geocgi – Geospatial Consulting Group International

Geospatial information is increasingly being used for data driven decision making, resulting in a reliance on geospatial programs to store, manage, and disseminate relevant and accurate geospatial data to stakeholders. Effective geospatial program management facilitates a geospatially enabled environment.

Our principally GIS-focused service offerings ensure that we remain adept in the latest software and industry trends, resulting in innovative solutions for long term program success and viability.

geocgi supports the United States Marine Corps (USMC), U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army GIS programs at the Headquarter, Region, and Installation levels – both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) – leading to proficiency in all aspects of coordination and management of an enterprise geospatial program.

program oversight and stewardship

geocgi personnel specialize in the establishment of strategic plans; the implementation of policies, procedures, and communication strategies; and the achievement of mission objectives. Related geospatial program management experience includes:

Strategic planning and alignment to funding sources
Stakeholder management and communication
Coordination of user requirements with system capabilities
Establishment and implementation of policies, procedures and standards
Data model development
Identification and implementation of program objectives, initiatives, and priorities
Risk analysis and identification
Conceptual system design, architecture, and technology recommendations
Return on investment and cost benefit analysis
Equipment and software portfolio management
Coordination of training activities

Since 2006, geocgi has supported USMC Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S), GEOFidelis Program, with policy and strategic support to ensure that USMC installation geospatial data is complete, accurate, protected, current, and available for USMC and Department of Defense wide utilization. We actively represent USMC interests in the IGI&S Governance Group (previously known as the Defense Installations Spatial Data Infrastructure Group) as well as supported program initiatives mentioned below:

GEOFidelis Data Model development
Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) development and compliance
Enterprise-wide consolidation
USMC IGI&S Military Installation Map (MIM) generation
IGI&S-NSG Data Model interoperability
Third Party Data Management
Generation of program metrics, evaluations, and dashboard creation
GEOFidelis Data Layer Specifications
NG911 Emergency Management and Routing
Raster Data Management and Imagery Strategy
Real Property Reconciliation in support of Asset Management and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness
GEOFidelis Portal implementation
GEOFidelis Metadata Guidance

geocgi provides geospatial data services and related support to the United States Army through the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM) across the continental United States.We staff the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the United States Air Force (USAF) installations, both for the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), including: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Our analysts are geospatial data creators, adjudicators, and implementers at the installation and enterprise levels.

Whether you call it “DevOps” or “DevSecOps” the tight integration of security protocols within the application development lifecycle streamlines and expedites the delivery of applications and services to clients. As applicable, we apply the technology across a wide range of projects.

geocgi develops and maintains Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) & Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) Website Development Operations & Maintenance (O&M) web presence, including custom web applications using the ASP.NET stack and DNN Content Management System (CMS). We perform rigorous requirements gathering to ensure systems are hardened and STIG compliant throughout the development and release cycles. Custom applications include: Headstone Designer, Events and Ceremonies, Multi-Media Blogs and Responsive Designs.

technical capabilities

Web, Desktop, and Mobile Application Development - .NET, PHP, SharePoint, JavaScript frameworks (jQuery & AngularJS), Objective C, and Python
Cloud and OnPrem Computing – IaaS, SaaS
Database Design and Administration - MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle
Open Source Solutions – Drupal, WordPress, Leaflet, and Linux

ANC Explorer is the cemeteries interactive map and grave finder. Developing in HTML 5 and AngularJS, while incorporating technology from Leaflet, MapBox, and ESRI, we provided a seamless and secure mapping and visualization experience for visitors on the web, mobile, and kiosk platforms.

geocgi stood up a cluster of secure cloud-based Esri application servers to quickly and securely analyze drone imagery collected for the Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) Common Installation Picture (CIP) Data Collection and Standardization for Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) effort that we have headed for nearly three years.

geocgi built a secure cloud-based application development environment, utilizing IaaS technology for Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) IGI&S application development efforts. Through this environment, the client and our developers access, build, test and push hardened STIG compliant applications all siloed in a safe environment.

