Request_for_Information_AVOID_05AUG2026.docx
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for the Automated Vertical Obstruction Identification and Detection (AVOID) program. The NGA seeks vendor information on capabilities to detect, identify, classify, and measure man-made vertical obstructions (VOs) that pose aviation dangers for low-altitude mission planning. The contractor must provide comprehensive, unclassified VO data using advanced technologies including computer vision and machine learning integrated with high-resolution imagery and elevation data, along with robust quality assurance and accuracy validation. The anticipated NAICS code is 541730 (Surveying and Mapping Services). The Period of Performance spans 12 months from Date of Award plus four optional 12-month periods, with primary work performed at the contractor's facility. Responses are due by 5:00 PM ET on August 19, 2026, submitted as a white paper not exceeding 10 pages in Microsoft Word format with Times Roman 12-point font to Ryan Switzer at Ryan.A.Switzer@nga.mil.
Respondents must provide administrative information including contact details, business classification, UEI and CAGE codes, facility security clearance status, and SAM registration confirmation. The RFI requests detailed information on commercial and government experience providing similar services within the past three years, current and needed capabilities to meet requirements, recommended pricing structures (FFP, FPIF, or CPIF), transition-in and transition-out plans, and security capabilities for work up to TOP SECRET/SCI level. Contractor personnel will require DD254 authorization. The RFI explicitly states this is for information and planning purposes only, does not commit the Government to contract, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. All response costs are the responsibility of interested parties. This RFI is not a small business set-aside, though respondents should indicate if they qualify as small businesses and identify any potential organizational conflicts of interest requiring mitigation.
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UNCLASSIFIED
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Request for Information Automated Vertical Obstruction Identification and Detection (AVOID)
UNCLASSIFIED
NGA Request for Information - Automated Vertical Obstruction Identification and Detection (AVOID)
| 1.0 | DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE |
| 1.1 | The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking information on how an interested vendor could provide unclassified VO data to satisfy emerging geospatial requirements that inform and enhance the development of enduring commercial capabilities. The NGA is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive VO data sources to enhance aviation mission planning. Additionally, the NGA is seeking the contractor provided capability to provide robust quality assurance and accuracy data of the aggregated VO data. The NGA expects, over the Period of Performance (PoP), for the contractor provided VO data to inform NGA and NSG partners on current and newly constructed VOs; thereby, enabling enhanced aviation mission planning and aviation accident risk reduction. |
| 1.2 | The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain information on vendor provided capabilities to detect, identify, classify, and mensurate man-made vertical obstructions (VOs) posing significant aviation dangers and risks for low altitude aviation mission planning and rehearsals. |
| 1.3 | THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. NGA is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. |
| 2.0 | BACKGROUND |
NGA has a mission-critical need for The GEOINT mission responsibilities of several offices in NGA and NSG mission partners have had an enduring need to support low altitude mission planning, to conduct prioritization of VOs, hazards detection, and force protection. NGA and NSG partners have a mission critical need to accelerate the VO Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) process to improve the timeliness of VO identification and characterization into unclassified and classified networks and for automated data analysis and integration into visualization tools. Therefore, the NGA is seeking a contractor provided capability to automate VO end-user access that supports NGA’s mission to deliver analytic insights to policymakers and warfighters, leveraging the unique capabilities of the commercial GEOINT industry.
| 2.1 | ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS: See the attached Statement of Work (SOW). |
| 2.2 | PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP): DOA+12months; plus four (4) additional 12-month option periods. |
| 2.3 | LOCATION(S): Primary work will be performed at the Contractor facility. |
| 2.4 | CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS: The following are anticipated to apply to this acquisition: See SOW for a comprehensive list of constraints and limitations. |
| 2.5 | SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The following security requirements are anticipated to apply to this acquisition: To enable customer engagements, the Contractor will require a DD254 as Contractor personnel will require authorization to perform work on this contract up to the TOP SECRET / SCI level performed at Government authorized locations, at the direction and discretion of the USG. |
| 2.6 | ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: In accordance with FAR Part 9.5, please discuss any performance which may lead to an OCI and how the respondent would mitigate, avoid, or neutralize the conflict. |
| 3.0 | REQUESTED INFORMATION |
Responses must only contain UNCLASSIFIED information and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” on all pages in both the header and footer. No classified information may be included in your response.
Responses must not include any proprietary information. Responses may be reviewed by NGA non-Government consultants or experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements.
