BIGST-BAA_T7_LASER_20260730.pdf

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BIGST BAA HM047623BAA0001

Topic 07: LASER_Ver1

BIGST BAA TOPIC CALL TEMPLATE 23 MAR2023

BIGST BAA (HM047623BAA0001)

Topic # 07 – Lidar Analysis for Surface & Environmental Reconnaissance (LASER)

Document Change History

Date Description

Table 1: Document Change History

Expected Awards

The Government intends to issue one award. The Government reserves the right to cancel and/or issue no awards. All contract awards are subject to the availability of funds.

Award Type: The Government is contemplating issuing either a Procurement Contract or Other

Transaction Agreement.

*Offeror/Performer shall submit a recommended Award Type along with the Abstract. It will ultimately be the Contracting Officer’s decision to select the award type.

Budget

The total budget per phase is as follows:

Phase 1 (09 months): $600K

Phase 2 (15 months): $854K

Note: Proposed Travel costs cannot exceed 8% of the Offeror’s overall proposed price.

Topic Technology Readiness Level (TRL):

The overall project will range from TRL 1 to 5. Phase 1 will consist of TRL 1-4, and the Offeror must transition to Phase 2 progressing the project to TRL 5. Depending on the quality of collection results, anticipate project to end at TRL5 with potential to achieve TRL6. The Offeror will work with NGA to monitor potential for a TRL 6 outcome. . TRL 6 outcomes will reflect a software algorithm solution. Offeror should not expect an increase in labor cost if TRL 6 is pursued. Offeror will continue to work with existing funds. NGA will coordinate resources for

BIG-ST BAA HM047623BAA0001

Topic 7: LASER testing in a relevant environment at TRL 6. TRL definitions can be found in the BIGST BAA

General Solicitation, HM047623BAA0001.

Dates

Topic Call Posting 31 July 2026

Questions Due 13 August 2026 at 1100 EST

Post Questions & Answers. Q&A session closes. 25 August 2026

Abstracts Due 09 September 2026 at 1100 EST

Abstract Feedback 24 September 2026

Proposals Due 22 October 2026 at 1100 EST

Estimated Period of Performance Start: 10 December 2026 Table 2: Dates

Submission Instructions:

Please review BIGST BAA General Solicitation (HM047623BAA0001), all associated Revision documents, and specifically Appendix 1 – Abstract Template and Appendix 2 – Proposal

Template for content and format.

Offerors/Performers must review the entire solicitation package requirements related to the

Abstract and Proposal submission instructions and the specific Topic Call requirements. The

Questions and Answers session closes at the timeframe specified above. The Government reserves the right not to answer any further questions beyond the specified closing date.

Abstracts, Proposals, and all questions shall be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer, Viphalac Chanthaphone at Viphalac.chanthaphone@nga.mil.

mailto:Viphalac.chanthaphone@nga.mil

1. Topic Research Opportunity Description

Figure 1: Surface and Subsurface Detection

NGA intends this Topic Call to explore use of Space Lidar 3D signatures for repeatable and accurate object detection and characterization of objects in waters at surface and subsurface levels. NGA seeks to task the offeror with development of test methodology, data collection and novel data analysis for 3D signatures of objects using environmental space lidars. The goal of this assessment aims to determine if derived 3D signatures can serve as calibration and enhancement tools for other data sources that lack elevation information.

NGA will evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of NASA's environmental-focused space lidars; Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) and Global Ecosystem Dynamics

Investigation (GEDI) for detecting and characterizing 3D signatures of various objects (e.g., man-made structures, vessels, underwater objects). NGA will compare Space Lidar 3D signatures to established government approved open-source reference data such as airborne lidar or other 3D datasets. The resulting comparison of the NASA lidars collections with other data sets will provide detailed analysis describing the precision and accuracy with which we can identify specific man-made objects and determining elevation profiles of man-made objects both at surface level and subsurface (underwater) as shown in figure 1. NGA and the offeror will use previous results from the initial data comparison and data analysis to guide early algorithm

ALERT: Object detected development and help establish best practices for refining methods of collecting reference data to support field testing in the project.

