NGA - Boosting Innovative GEOINT - Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-ST BAA)
ID: HM047623BAA0001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)ATTN: MS S84 - OCSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), has issued a Solicitation notice for the Boosting Innovative GEOINT-Science and Technology (BIG-ST) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This BAA is seeking innovative concepts to address challenging GEOINT problems in three technical domains: Foundational GEOINT, Advanced Phenomenologies, and Analytic Technologies. The BAA process and topic calls will be published separately on SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Interested parties should regularly check these websites for updates. The current active topic is Topic 1 - Geospatial-Intelligence Foundational Model (GFM), with specific due dates for questions, abstracts, and proposals. For more information, interested parties can refer to the attachments and links provided in the document.

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    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking innovative proposals to address hard GEOINT problems in the areas of foundational GEOINT, advanced phenomenologies, and analytic technologies. The agency is accepting abstracts and proposals in response to specific topic calls, with awards ranging from procurement contracts to grants and cooperative agreements. Eligible applicants include all responsible sources capable of meeting the government's needs, and foreign participation may be allowed depending on the topic call.
    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking innovative concepts to address GEOINT (Geospatial-Intelligence) problems. The BAA is divided into three technical domains of interest: Foundational GEOINT, Advanced Phenomenologies, and Analytic Technologies. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific/technical merit and adherence to the BAA requirements.
    The document provides information about a research project on Geospatial-Intelligence Foundational Model (GFM). The project aims to develop a neural network model capable of ingesting various types of geospatial data to answer specific geospatial questions accurately and with high confidence. The project has a base period and three option periods for optimization, component integration, and relevant environment testing.
    The government plans to make one award, but may make multiple awards or none depending on the quality of the proposals received, the availability of funds, and the proven value of the capabilities developed in subsequent years. The estimated budget range for one award is $2.8 - $4.0 million over a period of 12 months. The research topic focuses on developing a Geospatial-Intelligence Foundational Model (GFM) that can answer specific geospatial questions with accuracy and precision, while demonstrating a proof of concept sufficient for further development.
    The government is seeking proposals to develop an enhanced VLBI+G signal chain capability for detecting emissions from GNSS satellites and distant quasars. The project will involve designing, building, calibrating, and testing the signal chain system in a Calian 12-meter radio telescope. The base period is estimated to be 21 months with an option period of 6 months.
    This document is a topic call for the development of a Very Long Baseline Interferometry with Global Navigational Satellite Systems (VLBI+G) signal chain capability. The objective is to design and build a system that can collect observations in support of the Terrestrial Reference Frame and Earth Orientation Parameters. The estimated budget for the project is up to $4 million, and the performance metrics include specific requirements for antenna feed, sensitivity, and observing bands.
    This document contains provisions and clauses related to various aspects of a government contract, including supplies or services, inspection and acceptance, deliveries or performance, contract administration data, payment instructions, subcontracting requirements, termination, and safeguarding of information. The document also includes definitions of key terms and requirements relating to preference for certain domestic commodities, utilization of Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, and reporting of government-furnished property.
    This document contains various provisions and clauses related to a government contract, including information on supplies or services, packaging and marking, inspection and acceptance, deliveries or performance, contract administration data, billing instructions, and the responsibilities of contracting officer representatives. It also includes clauses related to payment, subcontracting, termination, disclosure of information, safeguarding defense information and reporting cyber incidents, and preferences for certain domestic commodities and utilization of Indian organizations, Indian-owned economic enterprises, and Native Hawaiian small business concerns.
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