Utilizing ASP.NET framework and an MVC (model-view-controller) architecture, geocgi implemented creative and secure solutions for data visualization inside desktop and web-based applications within the USMC Critical Asset Management System (CAMS) for the USMC Mission Assurance Development Lab (MADL). Additionally, using GEOFidelis assets, geocgi integrated a GIS module into the system using Esri software developers kit (SDK).

geocgi has designed, developed and implemented ArcGIS Enterprise utilizing industry standards and best practices. The system is a multi-tiered and highly available enterprise, providing geospatial data services for the Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) region serving data for six installations across Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. The MCIPAC Enterprise Architecture uses a three-tier application approach encompassing the production, presentation and application tiers.

Production Tier is a series of virtualized environments spread across three physical host machines providing the ability to store, produce and serve data across the entire enterprise for a large user community. Data is made available for both the application and presentation tiers through MS SQL Server and ArcGIS Datastore.

Application Tier utilizes Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to provide ArcGIS Desktop to MCIPAC analysts and grants the ability to maintain the authoritative geodatabases as well as produce cartographic products on demand.

Presentation Tier includes both ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Portal allowing geospatial information from within the enterprise and out to be discoverable, shareable and visualized through web applications and maps.

geocgi’s Owners, Executives, and Program Management Team possess decades of GIS programmatic knowledge establishing them as experts in identifying the right qualifications and skills to augment client resources. Our Corporate Management staff have operational, human resource, and security experience in direct support of DoD GIS programs. Staff can effectively screen personnel who may or may not be suited for the client side environment. One of our biggest lessons learned in staffing is that it is best to take the time to find the right person for the long term than to settle on the wrong person short term.

geocgi’s success in recruiting and retaining quality GIS personnel is rooted in our company’s principal GIS technology focus; our small business size and leadership accessibility at all levels of our organization; the GIS skills and backgrounds of our owners/executives; our aggressiveness in actively researching and continually improving employee benefits that will attract and retain top talent in the GIS/IT field(s). We also regularly gauge employee satisfaction and are committed to offering employee recognition and a challenging work environment.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) have changed the characteristics of imagery workflows within organizations. Pairing GIS with sUAS allows us to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful high-resolution data to organizations at a lower cost point when compared to traditional aircraft and satellite systems.

geocgi streamlines the delivery of sUAS and Enterprise GIS capabilities to organizations. We provide clients flexibility and agility with rapid mapping in the field, traditional orthomosaics, 3D webscenes, point clouds, and meshes. We monitor and record inspections of complex projects through sUAS and GIS technology. Resulting products are integrated into existing raster catalogs using Esri’s Mosaic Dataset and other enterprise geospatial solutions – providing end-users with near-immediate access to sUAS products.

capabilities

geocgi’s team of geospatial professionals are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed through Part 107 as certified sUAS pilots and are experienced in:

sUAS flight operations, mission planning, and automation development
Pre and post flight checklist development
Aircraft maintenance procedures
Obtaining FAA restricted airspace requests and waivers

geocgi is proficient in a variety of sUAS technologies and products, specializing in:

Fixed Wing sUAS imagery collection
Rotary sUAS imagery collection
Mosaic datasets
Drone2Map and Pix 4D products

We use sUAS services to provide quick and comprehensive data collection for a multitude of functional use cases and mission requirements including:

Terrain analysis
3D visualization
Near Infrared (NIR)
Thermal
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
Video for construction monitoring and inspection

Through the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM), geocgi has performed sUAS data collection on behalf of the US Army at multiple Army installations including; Letterkenny Army Depot, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Watervliet Army Arsenal, and Picatinny Arsenal. Additionally, we performed a feasibility study on behalf of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) for sUAS services to the region. Commercially, we have performed sUAS data collection for a variety of sites including James Madison’s Montpelier, the Pavilion at Rancho Mission Viejo, Mojave Desert Land Trust, GHA Racing, Lorton Arts Foundation, and PA Bowen Farmstead.

New Contract Award – Office of Army Cemeteries (OAC) and Arlington National Cemetery (ANC)

We are proud to announce Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi) was recently awarded a prime five-year contract from the Office of Army Cemeteries (OAC) and Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), providing Website Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and SharePoint support. This award follows our previous five-year contract with OAC/ANC. In total we are entering our tenth consecutive year of Website O&M and SharePoint support to OAC/ANC. The geocgi team is grateful for the government’s confidence in our ability to deliver these services and we’re excited to continue our partnership and collaboration with OAC/ANC. For more information about this project, contact our Program Manager, George Casique, george.casique@geocgi.com .

