99--MODIFICATION OF PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 02ERSA0492

The U.S. Geological Survey plans to award a sole source modification to purchase order 02ERSA0492 with the Byrd Polar Research Center in Columbus, Ohio, to provide additional funding and extend the timeframe for processing 11 more Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) derived from NASA LIDAR data. This action is intended to support expanded data processing without a competitive solicitation, though other responsible sources may submit quotations for consideration. The notice serves as the only official announcement for this procurement, with responses required by February 10, 2003, and the anticipated award date set for February 11, 2023. This procurement falls under NAICS code 531190 and is managed by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants-National, located in Reston, Virginia. The notice emphasizes that the Government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with the acquisition based on the responses received. Communication related to this notice can be directed to David L. Batcheller via mail, fax, or email. The primary objective is to support the Byrd Polar Research Center's efforts in processing additional DEMs as part of ongoing collaboration utilizing NASA LIDAR data.