Intellectual Property Use License

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a mission requirement to provide solid three dimensional (3D) terrain models over customer specified areas. These models are physical models, precisely cut in dense polyurethane foam that holds exacting detail giving a realistic rendering of the terrain and image for NGA's customers. Weight, brittleness, and exacting image detail giving a completely realistic rendering of the land formations is critical to meeting NGA's mission. To meet these requirements, NGA's performance standards are: 1. The weight of the finished model must not exceed 10-12 pounds maximum for a 12" x 12" model with 16" of relief; 2. Brittleness - little or no damage can be sustained when a 12" x 12" x 16" model is dropped from a 7-8 foot height; and 3. Image - print resolution to be at 300 dots per inch or greater. NGA owns the equipment and software to produce these models requiring use of patented technology of STM, Inc. In order to continue to meet the NGA's mission, this synopsis is to advertise NGA's intent to procure sole source from STM, Inc. a license to use their US patented technology (US Patent numbers 7216003 and 7291364) of their intellectual property included in the government owned equipment and software for a period of one year commencing 1 April 2009-31 March 2010. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Agency.