Notice of Intent to Sole Source-CANYONLANDS
ID: HM047625_CANYONLANDSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)

NAICS

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

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2e9771cca6fe453cbe2e7f27972b5d11/view
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    Description

    The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to issue a sole source contract to ECS Federal, LLC for the CANYONLANDS project, which aims to transition NGA-funded Research Topic Areas from the existing RUNWAY contract. This contract will focus on addressing critical challenges in the operationalization of the Department of Defense's Artificial Intelligence (AI) efforts, specifically in developing and integrating GEOINT AI for both on-premises and cloud-based environments. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is 12 months, and interested parties may contact Sara Collins at Sara.E.Collins@nga.mil or Tamara George at tamara.s.george@nga.mil for further information. Please note that this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and the Government will not be responsible for costs incurred by interested parties in responding.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sara Collins
    Sara.E.Collins@nga.mil
    Tamara George
    (571) 557-8776
    tamara.s.george@nga.mil
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