Abstract

Data Acquisition through the Geospatial Product and Services Contract
Track: National Mapping
Authors: Kathryn Yoder

This presentation examines the process the USGS�s National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) uses to acquire data through the Geospatial Product and Services Contract (GPSC). It will provide an overview of the GPSC with a focus on lidar acquisition, and discuss the various phases of contracting such as planning, acquisition, and the resulting products from awarded task orders. Finally, a synopsis of the data�s incorporation into the NED in support of 3DEP will be provided.