VRS License Access
ID: FY23-FPAC-J010Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a5ebab6f36ca4871893ef087e76ab424/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, is seeking to procure access to 21 Virtual Reference Stations (VRS), also known as The Utah Reference Network (TURN), from the Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC). This procurement aims to facilitate the determination of fixed positions on the earth's surface, which is crucial for various agricultural and environmental applications. The services provided through this contract will support the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Utah, enhancing their operational capabilities. Interested parties can reach out to Ms. C. Thomas at chauquetta.thomas@usda.gov or call 817.509.3209 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ms. C. Thomas
    (817) 509-3209
    chauquetta.thomas@usda.gov
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