SFN_Horizon_Elevation Data_RFI.docx

UNCLASSIFIED HORIZON

UNCLASSIFIED HORIZON

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Office of Geomatics

1.0 DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

1.1 The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in support of the Office of Geomatics is seeking information on acquiring Foundation Elevation and Commercial 3D Datasets to help aid in the production of various NGA products. These datasets should meet NGAs requirements for usability, readability and accessibility.

1.2 The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gain information on current Industry practices that would meet NGA’s requirements.

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. Further, NGA is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders 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 need for 3D commercial datasets, to include but not limited to gridded elevation data, 3D point clouds, 3D meshes, and associated support products. These datasets shall be produced with airborne and/or spaceborne electro-optical, synthetic aperture radar data, and international Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). Vendors shall include the capability for NGA to order standard and emerging products, to include new DEM formats, 3D formats geospatial and error metadata, to meet customer needs.

2.1 PLANNED ACQUISITION: See Statement of Work

2.2 PERFORMANCE:

2.2.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP): One (1) Base Year plus four (4) Option Years.

2.2.2 LOCATION: All work will be completed at the contractor’s facilities, and the data shall be delivered to NGA St. Louis.

2.3 CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS: THE FOLLOWING ARE ANTICIPATED TO APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION:

· The Contractor shall be a U.S. owned entity.

· The subscription must allow multiple users access to the client’s web application and any associated data services.

· The vendor is responsible for providing training sessions on its web application if applicable.

· The data shall be stored on both an off-site cloud provider storage (e.g. Amazon S3 bucket) and agency on-premise datacenters, as well as user laptop/computers.

2.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: THE FOLLOWING SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ARE ANTICIPATED TO APPLY to this acquisition:

The Government expects the acquired data and work on this project to be Unclassified. While work on this contract is Unclassified, a TS/SCI Security Clearance is desired, but not mandatory.

2.5 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF commercial GEOINT Data. In accordance with FAR Part 9.5, please discuss any performance which may lead to an OCI and how the Offeror 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.

Neither proprietary or classified concepts, nor classified information should be included in the submittal. Input on the information contained in the responses may be solicited and 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 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.

Based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541370 – Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Service applicable to this acquisition, the responder is to provide answers to the following questions:

8(a) Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.8)

☐ 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 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 Do you 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 Are you registered in SAM? ________________________________________

3.1.12 Are you 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 responder 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, responder performing 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 responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.2.2 GOVERNMENT.

Provide relevant details on the responder 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, responder performing 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 responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.2.3 NGA.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made 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, responder performing 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 responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.3 CAPABILITIES

The following is the responder’s capabilities to meet the proposed acquisition set forth in Section 2 of this RFI and any supporting documentation.

3.3.3 Recommended type of pricing for this type of service (e.g. FFP, CPAF CPIF)

3.4 RECOMMENDATIONS

The responder 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 responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder 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 direct responses to each question outlined in the attached document as well as any relevant information about the company that is at an unclassified level.

4.2 Responses shall be in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format and shall not exceed 3 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 attached document.

4.4 Responses are due no later than 5:00 pm ET on 29 Jan 2026. Responses shall be limited to and submitted via e-mail only as a message attachment to Dan Fadely at daniel.r.fadely@nga.mil and Nate Huber at nathan.g.huber@nga.mil with the message subject line “RFI Response – Horizon Elevation”.

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 potential RFI service provider(s). 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 e-mail to Dan Fadely at daniel.r.fadely@nga.mil and Nate Huber at nathan.g.huber@nga.mil.

7.0 SUMMARY

This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the Government’s statement of objectives. 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.

Questions Document

COMMENT MATRIX FOR THE OFFICE OF GEOMATICS

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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