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BAE Systems to Help Enhance Department of Homeland Security’s Geospatial Capabilities

Date Announced: 10 Jun 2013

Will provide real-time geospatial imagery and analysis for US intelligence use.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Geospatial Management Office within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected BAE Systems to provide geospatial imagery and analysis for real-time intelligence products. This award identifies BAE Systems as one of four prime contractors on DHS’s Remote Sensing Services to Support Incident Management and Homeland Security Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The ceiling value of all task orders to be released under the five-year IDIQ is $50 million.

BAE Systems’ intelligence experts will acquire, process and disseminate geospatial data and airborne imagery to produce high-resolution maps that reflect current environmental conditions.

The data will be used to produce real-time intelligence products to support a variety of DHS missions, to include emergency management of natural and manmade disasters, and possibly security planning for special events. The geospatial intelligence products may also be used to assist public safety and law enforcement with tactical planning and incident response.

“Our imagery and analysis will provide a new level of situational awareness for first responders, helping them to manage emergencies and safely complete their missions,” said DeEtte Gray, president of BAE Systems’ Intelligence & Security sector.

BAE Systems is strategically aligned with highly-qualified geospatial firms, universities and government agencies to develop geospatial intelligence products and solutions as part of its Geospatial Operation for a Secure Homeland – Awareness, Workflow, Knowledge (GOSHAWKTM) program. GOSHAWK develops hybrid teams of data providers, systems integrators and IT professionals capable of rapidly transforming geospatial data into actionable intelligence.

Source: BAE Systems

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