Offerors will conduct field tests for 3D information of surface and subsurface objects. Offerors will utilize their own resources (surveying & remote sensing instruments) to gather new reference data on man-made submerged and surface objects in priority areas not currently documented in open-source datasets. NGA will provide specifications regarding objects of interest and collection locations; details of this transaction will be covered in the Kick-off meeting. Objects include submerged plane and underwater statue in the Bahamas for underwater

3D signatures and Towers for above ground. These newly acquired reference measurements will be used to further assess and validate the capabilities of ICESat-2 and GEDI systems. Offerors will develop an object detection workflow of space lidar submerged and surface detections.

Additionally, Offerors will leverage space lidar detected object results to develop and implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methodologies for autonomous identification of surface and subsurface objects. Offerors will produce final feasibility reports and document findings.

Findings will inform 3D GEOINT capabilities, Safety of Navigation Air, Safety of Navigation

Sea and 3D GEOINT Missions.

Requirements:

To successfully execute this research opportunity, Offerors must adhere to the following baseline requirements:

1. Field Testing & Maritime Compliance

Offerors shall conduct physical field data collections utilizing their own resources (e.g., surveying equipment, underwater remote sensing instruments) at the specified locations, including the submerged plane and statue in the Bahamas.

Liability: The Offeror assumes all liability for the safety of their personnel, vessels, and equipment during maritime and terrestrial operations.

Compliance: The Offeror must ensure all field testing complies with applicable maritime laws, environmental protections, and local/international jurisdictional requirements. The Government will not indemnify the contractor against environmental or physical damages incurred during these collections.

2. Algorithm Performance & Quality Assurance

The Offeror must implement rigorous quality control to ensure the 3D signatures and AI/ML algorithms meet the established accuracy thresholds:

Detection accuracy within ±1 meter (Z elevation) compared against ground truth measurements for underwater targets, and cm-scale accuracy for above-ground targets.

AI/ML Probability of Detection (PD) greater than 75% and Probability of Error (PE) less than

25%.

The Offeror shall document their self-auditing methodology for these metrics in a formal Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), to be evaluated by the Government. Details for the QASP are found in section 5 of this document and CDRL A0004.

3. Intellectual Property (IP) and Data Rights

Offerors must clearly delineate between pre-existing, proprietary algorithms (Background IP) and newly developed code. While the Government expects a minimum of Government Purpose

Rights for all newly developed AI/ML models, workflows, and deliverables funded under this contract, Offerors may propose Limited/Restricted Rights for pre-existing Background IP, provided it does not inhibit the Government's ability to operate, modify, or transition the final prototype independently.

4. Transition and Deliverable Formatting

The Offeror's AI/ML object detection workflow must not be a "black box." The prototype must be delivered in a format compatible with standard Government systems (e.g., Python or

MATLAB). The Offeror must provide comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), software design descriptions, and live demonstrations to ensure the Department of War can seamlessly transition the capability to Safety of Navigation and 3D GEOINT missions at the conclusion of Phase 2.

2. Background and Purpose

NASA's environmental-focused space lidars ICESat-2 and GEDI have unverified effectiveness in characterizing man-made structures, vessels, and underwater objects. NGA has successfully used ICESat-2 space lidar to derive seafloor “Elevation” products called Satellite Computed

Bathymetry Assessment (SCuBA) and now seeks to evaluate ICESat-2 accuracy for detecting man-made objects.

ICESat-2 operates as a polar-orbiting space-based lidar system designed primarily for ice elevation mapping. It utilizes a green wavelength laser (532 nm) that effectively captures both terrestrial and subsurface (underwater) elevation data.

GEDI represents another NASA space lidar platform deployed on the International Space

Station, employing an infrared wavelength laser (1064 nm). Due to its spectral characteristics, the GEDI system can only detect elevation features above the surface and lacks the capability to penetrate water for subsurface measurements.

