In the pursuit of accurate hazard assessments, TBEC has developed a Proprietary Hazard Risk Assessment Technique through NSF, NOAA, and NASA awards. These hazard risk techniques help create a regional model bias assessment for areas of interest.
By comparing modeled data with observed hazards, we can identify discrepancies and enhance our forecasts. This process allows for a clearer understanding of potential risks, ensuring that our evaluations reflect real-world conditions. Furthermore, scenario stress-testing using Earth System Models, such as CMIP6, with-specific downscaling provides valuable insights into future environmental conditions.
These projections inform engineering decision makers, allowing us to develop strategies that effectively reduce risks for our clients. By integrating comprehensive data analysis, we strive to enhance resilience and safety in the face of evolving challenges.
Providing a Value-add Differentiator, Aiding in Obtaining Contracts
Why Choose TBEC?
TBEC’s unique technical positioning enhances the differentiators that a Prime Engineering company can use to obtain contracts with us as a sub. These include:
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Expertise integrating Machine learning and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) proving an unique and effective method for stakeholder engagement
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GIS & data visualization capability
Flood Modeling and Hydrologic Analysis
We use hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, such as HEC-RAS to assess flood behavior across a range of scenarios, including changing precipitation patterns and extreme events. Models are informed by CMIP6 projections and site-specific inputs to evaluate how future conditions may alter flood extents, depths, and timing.
This approach allows us to:
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Assess flood risk under future climate scenari
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Evaluate sensitivity to extreme precipitation and runoff conditions
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Support infrastructure planning and design decisions
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Regional Hazard Screening and Loss Estimation
For larger study areas or regions without existing flood maps, we use HAZUS to conduct regional-scale hazard screening and loss estimation. This approach is particularly useful in areas where FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are unavailable, outdated, or incomplete.
Using HAZUS, we can:
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Screen flood risk across broad geographic area
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Identify vulnerable assets and systems
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Provide comparative risk information to support prioritization
HAZUS-based analyses are often used as a first-pass assessment, helping clients understand where more detailed, site-specific modeling may be warranted.
Integrating Climate Data with Engineering Tools
A key strength of our engineering work is the integration of projections with established modeling platforms. By pairing CMIP6-based climate data with engineering-grade tools, we help clients understand not only present-day risk, but how that risk may evolve over time.
Core Services
Hazard Risk Planning
Hazard Mitigation Planning, Risk Assessment, and Scientific Integration help identify risks that threaten infrastructure and energy security.
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Community Impact Statements (CIS): Foundational hazard risk data
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Integrated Community Adaptation and Risk Impact Statements (ICARIS): Data translated into impacts
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Targeted Risk Impact Statement (TRIS): Focused and fast analysis of urgent concerns
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Alex Tallekpalek - Village of Levelock
Sole Source / Non-Compete Privileges
TBEC can receive direct awards and grants without additional Federal procurement through the following mechanisms:
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TBEC is an 8(a) certified company that has an approved Federal General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule contract (contract # 47QRAA26D000E). Under this contract, we have been approved for sole-source contracts. Our GSA labor categories are 541370GIS, 541611, 541620, and 541715.
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TBEC also non-compete privileges due to our National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I & II awards pursuant to FAR 6.302-5, and authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(b)(2) or 41 U.S.C. 3303(b). The competition for SBIR Phase I and Phase II awards satisfies any competition requirement of the Armed Services Procurement Act, the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, and the Competition in Contracting Act.