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NGA selects Hexagon US Federal for $15M Cartographic Web Services (CWS) contract

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Hexagon US Federal has been selected as the single award prime contractor for a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Cartographic Web Service (CWS) contract, a $15M contract for up to five years.

As prime contractor, Hexagon US Federal will provide the deployer-proven CWS for the high volume, rapid production of maps and charts. This contract is a continuation of support Hexagon US Federal previously provided to NGA.

Tammer Olibah, Hexagon US Federal CEO said in the press release that theyโ€™re proud to provide CWS as part of their NGA support as a critical element to the Source Directorate mission. It’s an honor to be a partner for NGA as they undertake modernization efforts which are vital to national security.

The CWS system, was selected following a rigorous NGA evaluation of differing Automated Finishing Systems (AFS). The system will provide NGA, its customers, and international partners the ability to rapidly generate high volumes of mapping/charting products.

The contract work began in September 2020 with a base of one year, and an option of up to four additional years. Work will take place primarily in Huntsville, Alabama, with support from other locations throughout the United States.