3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE
Information to include the following as a minimum:
| 3.1.1. | CONTACT INFORMATION. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, company website, and e-mail of designated point(s) of contact. |
| 3.1.2. | BUSINESS TYPE |
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541730 – Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Based on this NAICS code, provide responses to the following questions:
| To be considered for a Small Business set-aside, at least 50 % of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the respondent.( FAR 52.219-14, Limitation of Subcontracting) |
| RESPONSE |
| Are you a Small Business? (), If so, which type: |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Small Disadvantaged small business? () |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Service-Disabled small business? (FAR 19.106) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| 8(a) Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.108) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.105) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.107) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? () |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| 3.1.3 | Recommendation for alternative NAICS Code? Provide rationale for any NAICS Code applicable to the planned acquisition other than the NAICS code identified above. |
| 3.1.4 | Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number: |
| 3.1.5 | Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code: |
| 3.1.6 | Defense facility security clearance? What type? What level? |
| 3.1.7 | Accounting system, if applicable? Date of last audit? Audit performed by? Determined adequate/inadequate? |
| 3.1.8 | Purchasing system? Date determined adequate or inadequate? |
| 3.1.9 | Timekeeping system? Date of last audit? Who performed? Determined adequate/ inadequate? |
3.1.10 Does the respondent hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract applicable to the NAICS code (s) identified above? If yes, provide contract number(s).
3.1.11 Is the respondent registered in SAM?
3.1.12 Is the respondent interested in: Prime contract? Teaming to include Joint Venture? Subcontractor opportunities?
| 3.1.13 | Include additional details that are not already requested based on the constraints of the information request. |
| 3.2 | EXPERIENCE |
| 3.2.1 | COMMERCIAL |
Provide relevant details on the respondent’s experience providing the same or similar services offered or made to the general public or to non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the contract value, size and length of the effort, performance as a prime or subcontractor, customary practices (warranty, financing, discounts, contract types, etc.) under which the sales of the service(s) are made, security details, the customary practices regarding customizing, modifying, or tailoring of a service(s) to meet customer needs and associated costs, the kinds of factors that are used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives used; the kinds of performance assessment methods commonly used; the common qualifications of the people performing the services; and requirements of law and/or regulations unique to these service(s), that can demonstrate the respondent’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.
3.2.2 GOVERNMENT
Provide relevant details on the respondent’s experience providing the same or similar services offered or made to Government agencies other than NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, agency, performance as a prime or subcontractor, size and length of the effort, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the respondent’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.
3.2.3 NGA
Provide relevant details on the respondent’s experience providing the same or similar services offered or provided to NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, program name, size and length of the effort, performance as a prime or subcontractor, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the respondent’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.
3.3 CAPABILITIES
The following is the respondent’s capabilities to meet the proposed acquisition set forth in section 2 of this RFI.
| 3.3.1 | Capabilities that the respondent currently possesses to meet the acquisition requirements. Responses should include the relevant information regarding specific skills, experience, and security clearances that its employees, by labor category, currently possess in performing these services, and any needed hardware or software. |
| 3.3.2 | Capabilities that the respondent currently does not possess in order to meet the acquisition requirements. |
| 3.3.3 | Recommended type of pricing for this type of service (e.g., FFP, FPIF CPIF). |
| 3.3.4 | Extent to which the respondent has the ability to meet the proposed acquisition. |
| 3.3.5 | Notional schedule and type of plan for transition-in and transition-out (based on previous or similar work efforts). |
| 3.3.6 | Security capabilities and plans that demonstrate the respondent’s ability to meet NGA’s security requirements beginning at contract award and throughout the POP. |
| 3.3.7 | Extent to which the respondent is aware of any potential OCI issues in accordance with FAR Part 9.5 or any non-mitigatable OCI related to current development work at NGA. |
| 3.4 | RECOMMENDATIONS |
The respondent is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the respondent believes are relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The respondent may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.
| 4.0 | RESPONSES |
| 4.1 | Interested parties are directed to respond to this RFI with a white paper. |
| 4.2 | White paper shall be in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format and shall not exceed 10 pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½” x 11” sheet with information contained within a one-inch margin on all sides. Font type shall be Times Roman 12 point. |
| 4.3 | Interested parties are encouraged to utilize the Comment Matrix format in their white paper when providing comments, questions, and/or suggestions to the SOW. |
| 4.4 | Responses containing the white paper are due no later than 5:00 pm ET on 19 August 2026. Responses shall be limited to and submitted via e-mail only as a message attachment to Ryan Switzer (Ryan.A.Switzer@nga.mil) with the message subject line “Automated Vertical Obstruction Identification and Detection (AVOID) RFI Response - [INSERT Business name].” |
| 4.5 | Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. |
| 5.0 | MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS |
The Government representatives may or may not choose to meet with respondents. Such meetings and discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability, especially any development and certification risks.
6.0 QUESTIONS
Questions and the whitepaper regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing by email to Ryan Switzer (Ryan.A.Switzer@nga.mil); and Justin Koesterer (Justin.S.Koesterer@nga.mil).
7.0 SUMMARY
This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the services needed to fulfill the Government’s requirements. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the RFI requirements discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
Statement of Work (SOW) Comment Matrix
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| Section # |
| Comment/Question/Suggestion |
Request for Information, v2.0, 05/22/2026 2 | Page
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