Evaluation of these systems as designed will identify existing but unused capabilities.

This Topic Call is innovative based on the following points:

1. Extreme Asset Repurposing (High ROI)

NGA seeks a technical solution using existing, on-orbit civilian assets designed by NASA for environmental science—ICESat-2 (designed to measure melting ice sheets) and GEDI (designed to measure forest canopies)—and repurposing them for 3D GEOINT and Safety of Navigation.

Getting Department of War (DoW) supported information out of civilian climate sensors is a massive return on investment for the taxpayer.

2. Subsurface & Surface 3D Signatures from Space

Traditionally, finding and characterizing submerged man-made objects like shipwrecks requires expensive, slow-moving naval assets like sonar-equipped ships or underwater drones. This solicitation attempts to penetrate the ocean's water column from space using ICESat-2’s green wavelength laser (532 nm) to capture highly precise (±1 meter) 3D elevation profiles of underwater objects. Achieving reliable, repeatable subsurface object detection from orbit is a massive technological leap.

Beyond enhancing maritime navigation safety, space-based lidar systems significantly improve aviation safety by providing precise 3D signatures of vertical obstructions. Traditional methods often struggle to capture accurate elevation data for structures such as towers under challenging conditions. In contrast, space lidar offers a reliable, advanced capability to extract critical height information for these difficult vertical hazards.

3. Algorithmic Force Multiplication (AI/ML)

This effort doesn't stop at merely proving human analysts can see objects in the space lidar data.

The true innovation is Phase 2, which tasks the contractor with building an autonomous Artificial

Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) workflow. By demanding automated detection algorithms with strict performance metrics (Probability of Detection > 75%, Probability of Error

< 25%), we are automating the exploitation process. This allows the Department to scale the capability globally without having to hire thousands of new imagery analysts.

4. Creating a Universal Calibration Tool

The BAA notes that these 3D lidar signatures will serve as "calibration and enhancement tools for other data sources that lack elevation information." This means innovation has a compounding effect: by mastering space-based lidar, we can retroactively improve the accuracy and 3D positioning of our other, non-elevation intelligence feeds.

Project Structure/Scope Requirement. Section 1 of this document contains program-based requirements for this topic call and Section 4 contains the detailed technical requirements and standards for each deliverable.

Phase 1 - Satellite Data Acquisition

The Government will supply further details regarding surface and subsurface target locations within designated Areas of Interest (AOIs) during the kickoff meeting. The Government will provide initial ICESat-2 data from prior collection efforts. NGA will provide target information to the Offeror, NGA will coordinate time of delivery during the Kick-off meeting. Offerors must work with NASA partners to arrange new data collections over the AOIs and obtain ICESat-2 and GEDI space-based lidar data that encompasses identified surface and subsurface objects of interest (including shipwrecks). Offerors must submit discovered objects from collections performed under this contract to the Government for authorization before conducting additional analysis.

Offerors will utilize their sensors (surveying & remote sensing instruments) to gather new reference data on man-made submerged and surface objects in priority areas not currently documented in open-source datasets. NGA will provide specifications regarding objects and collection locations. These reference measurements will further evaluate and validate ICESat-2 and GEDI system capabilities, while demonstrating feasibility of 3D signatures that justify continued AI/ML development in each domain. Phase 1 ending at TRL-4.

Phase 1 - Provide Field Test Support

The Offeror must use remote sensing technologies (such as lidar) to gather data on man-made objects of interest. The data collected will provide new ground truth information, in cases where open-source data is unavailable, that corresponds with space-based lidar data. Specifically, the

Offeror must collect data on the list of submerged man-made objects designated by the

Government. The Offeror must deliver the collected ground truth data in the Government-specified format to enable comparison with space lidar datasets.

Phase 1- Data Intercomparisons)

The Offeror must provide an intercomparison data assessment of space lidar to ground truth data for both underwater and surface target collects. The goal is to achieve ±1 m elevation (z) agreement. Intercomparison of satellite to ground truth assessment must include 3D information, latitude, longitude and elevation (X, Y, Z).

