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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is preparing for the solicitation of two proposed Definite Delivery, Firm Fixed Price contracts focused on aeronautical chart production and aeronautical text production. These contracts are part of the GDS Program and encompass tasks such as data translations, source processing, finishing of Flight Information Publication (FLIP) text products, and FLIP DVD delivery. The agency has released draft documents to invite industry feedback before finalizing the solicitation. The solicitation, identified as GDS_Aero_Draft_8March13, was posted on March 8, 2013, and falls under NAICS code 541370, which pertains to scientific research and development services. Performance of the contract will be based in Arnold, Missouri, where the NGA office is located. Key contacts for the procurement process include Contracting Officer Susan R. Pollman and Contract Specialist Shamekia Lawson, who are available to address inquiries regarding the draft and forthcoming solicitation details. This effort supports the Department of Defense’s geospatial intelligence mission by enhancing the production and delivery of critical aeronautical information.

General Info

NGA seeks contracts for aeronautical chart and text production, including data processing and FLIP delivery.

Agency

Department Of Defense → National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

NAICS

541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

Place of Performance

3838 Vogel Road, ARNOLD, MO, 63010, USA

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NONE

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Aeronautical Chart Production - Section B (Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs)

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Exhibit A0001 - CDRL Monthly Status (DD Form 1423-2)

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Exhibit-A0002-CDRL-Project-Hist (DD Form 1423-2)

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Exhibit A0002 - Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423-2)

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Exhibit-A0014-CDRL-GAIT: Contract Data Requirements List

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Exhibit-A0014-CDRL-GAIT: DD Form 1423-2

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FLIP DVD QC & Verification Checklist

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Foundation GEOINT Aeronautical Chart Production SOW (08 Mar 2013)

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Foundation GEOINT Aeronautical Production SOW (08 March 2013)

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NGA Aeronautical Data Translations Section B - Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs

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GDS_Aero_CL.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Contacts2 people available
OfficeARNOLD, MO, 630106238, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Office AddressARNOLD, MO, 630106238, USA
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Susan R. PollmanContracting Officer
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Shamekia (Meek) LawsonContract Specialist
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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is providing draft documents for industry comment in anticipation of two proposed Definite Delivery, Firm Fixed Price contracts for the FG Aeronautical Chart Production and the Aeronautical Text Production (including Data Translations, Source Processing, Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Text Product Finishing, and FLIP DVD Delivery) under the GDS Program.

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