The U.S. Army has tapped eight companies to compete for task orders under a $499 million contract for its Geospatial Research, Integration, Development and Support IV (GRIDS IV) program. The Department of Defense announced the awardees on Monday, signaling a major investment in the Army’s geospatial capabilities.
The selected companies, poised to play a crucial role in shaping the Army’s geospatial future, are:
- General Dynamics Information Technology
- Leidos
- Royce Geospatial Consultants
- Reinventing Geospatial
- Research Innovations
- OM Group
- Solis Applied Science
- Strategic Alliance Consulting
This indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, with an anticipated duration extending through May 4, 2030, will allow these firms to bid on individual projects encompassing research, integration, development, and support services for the Army’s suite of geospatial systems.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Army Geospatial Center, located in Alexandria, Virginia, will oversee the execution of the GRIDS IV program. This center will be responsible for determining the specific work locations and allocating funding for each task order issued under the contract.
The solicitation for this critical project was conducted online and attracted a total of eight bids, highlighting the strong interest in supporting the Army’s geospatial needs. The initial solicitation was released in January 2024.
The GRIDS IV contract aims to advance the Army’s geospatial enterprise systems and ensure that warfighters have direct access to cutting-edge geospatial support. This initiative builds upon the foundation laid by the GRIDS III contract, a potential $200 million award granted to General Dynamics’ One Source business and Leidos in February 2018. The new contract represents a significant increase in investment and underscores the Army’s continued commitment to leveraging geospatial technologies for mission success.
