3DNTM DCA Broad Agency Announcement Program Announcement 1

U.S. Geological Survey
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for 3D National
Topography Model Data Collaboration Announcement

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FY27 3DNTM BAA Solicitation

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OVERVIEW INFORMATION

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3D NATIONAL TOPOGRAPHY MODEL (3DNTM)

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3D ELEVATION PROGRAM (3DEP) OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

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3D HYDROGRAPHY PROGRAM (3DHP) OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

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AWARD INFORMATION

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ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

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APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

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SUBMISSION REVIEW INFORMATION

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AGENCY CONTACTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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ATTACHMENTS

FY27 3DNTM BAA Solicitation

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OVERVIEW INFORMATION

Agency Name: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Geospatial Program, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 590, Reston, VA 20192
Issuing Acquisition Office: USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants (OAG), 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 205, Reston, VA 20191
Lidar Data Acquisition Opportunity Title: 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Hydrography Data Acquisition Opportunity Title: 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) Announcement Type and Date: Initial Announcement – October 15, 2026 CFDA Number: 15.817 National Geospatial Program: Building the National Map Public Meetings: A public webinar to review submission procedures and discuss 3DEP and 3DHP specifications and product deliverables will be held on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT. Materials from the webinar will be posted on: www.usgs.gov/3DNTM/DCA
Questions: Submit 3DEP questions to [email protected]. Submit 3DHP questions to [email protected].
Response Dates: Proposals for acquisition are due by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, December 4, 2026. This opportunity will remain open and proposals received after the initial due date will be considered for review until June 1, 2027 or until such time as the opportunity is cancelled through an amendment or another is issued; additional selections will be made depending on availability of funding and evaluation of proposals consistent with the evaluation criteria provided herein. Amendments to this opportunity may be issued if additional funding or geographically targeted partnership opportunities become available during the open period of this opportunity. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information collection is authorized by Executive Order 12906. Your response is required to obtain or retain a benefit. We estimate it will take approximately 40 hours to lay the foundation for a lidar or hydrography acquisition project and 1 hour to prepare and submit the application. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 USC 3501), an agency may not