EVERGLADES
ID: HM047624_RFI-EVERGLADESType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)ATTN: MS S84 - OCSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AJ13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e7aa59a36d7c47d8b55bb6d845198932/view
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    Description

    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking interested parties for the EVERGLADES project through a Sources Sought notice. This procurement aims to gather information from potential vendors capable of providing research and development services in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, specifically under NAICS code 541715. The project is critical for advancing geospatial intelligence capabilities and requires access to classified information, necessitating interested parties to have a classified ARC account for participation. For further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Jesusa G. Labial at jesusa.g.labial@nga.mil or 571-557-4308, or Sara Collins at Sara.E.Collins@nga.mil. Access to the classified ARC website is available through the unclassified ARC website, with account activation expected within 24-48 hours after registration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jesusa G. Labial
    (571) 557-4308
    jesusa.g.labial@nga.mil
    Sara Collins
    Sara.E.Collins@nga.mil
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