Photo/Map/Print/Publication- Topography

PSC Category T014 encompasses services and products related to photographic, mapping, printing, and publication work focused on topographical documentation. These services involve the creation, digitization, and production of specialized geographic and cartographic materials, including 3D terrain maps, satellite imagery, land use maps, digital surface models, and geospatial data products. The category supports various federal agencies' needs for detailed geographic information, environmental monitoring, and spatial analysis across multiple sectors.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of topographical and mapping services, with contract values ranging from $10,000 to $2,229,115 and performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. Key funding agencies include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, and Western Area Power Administration. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with contractors like Summit Terragraphics, Geographic Technologies Group, Logan Simpson Design, and Planet Labs frequently receiving contracts. The work involves services such as aerial mapping, LIDAR scanning, satellite imagery acquisition, historical map vectorization, utility location, and terrain modeling for various environmental, infrastructure, and national security applications.

The most recent federal contract opportunity involves a solicitation by the Department of the Army for a highly specialized 3D terrain map of the National Training Center. This opportunity, set aside for small businesses, seeks a contractor to design and produce a large-scale 96 x 69.5 feet terrain map with 3 feet of vertical relief, constructed in four joinable panels. The opportunity requires detailed technical capabilities including data integration, 3D design, thermoform mold construction, and transport case design, with the government providing production-ready map graphics.