September 27, 2024

New Contract Award – U.S. Department of the Air Force Geospatial Support & Services (GSS) 2.0

We are thrilled to announce Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi) was just awarded a prime contract from the U.S. Department of the Air Force for their Geospatial Support & Services (GSS) 2.0 program! This contract kicked off on May 29, 2024, and will be active until May 28, 2029, with a ceiling value of $220 million to be competed amongst the 13 small and large business awardees. We are excited to provide enhanced geospatial situational awareness throughout the USAF chain of command and look forward to the opportunity to continue adding value to DoD and US Federal Government enterprise geospatial programs. For more information, please contact info@geocgi.com

June 28, 2024

USMC Real Property Tool

With over 55,000 Real Property Assets (RPA) on more than 2.5 million acres of land spread throughout the world, managing an accurate real property inventory is a vital responsibility for the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Having up-to-date RPA reporting enables strategic readiness, and improved sustainment, restoration, and modernization. GEOFidelis, the USMC Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) Program, has played an essential role in the identification, tracking, and assessment of RPA data. With USMC RPA records stored in the Navy’s Internet Naval Facilities Assets Data Store (iNFADS), GEOFidelis has focused on reconciling errors and gaps between iNFADS records, corresponding geospatial features, and developing real-world assets.

To streamline the reconciliation process and to implement SDSIFIE-Q reconciliation metrics, geocgi and the GEOFidelis community developed the iNFADS-GIS Reconciliation Support (IGRS) Tool. The IGRS Tool compares tabular iNFADS records and GIS records and generates a collection of reports that describe discrepancies between the two. Installation personnel, including Real Property Accountability Officers (RPAO), and the IGI&S Office have leveraged the reports generated by the tool to identify data errors, measure cross-system integration, and quantify reconciliation progress.

Geocgi and GEOFidelis have further leveraged the information generated by the IGRS Tool to bolster quarterly Common Output Levels of Service (COLS) Performance Evaluations and feed enterprise web applications. Real property reconciliation and other programmatic metrics from the COLS evaluations are used to track data quality progress at each installation. With the aid of scripting, IGRS Tool outputs have been visualized and summarized within the Real Property Reconciliation (RPR) Application Suite hosted on the GEOFidelis ArcGIS Enterprise Portal. A set of web maps and dashboards, the RPR App Suite allows installation users to visually identify iNFADS to GIS discrepancies, communicate fixes with other users, and track reconciliation progress each quarter. GEOFidelis and geocgi continue to collaborate on improving the IGRS Tool’s performance and capabilities, to provide the USMC IGI&S program with enhanced RPA tracking and reporting. The geocgi team plans to release a new version in 2024 that will refine discrepancy identification and increase processing speed by over 60%. For more information, please contact info@geocgi.com

June 20, 2024

Geocgi complements US Coast Guard Vessel Channel Delineation and Waterway Management Strategy

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) serves and protects our ability to safely navigate our nation’s waterways. This is an enduring challenge given the broad scope of potential issues facing the Coast Guard, including naturally occurring physical changes in waterway landscapes and physics, dynamic political and economic conditions, and vessel mishaps including collisions and pollution near Aids to Navigation (ATON). [caption id="attachment_1210" align="alignleft" width="542"]

