 2024 [3]. * IT services provided by CSS to NOAA Fisheries, developing systems such as the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) and the Fisheries Scientific Computing System (FSCS) [11]. * CSS serving as the prime contractor performing facility-wide industrial hygiene surveys and assessments at 16 CONUS and 8 OCONUS Army installations during FY2016 [12].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
The combined entity leverages its socioeconomic status and maintains rigorous quality and security standards to support its diverse client base. CSS is an employee-owned company [6], and Riverside is an OASIS Small Business (SB) awardee [2]. Riverside's Quality Management System is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (without Design) [3], covering the provision of environmental science and engineering professional services through management of on-site staff [3]. CSS implements security programs designed to continuously meet rigorous security compliance requirements for its customers [18], fielding information security system professionals and auditors holding certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, ISACA, and FITSP [5].
Key certifications and socioeconomic statuses include: * **ISO 9001:2015 Certification:** Certificate Number 16.216.1, originally approved August 3, 2016, and expiring July 29, 2025 [3]. * **OASIS SB Status:** Riverside competes in Pool 4, corresponding to NAICS code 541712 [2]. * **CSS Small Business NAICS Codes:** 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology), 562910 (Environmental Remediation Services), 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services) [1]. * **Security Services:** CSS provides security architecture and design, security monitoring, and risk assessment and analysis [5].
### Recent News & Recognition
The organization executed significant contract expansion with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during the first half of 2024, culminating in the award of the 10-year multiple award IDIQ ProTech Oceans contract on April 22 [2]. This strategic growth followed the March 14 award of the IRA and BIL Science and Engagement Services Task Order [3] and a follow-on task order for Science Support Services from NOAA NCEI on February 2 [4].
Strategic developments include securing the ProTech 2.0 Satellite Domain IDIQ contract vehicle from NOAA in March 2023 [7], which supports the objectives of obtaining high-quality professional, technical, and scientific services and developing an industrial base of partners for NOAA [8]. Furthermore, CSS recently initiated testing procedures with the University of Pittsburg for processing and integrating samples into ampoules placed inside the Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed Ampoules (SUBSA) high temperature furnace [9].
The organization and its personnel have received several notable awards: * Nancy Casey and Diana Kantor received the 2024 NESDIS Outstanding Science and Research Team Member Award on September 9 [1]. * The OCS Front Office Team won the Outstanding Team award for Q2 FY2024 on May 2, 2024 [5]. * Rocky Bilotta received a 2021 NESDIS Collaboration Award for integrating the Climate Prediction Center Morphing Technique (CMORPH) Climate Data Record precipitation data set into the global Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) [13]. * Candace Hutchins, Gary Ellingson, and Lois Ellingson received the 2021 NESDIS Outstanding Support and Policy Employee award for developing and sustaining tools and policies used in the management of over 200 active products and 50 projects [11]. * Devin Thomas, Nancy Casey, Bryan Iddings, and Scott Embler were recognized as NESDIS Outstanding Information Technology and Engineering Employee(s) of the Year in 2020 for establishing a new soil moisture dataset for the U.S. Climate Reference Network [12]. * Lois Ellingson completed the 2020 update to NOAA’s Research and Development Database (NRDD), manually entering 56 projects and coordinating approval with three NCEI Division/Centers [14].