Request for Information - Timely Imagery Content Dissemination
ID: RFI_TICDType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2fa9b4d6e9b345a9a8f495e4ad84f143/view
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    Description

    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing technical expertise and services for its Timely Imagery Content Dissemination Program. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights on industry practices and capabilities to maintain, develop, implement, sustain, and modernize software that supports essential NGA missions. This initiative underscores NGA's commitment to enhancing its geospatial intelligence capabilities through collaboration with qualified industry partners, particularly in the areas of geospatial data processing and dissemination. Interested parties must have staff with active Top-Secret security clearances and are invited to submit white papers detailing their technical capabilities, with responses due by the specified deadlines. For further inquiries, contact Jeffrey Teague at Jeffrey.H.Teague@nga.mil or call 314-676-1655.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeffrey Teague
    (314) 676-1655
    Jeffrey.H.Teague@nga.mil
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    RFI_for_TICD.pdf
    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing technical expertise in maintaining and modernizing software for its Timely Imagery Content Dissemination Program. The RFI aims to gather insights on industry practices and capabilities without committing to any contract. Interested parties must have staff with active Top-Secret security clearances. Responses should focus on unclassified information and detail the responders' business type, including any small business classifications. Key requirements include a TS/SCI clearance, necessary operational capabilities, and the ability to perform services at both contractor and NGA-designated facilities. Responders are invited to submit white papers that explain their technical capabilities related to various geospatial data processing and dissemination tasks, including integration of commercial and government data. The RFI emphasizes the need for innovative solutions while providing a clear guideline for submission deadlines and formatting. Overall, this initiative demonstrates NGA's commitment to enhancing its geospatial intelligence capabilities through effective collaboration with qualified industry partners.
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