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Image: Inland bathymetry surveys comes in all shapes, sizes, and years. Depicted here is the process of using the collective footprint of surveys within a waterway determine the total coverage of bathymetry but allowing more recent surveys to take precedence. A simplified logical view of the survey “Quilting” process (top) showing overlapping surveys being converged into one inland survey for a given waterway. Note that the Red survey is the most recent survey and therefore is prioritized over any other survey. Also, a quilted inland bathymetry survey is overlaid with high resolution vessel traffic (below) used for extracting the shallowest portion of the waterway used by the largest ships.[/caption] We recently developed a vessel waterway dataset leveraging historical ship traffic and positional records (via Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)) to determine commonly traversed portions of coastal and inland waterways. The dataset is the next best available source for determining safe waterway routes in the absence of channel lines. Channel lines are widely available for most important coastal waters, however, are more difficult to find for inland waters. The geospatial data used in the vessel waterway dataset fall squarely into the category of “Big Data”; massive spatiotemporal datasets which show individual vessel track lines over the period of one year. It is therefore an ideal candidate for scripting, distributed processing, and Artificial Intelligence. Esri's GeoAnalytics tools are one option geocgi is using to tackle these demands. These capabilities function alongside high performance computing resources to make the hurdle surmountable. The result of this processing is a high-resolution visualization of vessel behavioral patterns. This data can help determine changes in local waterway geomorphology and other potential hazards which captains are avoiding. The historical vessel waterway dataset does more than simply display navigation routing; they also help determine other risks and potential hazards within the waterways of the US. For example, coupling vessel traffic and bathymetry helps assess minimum depth and ship draft requirements. Channels may be altered by natural erosion and siltation deposits filling in dredging lines. The image below depicts the operation used to stitch together inland bathymetry surveys; prioritizing highest resolution and most recently available data. Additionally, geocgi is studying vessel movement trends at bridges and other crossings with the goal of providing the USCG with a “between-pylon” measurement estimate. Pylon approximation will help determine the size limit for vessels that can safely navigate a particular bridge or crossing. We’re excited to be able to provide this support to the US Coast Guard. The geocgi team has compiled and processed a modern visualization of waterway usage, which has strengthened Coast Guard situational awareness, and enhanced their ability to meet the Marine Transportation System Management mission. For more information, please contact info@geocgi.com

April 29, 2024

Updates on Utility Data Collection in the Pacific Region

The geocgi Utility Asset Inventory Reconciliation (UAIR) team recently wrapped up the deliverables from their utilities data collection effort at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan. The project included performing field surveys to enhance the utilities network data for 9 different systems: Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Electrical, Telecommunications, Thermal, Petroleum Oil Lubricants (POL), Natural Gas, and Compressed Gas. UAIR is Marine Corps Installation Command’s (MCICOM) go-to utilities data collection vehicle. Along with our prime contractor, AECOM, geocgi is focusing on USMC installation utility geospatial data collection and standardization in the Pacific region. Our next target is Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) where the team will be collecting field data later this spring. On this trip, we will be focused on two systems, electrical and telecommunications. The project has matured due to the lessons learned from Iwakuni. We follow a comprehensive approach for data collection, beginning with engaging installation subject matter experts, professional engineers, and local GIS personnel to determine the condition of existing utility geospatial data. We assess other data sources such as CAD and As-Builts, then work with local GIS staff to plan a focused data transformation and collection initiative, with the goal of integrating and creating decision-ready GIS data for the installation management community. For more information on this project or our work with the USMC Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) community, please reach out to our Director of Programs PG Katsourakis, pg.katsourakis@geocgi.com .

April 17, 2024

Enhancing Geospatial Interaction: Integrating ArcGIS with ChatGPT

At geocgi, our commitment to providing innovative solutions for geospatial intelligence is unwavering. In line with this commitment, we are excited to introduce a groundbreaking integration between ArcGIS and ChatGPT, designed to elevate the user experience for our customers.

A Conversational Approach to Mapping

Imagine having a seamless conversation with your map and data. That's precisely what our custom chat widget for ArcGIS Experience Builder applications achieves. This innovative solution empowers users to engage in natural language conversations with ChatGPT, right from within their mapping applications. Whether it's asking questions about their data, applying complex filters, making selections, or controlling the map, users can accomplish it all effortlessly through the chat interface.

The Power of Integration

Our integration brings together the robust capabilities of ArcGIS with the conversational prowess of ChatGPT. This synergy enables users to interact with their geospatial data in a way that was once unimaginable. The fusion of mapping actions and natural language queries provides an intuitive and efficient means of exploring and understanding complex datasets.

Custom API for Seamless Communication

To facilitate this integration, we've developed a custom API that serves as the communication bridge between the client browser and the ChatGPT API. This not only ensures the security of our ChatGPT resources but also adds an extra layer of control and customization for our users.

