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T -- ACQUISITION OF CARTOGRAPHIC DATA SOL 8080 DUE 041596 POC Brenda Croston (contact), Nedra Stallone (CO), (703) 648-7364 Program Announcement to obtain Digital Line Graphs (DLG), Digital Elevation Models (DEM), and Digital Orthophotoquads (DOQ) and other similar data files captured from or registered to USGS primary series topographic maps for entry into public-domain digital geospatial data bases as part of the public domain. This is a reannouncement of Program Announcement 8080, which remains open until July 31, 1997. The next application due date is April 15, 1996. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the next applications due date. This reannouncement specifically notes that the proposals for DRG data will no longer be entertained; DRG data resources are under agreement for the whole of the nation. Acceptable data will meet the requirements for content, accuracy, and format as detailed in USGS National Mapping Program Technical Instructions: Standards for Digital Line Graphs; Standards for Digital Elevation Models; and Standards for Digital Orthophotos. This announcement does not solicit contractor support for specific USGS digital mapping requirements, nor does it encourage speculative ventures by any potential cooperator. The intent is to identify accurate primary digital map data being prepared by non-Federal organizations in areas of the United States now lacking DLG, DEM, or DOQ coverage, and to obtain technically acceptable data through cooperative agreements. When it is in the Government's interest, and subject to the availability of appropriated funds, the USGS will assist qualified organizations in preparing digital map data to USGS standards, and will also evaluate existing cartographic data compatible with USGS technical standards. All data obtained under this initiative will be archived and distributed as part of the public domain. Requests for Program Announcement 8080 shall be in writing, and may also be made by facsimile to (703) 648-7901 (telephone confirmation is recommended). In addition, the digital portion of the Program Announcement can be downloaded via internet anonymous FTP from www-nmd.usgs.gov/pub/dpi/innov- part/pa_8080.wp5. (0066)

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