Phase 2- Produce Prototype AI/ML detection of man-made objects

The Offeror must develop object detection algorithms using AI/ ML techniques. The objective is to have automatic detection of manmade objects from ICESat-2 and GEDI.

Phase 2 – Transition Support

The Offeror must support a 3-month transition period for activities such as formatting end products based on stakeholder and user feedback, providing a demo to stakeholders and developing SOPs to run algorithms created under this effort.

Phase 2 – Report on AI/ML Methodologies

Offerors will leverage space lidar object detection results to develop and implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methodologies for autonomous identification of surface & subsurface objects.

This phase of the project will include a transition period for capability transfer to NGA.

Phase 2- Final Technical Report

The Offeror must produce a comprehensive final report documenting lessons learned, best practices, comparative analysis between ground truth and satellite data, AI & ML autonomous lidar object detection results.

Phase 2 - Conduct Close Out Activities

The Offeror must conduct a final demonstration/briefing for Government and partners at least two weeks before the end of the PoP.

3. Performance Metrics Offerors must meet the following metrics:

# Performance

Milestone

Name

Description Metric

1 New ground truth collects

Collect ground truth for objects of interest using own instrumentation.

Specifically, underwater 3D volume

( X,Y,Z) surveys of the objects of interest.

Comparison of collocated satellite to collected ground truth data

Remote Sensing collection metrics

NOAA/WMO Horizontal Visibility Scale

NOAA generally adheres to the World

Meteorological Organization (WMO) 4300 code table for horizontal visibility:

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• 0: Less than 50 m (Dense fog)

• 1: 50 - 200 m (Thick fog)

• 2: 200 - 500 m (Fog)

• 3: 500 - 1,000 m (Moderate fog)

• 4: 1 - 2 km (Light fog/Mist)

• 5: 2 - 4 km (Poor visibility)

• 6: 4 - 10 km (Moderate visibility)

• 7: 10 - 20 km (Good visibility)

• 8: 20 - 50 km (Very good visibility)

• 9: 50 km or more (Excellent visibility)

2 Data

Intercompari sons

Develop algorithm that co-locates and provides error estimates for object elevation.

- Implement algorithm in Python or matlab

Produce collocated satellite object detections.

Must produce results in desired formats (

.xyz, .las)

3 AI/ML

Object

Detection

Develop AI/ML techniques to automatically report out suspected manmade objects in the space lidar data.

Report out objects detected in format desired by government

Accurate reporting of suspected manmade objects in space lidar data with a probability of error (PE) less than 25% and a probability of detection (PD) greater than 75

4 Provide

Status

Updates

Provide a status report every two weeks via PowerPoint and meeting

Provide consecutive update at a minimum of once every week.

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Table 1: Metrics

4. Deliverable Items The following table(s) provides a list of Deliverables:

Deliverables

CDRL Item Description Due Date

A002 Field Test Collect /

Report

Deliver field test data collected

-Details of coordination effort during field test

-Description of results

-initial evaluation

Support provided during field test and

Report provided NLT 2 weeks after completion of field test. (Further details in section A042)

A002 Data Intercomparison

Report

Algorithm for co-location and error estimate for object elevation.

Provide details and description of implementing an algorithm in Python or

MATLAB

NLT 30 days after completion of intercomparison.

(Further details in section A062)

5 Develop Final

Report

Report must include:

*Report on ICESat-2 data usability submerged objects

*Report on ICESat-2 & GEDI usability for surface objects

*Comparison to ground truth

NLT last business day prior to the last two weeks of the PoP

Success metrics include achieving detection accuracy within ±1 meter when compared against established ground truth measurements for underwater targets and cm scale for above ground targets. The comprehensive final report will document capabilities for identifying objects in both underwater and terrestrial settings.

6 Transition

Support

Plan outlining schedule, resources and tasking associated with transition program to NGA for operational use.