Key Features of the Custom API:

Security: Our custom API is designed with security in mind, ensuring that interactions with ChatGPT are protected. This is particularly crucial when dealing with sensitive geospatial data.
Logging: The API includes comprehensive logging functionality, allowing users and administrators to track and analyze usage patterns. This valuable information can contribute to optimizing performance and user satisfaction.

Future Horizons: ArcGIS Knowledge Graphs Our journey doesn't end here. We are actively working on expanding the capabilities of our integration to include interactions with ArcGIS Knowledge Graphs. This exciting development will open new possibilities for users to glean insights from their geospatial data through advanced conversational interactions. Getting Started and Joining the Conversation This integration promises a future where conversational exploration of maps and data becomes second nature. Are you curious to learn more about the capabilities of our integration or eager to implement it in your applications? Reach out to us today! Our team is ready to provide additional information, answer your queries, and assist you in incorporating this cutting-edge solution into your geospatial workflows. Your feedback and engagement are invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries of geospatial intelligence. Contact us to explore the possibilities and discover how the integration between ArcGIS and ChatGPT can transform your geospatial experience. Stay tuned for updates, and let's shape the future of geospatial interaction together! For more information, please contact info@geocgi.com

March 27, 2024

Unveiling the Power of Location Extraction: Emergency Action Plan Data

In the realm of emergency preparedness, every second counts. From natural disasters to unforeseen crises, having access to accurate location data is paramount for effective response and coordination. Geocgi engineers created a process utilizing the ArcGIS LocateXT tool that is transforming the landscape of Emergency Action Plan (EAP) management for the Department of State.

At the core of this groundbreaking approach lies the ArcGIS LocateXT tool, a powerful solution that employs regex (regular expressions) to swiftly extract location data embedded within PDF EAPs. This tool isn’t just a time-saver; it’s a game-changer that promises to revolutionize how emergency response data is collected, managed, and utilized. The journey begins with the recognition of a common challenge: the laborious task of manually digitizing location information from PDF documents. What once required hours of painstaking work can now be accomplished in mere minutes, thanks to our innovative use of Esri technology.

By harnessing the power of ArcGIS LocateXT, geocgi has unlocked a treasure trove of geospatial data hidden within these documents. Geographic coordinates, facility names, contact information – all seamlessly extracted with precision and accuracy, laying the foundation for more robust emergency preparedness efforts.

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But the impact doesn’t end there. This process represents more than just a time-saving innovation; it’s a catalyst for transformation. With location data extracted and structured, organizations can now move beyond manual data entry and embrace the power of automation and integration.

Central to this transformation is the migration of extracted data into a structured data store, typically housed in SQL databases. Here, the data becomes more than just a list of coordinates and names; it becomes a valuable resource for decision-making, analysis, and collaboration.

From this structured data store, we then deploy the distribution mechanism: GIS services. Built on top of the database, these services provide stakeholders with real-time access to live data through interactive web maps. In times of crisis, this accessibility is invaluable, empowering decision-makers with the insights they need to act swiftly and decisively.

But perhaps the most remarkable aspect of our approach is its simplicity. What once seemed like an insurmountable challenge – extracting location data from PDF documents – is now a straightforward process, thanks to the power of ArcGIS LocateXT.

As we look to the future, the implications of this work extend far beyond Emergency Action Plans. The process of location extraction pioneered here has the potential to revolutionize how we handle any unstructured data, regardless of its origin. From legal documents to research papers, the ability to extract location information opens doors swiftly and accurately to new possibilities in data management and analysis. In a world where information is key, this approach is a beacon of innovation, offering a pathway towards more efficient and effective utilization of data for the betterment of society.

For more information, please contact info@geocgi.com

March 22, 2024

Geocgi Receives Esri’s Integration Award at Esri Partner Conference for Exceptional Achievement

Alexandria, Virginia – March 11, 2024. Geocgi received the Esri award for Integration at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) held March 10–11, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. This award was presented to geocgi for the successful integration of ArcGIS with other IT systems to support customer business needs and workflows.

