Douglas H. Verseman

Douglas H. Verseman serves as a Contracting Officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical geospatial intelligence systems and analytical tools. Responsible for end-to-end contract management, he ensures procurement activities align with NGA’s strategic imperatives in imagery analysis, automated mapping, and digital terrain modeling. His portfolio primarily encompasses software development, geospatial data services, and advanced geospatial analytics, supporting defense and intelligence operations through timely, secure, and scalable technology solutions. Verseman operates within the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, applying FAR and DFARS regulations to deliver high-integrity capabilities to warfighters and national decision-makers. He maintains sustained partnerships with industry leaders including ESRI, L3Harris Technologies, Garmin International, Voyager Search, and Dynamic Gravity Systems LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in geospatial platforms, sensor integration, and real-time data processing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a focus on commercial-off-the-shelf solutions enhanced by custom analytics and interoperable architectures. These relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and adherence to stringent security and data standards required for classified geospatial missions. Verseman’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 92.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing competition among qualified large and mid-tier vendors. While small business participation is limited to 7.7% of awards—primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5—his approach remains compliant with statutory goals while prioritizing mission readiness and technical capability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a heavy emphasis on geospatial software platforms and data analytics tools. He also regularly acquires other computer-related services (541519), custom programming (541511), and engineering services (541330), demonstrating deep expertise in integrating geospatial systems with mission-specific intelligence workflows.