3 months before PoP ends

7 Close Out Final algorithm demonstration conducted at least two weeks before the end of the PoP.

Final demonstration conducted NLT the one week prior the end of the PoP.

A002 Prototype AI/ML detection of man-made objects and report

AI/ML autonomous detection prototype capability using NGA approved platforms

Demoed NLT 30 day prior to completion of phase 2 (Further details in section A032)

A003 Computer

Software/Algorithms

Source code and algorithms used for initial detection and comparison

30 days prior to completion of each phase. (Further details in section A023)

A003 Software

Documentation

Package

The Documentation Package should contain at least the following item:

-SW User Manual or Guide

-SW Maintenance

-SW Installation

-SW Design Description

-Database Design

Description

-Interface Design

Description (if required by

NGA)

30 days prior to completion of each phase. (Further details in section A023)

A001 Kick-off Meeting and

Brief

Written report that contains:

-Meeting outcome

-Updated schedule

-Action items

-Changes to feasibility study

(if required)

-Changes to metrics (if required)

Conducted 1st week after contract award

Brief and associated documents provided 2 weeks after Kick-off

A002 Bi-Weekly Status

Report

Informal status report to

Technical Manager. Format determined by Offeror and

NGA after award.

Reoccurring every 2 weeks. (Further details in section A052)

A004 Program Protection

Implementation Plan

(PPIP)

Description provided 2 weeks after contract award. (Further details in section A014)

A004 Test Plan Test plan shall outline resources, schedule and tasking associated with all test events.

90 days after kick-off.

Revision provided 90 days after start of phase

Test plan will be updated for each phase.

(Further details in section A024)

A004 Transition Plan Plan outlining schedule, resources and tasking associated with transition program to NGA for operational use.

NLT two week before end of PoP for phase 2.

(Further details in section A034)

A002 Final Report Report contains details of the project lifecycle to include lessons learned and best practices.

NLT the final week of the PoP for each phase.

(Further details in section A012)

A003 Final Demonstration and Brief

If the project passes phase 1.

The outcome of phase 2 will be a demonstration of the prototype two weeks before the end of PoP.

30 days prior to end of

PoP for phase 2.

(Further details in section A013)

A004 Quality Assurance

Plan (Draft)

Document outlining the offeror plan for self-auditing, tracking and reporting against metrics.

Provide initial draft with proposal. Provide final document 30 days after

Kick-off meeting

(Further details in section A044)

Table 2: Deliverables

5. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

The following is a list of the contractual requirements that are considered mission critical, which will be verified as contractually compliant by Government personnel. Each requirement includes a Government determined performance standard and the resource that is used to perform the verification. Any functional area not listed was omitted because it did not have a requirement identified as critical. Surveillance of any functional area that does not have critical requirements will be accomplished through surveillance of the Contractor quality program.

100% Inspection: One Hundred Percent Inspection is exactly what the title implies – inspecting a requirement every time it occurs.

Validated Customer Complaints: Customer complaints will be validated and investigated to ensure compliance with the PRS prior to being transmitted to the Contractor.

Contractor Performance Metrics: The Government will consider relevant and timely performance metrics submitted by the Contractor.

Performance

Outcome Performance Standards

Acceptable

Quality

Level (AQL)

Method of Surveillance

Observation of elevation visibility

Demonstrate the ability to determine horizontal visibility with repeatable results.

Inaccuracy range +/- 10 meters.

Repeatable measurement for 90% of collected data.

Sampling of project test data

Data

Intercomparisi on collection

Plan to demonstrate accurate data collections and data retention

>80% data collected without errors.

>90% retained for project utilization.

Sampling of test collection data and demonstration data.

AI/ML

Probability of detection error

(PE)

Plan to verify AI/ML probability of error remains below 25%

PE < 25% Analysis of random sample data collection

AI/ML

Probability of detection (PD)

Plan to verify AI/ML probability of detection remains above 75%

PD > 25% Analysis of random sample data collection

Timeliness of

Deliverables

The percentage of all deliverables (Monthly

Reports, Final Report, Transition Report and

Close Out, etc.) submitted on or before the due date.

