3DEP Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Process

Navigate the 3DEP BAA

The 3DEP Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) facilitates partnering with the USGS and other Federal agencies to acquire high-quality 3D elevation data for the nation. Follow these guidelines to apply.

1. Find partnerships: Check SeaSketch for Federal agency priorities. Engage Federal, State, Tribal, local, academic, and private partners and stakeholders. More information at https://usgs.gov/3DEP/Collaborate
2. Select contract mechanism: Geospatial Products and Services Contracts OR Financial Assistance (Cooperative agreement)
3. Gather application materials from https://usgs.gov/3DEP/baa
4. Submit completed application materials

GPSC Contracts application materials:

• Attachment A

• Attachment C (optional)

• Attachment D

• Vector GIS file defining project coverage area

Submit directly to the Contracting Officer via: gs_baa@usgs.gov

Financial Assistance (Cooperative agreement) application materials:

• Attachment A

• Attachment D

• Standard Form 424

• Standard Form 424 A

• Standard Form 424 B

• Vector GIS file defining project coverage area

Submit via: https://www.grants.gov