Thomas E. Jaeger

Thomas E. Jaeger serves as a key procurement lead within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, overseeing the acquisition of advanced geospatial intelligence systems and analytical capabilities critical to national defense and disaster response operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on surveying, mapping, geospatial analytics, and automated terrain modeling, ensuring the agency’s technical infrastructure supports precision decision-making across military and intelligence missions. His acquisitions prioritize cutting-edge geospatial data processing, digital elevation modeling, and real-time imagery exploitation systems, aligning closely with NGA’s strategic mission to enhance operational sovereignty through geospatial superiority. Jaeger maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders including ESRI, L3Harris Technologies, Garmin International, Voyager Search, and Dynamic Gravity Systems LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in geospatial software platforms, airborne and satellite sensor integration, and terrain analysis tools. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, often leveraging blanket purchase agreements andIDIQ contracts to ensure rapid scalability and technical adaptability in dynamic operational environments. His procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, Jaeger actively structures opportunities to enable qualified small businesses to contribute to core geospatial missions, particularly in mapping services and data analytics. His primary NAICS focus is on 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) and 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring high-precision geospatial data collection and processing systems. He also procures custom computer programming services and professional training solutions to sustain workforce proficiency in emerging geospatial technologies, reinforcing NGA’s technical edge through targeted, mission-aligned acquisitions.