Marshall Malhiot

Marshall Malhiot serves as a key procurement lead within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Office of Contracting Services, supporting the acquisition of advanced geospatial intelligence capabilities critical to national defense and humanitarian missions. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of technical service contracts, with a primary focus on IT modernization, data analytics, and geospatial systems integration. His work directly enables NGA’s mission to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable geospatial intelligence by securing cutting-edge solutions that enhance data collection, processing, and dissemination. Malhiot typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring deep technical expertise in software development, cloud infrastructure, and geospatial analytics platforms. His primary contractor relationship is with ECS Federal, LLC, a trusted partner in delivering mission-critical geospatial and enterprise IT services. He consistently engages this vendor for large-scale, long-term service contracts involving system modernization, data fusion, and AI-driven analytics. The working relationship is characterized by sustained collaboration, iterative delivery models, and a strong emphasis on compliance with NGA’s stringent security and data integrity standards. While ECS Federal is the dominant contractor, Malhiot’s procurement approach prioritizes technical excellence and proven performance over socioeconomic preferences. Malhiot’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict no set-aside preference, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This underscores a mission-driven focus on acquiring the most capable and technically superior solutions available in the marketplace, regardless of vendor size or certification status. His approach prioritizes performance outcomes and mission readiness over socioeconomic program requirements, aligning with NGA’s need for rapid, high-fidelity geospatial capabilities. His procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a specialized focus on advanced software development, geospatial analytics, and systems integration services. He procures tailored solutions involving remote sensing data processing, machine learning for imagery interpretation, geospatial database management, and secure cloud-based analytical platforms—domains requiring deep domain expertise in defense-grade geospatial technologies.