76 -- NGA Database Requirement

NGA intends to contract by other than full and open competition in accordance with one of the exceptions allowed under the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984. In accordance with 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This announcement publicizes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?s intent to award a sole source contract to DeLorme Publishing Company, Inc. NGA has a requirement for worldwide global geospatial intelligence data. The dataset required is of a global scale (1:400 kilometer to 1:500 kilometer), has +/- 50 meter horizontal positional accuracy, currency of at least (10) ten years, and features to include roads, rivers (linear), railroads, place names, urban areas, shoreline and water bodies, contours, and land use/land cover. The Government plans to issue a Request for Quote on August 01, 2007. The estimated contract award date is August 15, 2007. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency. Also see Numbered Note 22. To access the description of the Numbered Notes please access the following website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/Numbered_Notes.html Any vendors that feel that they can meet the requirements of NGA outlined above should email the Contract Specialist at the below email address NLT July 21, 2007. Vendors that respond to this synopsis must prove that they have the capability to meet NGA?s requirements. For additional information please contact the Contract Specialist at the below email address. All questions from vendors should be addressed to the Contract Specialist via the email address below. Mr. Scott Hardin, Contract Specialist, Phone 314-263-4211 x121, Fax 314-263-8024, email [email protected]