BAE Systems Secures $347 Million Contract to Enhance GEOINT Library for NGA

BAE Systems has made headlines by securing a significant contract worth $347 million from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This award, announced for the year 2024, is part of a five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity agreement aimed at advancing the capabilities of the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) Enterprise Repository and Virtual Environment, also known as the NERVE program.

Transforming Geospatial Intelligence

The primary objective of the NERVE initiative is to modernize the NSG Consolidated Library (NCL) by transitioning it from a traditional physical data center to a more robust cloud-based data service model. This shift signifies a dramatic change in managing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), enhancing the ability of NGA analysts to process vast amounts of information much more rapidly than ever before.

The evolution into a cloud-based structure will facilitate improved data dissemination and enable quicker access to critical geospatial information. As Meg Redlin, BAE Systems' product line director for Mission Systems, pointed out, “NERVE allows that data to flow out at the rate needed to support predictive analytics and missions.” This modernization aligns with the essential need for timely information, particularly for operations within the Department of Defense and the broader Intelligence Community.

Enhancing Operational Efficiency

The NCL serves as a key framework hosting geospatial intelligence and will now leverage modern software architecture, expanding its functionalities. Through this upgrade, analysts will not only be able to access and analyze data from various physical locations but also integrate new GEOINT capabilities seamlessly into the cloud-based content management system. This transition aims to support a wide array of operational needs while enhancing mission effectiveness and decision-making processes.

BAE Systems brings over 25 years of experience in data analytics and has committed to delivering modernized operations and integrated services to the Intelligence Community. The company’s focus on intuitive and automated solutions is set to dramatically improve the workflow for analysts working with critical geospatial data.

Multi-Site Development

The work related to the NERVE initiative will be conducted across several BAE Systems facilities located in San Diego, Rome (New York), and Reston (Virginia), as well as within NGA’s St. Louis and Washington sites. Significant cloud deployments are already in progress and will continue throughout the performance period of the contract.

In summary, the NERVE program not only signifies a commitment to enhancing capabilities within the Intelligence Community but also reflects an industry-wide shift towards adopting cloud technology for improved data efficiency. As BAE Systems moves forward with this project, it emphasizes the importance of delivering timely and accurate geospatial intelligence to users in critical operational contexts.

For more information regarding this landmark initiative or BAE Systems' services, interested parties can reach out to Chelsey Campbell at BAE Systems.

This article summarizes the transformational steps BAE Systems is undertaking to enhance geospatial intelligence capabilities in collaboration with the NGA.