100% on or before the due date

100% inspection

6. Intellectual Property Considerations

NGA anticipates that achieving the goals of the program will necessitate a minimum of

Government Purpose Rights in all deliverables. After completion of this effort, NGA expects to have Government Purpose to modify, use, and or distribute any developed prototype software with other United States Government Organizations. This includes all algorithms, prototype software, documentation and training videos produced by a performer for this effort.

Notwithstanding these assumptions, the Government acknowledges the possibility that other approaches proposed by Offerors may also achieve program goals. In that case, refer to section

4.5.6.4 (2), Data Rights, of the BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation for additional instructions.

7. Government Furnished Information/Data/Property

ITEM DESCRIPTION FORMAT/SIZE EXPECTED

DATE

SCuBA algorithm SCuBA algorithm

NLT 10 days

(2 weeks) after award

List of objects/areas to collect

List of surface and subsurface objects along with areas to collect objects of interest

XLS

NLT 10 days

(2 weeks) after award

NASA collected data

ICEsat-2 data from previous collections for preliminary collected sites of interest

*.h5, *.LAZ *.XYZ 1 week after contract award.

Table 3: GFI/GFD/GFP

8. Security Considerations

Work under this effort will be up to the Unclassified//FOUO level.

9. Unclassified Work Performance Security Requirements

Uncleared Contractor personnel are authorized to work on this contract at the Unclassified level only at the Contractor site without the requirement of a security clearance.

10. Uncleared Personnel Security Requirements

Any Contractor personnel working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must receive a favorable HSPD-12 adjudication within 60 days if they require access to NGA systems or facilities. If a favorable HSPD-12 is not obtained within the 60 day timeline the contractor cannot access NGA systems or facilities. If HSPD-12 is denied, the contractor shall be removed from the contract. NGA will sponsor the HSPD-12 background investigation for Contractor personnel as needed.

Foreign nationals are not permitted to perform unclassified work under the terms of this contract without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) or the COR. Should NGA identify the use of unauthorized personnel, the CO may direct the Contractor, at its own expense, to remove and replace any unauthorized Contractors, Subcontractors, or other personnel performing on the contract. Such action may be taken at the NGA's discretion without prejudice to its rights under any other contract provision, e.g., termination for default.

Uncleared Contractor personnel visiting NGA facilities or other sites may receive the appropriate visitor badge and be escorted, as appropriate. The Contractor will return the visitor badge at the end of each visit day.

11. Physical Security Requirements

Contractor personnel are forbidden from bringing prohibited or unauthorized items into any

NGA installation or other secure facility covered under this contract. These items include weapons, cell phones, cameras, two-way pagers, laptops, recording devices of any kind, flash drives, or any other removable media. Exceptions may be granted by NGA Security upon the

Contractor’s request. If granted, Contractor personnel must bring documentation showing approval prior to entering with the item(s). Violations may subject the Contractor and its offending personnel to civil and/or criminal liability IAW applicable laws and regulations governing access to secure Government facilities.

12. Information Security Requirements NGA shall have the sole authority to determine whether, and to what extent, protected information shall be provided to the Contractor under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall not access, download, print, or further disseminate any unclassified information outside the execution of the defined contract requirements without the guidance and written permission from the COR.

When the Contractor receives protected information under the terms of this contract, the

Contractor will comply with all applicable NGA, DoD, and IC information security policies for the proper marking, handling, processing, storing, and safeguarding of unclassified and CUI material. The Contractor will ensure that document markings are given the lowest possible security classification to maximize dissemination while still maintaining the information’s confidentiality and integrity as necessary.

Access to CUI will be pursuant to DFARS clause 252.204.7012. The prime contractor shall include this clause, including paragraph (m), in subcontracts, or similar contractual instruments, for operationally critical support or for which subcontract performance will involve covered defense information, including subcontracts for commercial items, without alteration, except to identify the parties. The Contractor shall determine if the information required for Subcontractor performance retains its identity as covered defense information and will require protection under this clause. Contractor personnel shall not release any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless the COR has given prior written approval or in performance of a project that has been scoped and negotiated by NGA.

