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NGA — National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

NGA (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) provides geospatial intelligence to DoD and the IC. Contracts for imagery analysis, mapping, geospatial IT systems, and data analytics.

Example: Compare DoD, GSA, and DHS to see where the work lives.

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NGA

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Also known as

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Definition

NGA (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) provides geospatial intelligence to DoD and the IC. Contracts for imagery analysis, mapping, geospatial IT systems, and data analytics.

Why does NGA matter?

(National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) is a agency concept federal contractors and grant writers run into across solicitations, regulations, and award filings

Where this matters in federal contracting

NGA is a federal agency, sub-agency, or contracting authority. For example: Example: Compare DoD, GSA, and DHS to see where the work lives. Agencies like NGA concentrate procurement around specific missions, statutory authorities, and budget lines — and contractors who study them gain visibility into the program offices that own the work, the contracting officers who manage it, and the contract vehicles already in place. The fastest way to develop an agency strategy is to read awarded contracts (USAspending and FPDS make this trivial), trace the recurring vendors, and identify the program offices that buy what you sell. Bureauify's agency pages aggregate this picture; the related entries above name the adjacent agencies and authorities NGA most often partners or shares vehicles with.

Example

Example: Compare DoD, GSA, and DHS to see where the work lives.

Meaning in practice

NGA is a federal agency or sub-agency that owns budget, policy, or contracting authority.

Where you’ll see it

You will see it in award data, forecasts, budgets, procurement pages, and program-office references. Example: Example: Compare DoD, GSA, and DHS to see where the work lives..

Common confusion

People often confuse the agency with a sub-agency, office, or component.

What to do next

Trace the buying pattern to the office or program that actually owns the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NGA in government contracting?▾
NGA (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) provides geospatial intelligence to DoD and the IC. Contracts for imagery analysis, mapping, geospatial IT systems, and data analytics.
Can you give an example of NGA?▾
Yes. Example: Compare DoD, GSA, and DHS to see where the work lives.
Why is NGA important for government contractors?▾
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is a federal agency or organization involved in government contracting. Understanding the agency's mission and procurement patterns helps target your business development efforts.
Where will I see NGA?▾
You will see it in award data, forecasts, budgets, procurement pages, and program-office references. Example: Example: Compare DoD, GSA, and DHS to see where the work lives..
What is NGA commonly confused with?▾
People often confuse the agency with a sub-agency, office, or component.
What should I do next when I see NGA?▾
Trace the buying pattern to the office or program that actually owns the work.

Related terms

DoD — Department of Defense
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SBA — Small Business Administration
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GSA — General Services Administration
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GAO — Government Accountability Office
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DCAA — Defense Contract Audit Agency
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DCMA — Defense Contract Management Agency
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DLA — Defense Logistics Agency
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  • What is DoD — Department of Defense?
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  • What is GSA — General Services Administration?
  • What is GAO — Government Accountability Office?
  • What is DCAA — Defense Contract Audit Agency?
  • What is DCMA — Defense Contract Management Agency?

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