Julie A. Anderson

Julie A. Anderson serves as a key procurement lead at the W6RN USA Geospatial Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to deliver authoritative geospatial intelligence and precision mapping capabilities for military operations. She manages the acquisition of advanced geospatial technologies, including high-resolution 3D terrain modeling, real-time geospatial data fusion, and geospatial information systems that enhance situational awareness across land, air, and cyber domains. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical geospatial products and services that inform operational planning and battlefield decision-making, aligning closely with the Center’s strategic priorities in geospatial innovation and sustainment. Anderson’s contracting approach is exclusively focused on small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes contracting with small businesses certified under various socioeconomic programs, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), fostering a competitive environment that empowers niche providers with specialized geospatial expertise. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to building a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of delivering agile, secure, and mission-tailored solutions. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 511210—Software Publishers, specifically those developing geospatial software, mapping platforms, and geospatial data analytics tools. She procures custom-developed geospatial applications, GIS integration services, remote sensing data processing systems, and georeferenced imagery exploitation tools. Anderson works closely with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military cartography, terrain visualization, and geospatial data standards such as GEOINT and OGC formats, ensuring compatibility with DoD enterprise architectures and operational systems.