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Geophysical Data Purchase and Survey Sourcing
Contact and place of performance
Daniel R.Fadely
Saint Louis, MO 63106
USA
Notice of Intent to Sole Source – GDPSS Under the authority of RFO 6.103-1(c)(2), the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to issue a sole source contract to Axim Geospatial, LLC (Axim) for the Geophysical Data Purchase & Survey Sourcing (GDPSS) program. Purpose: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides timely, relevant, and accurate GEOINT in support of national security....
View moreGDPSS will be established as firm fixed price contract with a twelve-month base period and four twelve-month option periods. The anticipated period of performance is 15 July 2026 – 14 July 2031.
NGA intends to award in accordance with RFO 6.103-1(b) “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. GDPSS is a follow-on contract for highly specialized services that were in place and developed over the past five years. The incumbent’s ownership of multi-domain survey fleets and a proprietary international data network represent a unique capability that no other vendor could replicate without causing unacceptable mission delays.
The incumbent provides a comprehensive operational infrastructure that integrates specialized physical assets with an expansive global data network. A primary differentiator is the incumbent’s direct ownership and maintenance of a diverse fleet, including aircraft, ocean-going vessels, and nearshore vessels. The multi-domain collection capability ensures immediate mission availability and the technical flexibility required to conduct complex geophysical surveys across varying maritime and aerial environments. Unlike competitors who may rely on subcontracted logistics or leased equipment, the incumbent’s organic control over these assets ensures consistent operational security and standardized data quality.
Furthermore, this physical capacity is augmented by an intricate web of established relationships with a wide array of national and international data providers and brokers. The long-standing partnerships act as a strategic force multiplier, extending the incumbent’s reach into foreign agencies and commercial entities that are often inaccessible through conventional channels. This network facilitates the rapid acquisition and integration of secondary data sets, which is essential for maintaining the geospatial accuracy required for critical mission planning and counterproliferation objectives. An award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delays.
This notice is in accordance with RFO Subpart 5.101 and is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation in sufficient detail, which shall be considered by the NGA. A determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to issue a sole-source contract to Axim Geospatial, LLC for the Geophysical Data Purchase and Survey Sourcing (GDPSS) program. This initiative supports national security by improving the Earth Gravitational Model (EGM) and other gravity products used for Department of Defense navigation, industry, and academia. The contractor will serve as a trusted broker to facilitate data purchasing agreements and coordinate direct airborne, marine, or land geophysical surveys. Targeted data types include gravity, magnetic, seismic reflection, soils, hydrographic, and well log data.
The procurement is classified under NAICS 541360 for Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services and PSC R499 for Support- Professional: Other. The NGA rationale for the sole-source award cites the incumbent’s unique ownership of multi-domain survey fleets and a proprietary international data network that cannot be replicated without substantial cost duplication and mission delays. The anticipated firm-fixed-price contract includes a twelve-month base period and four twelve-month option periods, spanning a performance window from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2031.
Work will be performed in Saint Louis, Missouri, under solicitation number HM047626_GDPSS_NOI. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the agency will consider capability statements or quotations from responsible sources submitted by the July 2, 2026, deadline. The NGA maintains sole discretion over whether to compete the procurement based on received responses. Point of contact for this notice is Daniel R. Fadely.
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