NGA will assess and authorize Contractors to process unclassified information on government-owned information systems, conduct oversight of such information system processing, and provide information system security guidelines IAW with FAR clause 52.204-21 and other information system security control policies, standards, and procedures. Contractor will be responsible for executing specific provisions under the contract for the accreditation of classified information systems, and upon request, shall provide the COR a written statement confirming accreditation compliance with the minimum information systems requirements established in the

DD254. The Contractor shall include the substance of FAR clause 52.204-21 in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the

Subcontractor may have federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

In accordance with FAR Part 4.7 and FAR clause 52.215-2, the Contractor may retain one archival copy of any Government-furnished information provided to the Contractor during the course of performance of the contract, subject to Contractor following relevant data safeguarding practices and CUI restrictions. The disposition of such Government-furnished information is otherwise solely at the discretion of the Government. As directed by the NGA CO or COR, the

Contractor will destroy or return to NGA all Government-furnished information upon contract termination or when no longer required for contract performance.

13. Cybersecurity Requirements

The Contractor must, at a minimum, implement 10 U.S.C. Sections 391 and 393 along with

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and

Organizations” requirements.

If the Contractor intends to use an external cloud service provider to store, process, or transmit any covered defense information in performance of this contract, the Contractor shall require and ensure that the cloud service provider meets security requirements equivalent to those established by the Government for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)

Moderate baseline (https://www.fedramp.gov/resources/documents/)

In the event that the Contractor discovers a cyber incident that affects a covered Contractor information system or covered defense information residing therein, or that affects the

Contractor’s ability to perform the requirements of the contract that are designated as operationally critical support and identified in the contract, the Contractor shall—

1. Notify the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) and the COR in writing within 72 hours of incident discovery

2. Conduct a review for evidence of compromise of covered defense information, including, but not limited to, identifying compromised computers, servers, specific data, and user accounts.

This review shall also include analyzing covered Contractor information system(s) that were part of the cyber incident, as well as other information systems on the Contractor’s network(s), that may have been accessed as a result of the incident in order to identify compromised covered defense information, or that affect the Contractor’s ability to provide operationally critical support.

In the event the Contractor discovers and isolates malicious software in connection with a reported cyber incident, the Contractor shall submit the malicious software to DC3 in accordance with instructions provided by the COR. The Contractor should NOT send the malicious software to the COR.

14. Performance

13.1 Period of Performance. The period of performance for this contract contains a 9-month Base

Period (Phase 1) and a 15-month Option Period (Phase 2).

13.2 Place of Performance. Work is primarily to be performed at the Contractor’s Facility and

Government Facility; 7500 GEOINT Drive, Springfield, VA 22150.

15. Clauses

The following paragraphs list additional information to BIG-ST BAA General Solicitation.

5X52.209.9004 Use of Contractor Support

(a) The Government will use S2 Analytical Solutions, Vysnova Partners, Inc., Culmen

International, InSPIRE, ProCleared, RTI Consulting, ACS, LBO Technology, Strategic ACI, Accolade, Princip, Arion Systems Inc, and MITRE for administrative and/or technical support during source selection and during the term of any resulting contract. The exclusive responsibility for source selection will reside with the Government.

(b) Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (the Procurement Integrity Act)(41 U.S.C. 423) (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") as implemented in the FAR. S2 Analytical Solutions, Vysnova Partners, Inc., Culmen International, InSPIRE, ProCleared, RTI Consulting, ACS, LBO Technology, Strategic ACI, Accolade, Princip, Arion Systems Inc, and MITRE are bound contractually by the Protection of

Information and Nondisclosure Agreements clause with respect to proprietary information. By submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation, the Contractor consents to the Government disclosing Contractor proprietary information to the aforementioned contractors for the purposes indicated.

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