Geocgi is a woman-owned small business focused on providing geospatial and information technology services to large government organizations. With eighteen (18) years of Enterprise GIS Program support experience and Esri Partner Network (EPN) participation, geocgi is proud to announce we are now a Gold partner in the EPN. In addition to geocgi receiving the Esri Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year award for 2024, this Integration award acknowledges geocgi’s efforts over the past year to integrate Esri technology with IT systems for large U.S. agencies and NATO programs, helping to ensure the safety of U.S. citizens and allies at home and abroad.

“Geocgi appreciates the recognition of past and current efforts to integrate Esri technology to improve business operations across our expanding client base. We look forward to continued collaboration with Esri in the delivery of innovative solutions within the GIS market.” said Andy Hanes, Vice President, geocgi.

Esri is the global leader in location intelligence with a network of over 2900 partners around the world. The award winners are organizations that have demonstrated innovative and creative ways to solve complex problems by using Esri’s ArcGIS software and those who have done exceptional work in advancing geographic information system (GIS) technology.

“Esri appreciates the strong partnership with geocgi and acknowledges their dedication to customer success with ArcGIS by awarding them this 2024 EPC award,” said Thomas Fair, Director, Esri Partner Network.

About Esri

Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at esri.com.

Geocgi is a woman-owned small business technology and consulting firm supporting nation-wide and world-wide geospatial programs. We specialize in the implementation and integration of GIS, enterprise GIS program management, geospatial data management and analysis, drone imagery collection, and cloud technologies.

Media may contact info@geocgi.com.

March 11, 2024

New Contract Award – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Geocgi was recently awarded a five year, prime contract to provide specialized technical staffing and operational support to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) GeoCenter. These services support all aspects of USAID's international development programming, covering each of the Agency’s major sectors and geographies. Using geographic, economic, and demographic data, the GeoCenter generates geospatial insights through custom analyses and maps for USAID missions in the field and offices based in Washington, DC. These efforts inform every phase of USAID’s Program Cycle, from strategic planning to activity design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The geocgi team is excited to support the USAID mission. For more information, please contact info@geocgi.com

March 3, 2024

Geocgi Receives Esri Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year Award at Esri Federal GIS Conference for Exceptional Achievement

Alexandria, Virginia - February 13, 2024. Geocgi received the Esri Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year award at the Esri Federal GIS Conference held February 13-14, 2024, in Washington, DC. Geocgi was one of two Esri partners in the Esri Partner Network (EPN) recognized at the conference for excellence in their work with Esri in the US Federal Government market.

Geocgi is a woman-owned small business with eighteen (18) years of Enterprise GIS Program support experience and Esri Partner Network participation. Now a Gold EPN Partner, geocgi has expanded their client base beyond the US Department of Defense to include the US Postal Service, US Department of Agriculture, US Department of State, US Geological Survey, NATO, and several large commercial businesses – all of which employ the Esri suite of products. Our work over the past year has included close coordination with Esri on many business opportunities, both nationally and internationally. The Esri Federal Small Business Specialty (FSBS) Partner of the Year award is an overall award for achievement across all FSBS program areas, including program participation, marketing, customer success, and technology alignment.

Esri is the global leader in location intelligence with a network of 2900 EPN partners around the world. The award winners have demonstrated exceptional ways to deliver solutions to the US Federal Government with Esri’s ArcGIS software to advance the use of geographic information system (GIS) technology by these organizations.

“Esri congratulates geocgi on their 2024 Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year award in recognition of their work leveraging ArcGIS software,” said Thomas Fair, Director, Esri Partner Network. “We are proud to partner with geocgi to foster the use of Esri technology in support of our mutual US Federal Government customers.”

“Geocgi appreciates the recognition of past and current efforts to leverage GIS capabilities and Esri technologies to improve business operations across our expanding client base. We look forward to continued collaboration with Esri in the delivery of innovative solutions within the GIS market.” said Andy Hanes, Vice President, geocgi.

About Esri

Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at esri.com.

About geocgi

Geocgi is a woman-owned small business technology and consulting firm supporting nation-wide and world-wide geospatial programs. We specialize in the implementation and integration of GIS, enterprise GIS program management, geospatial data management and analysis, drone imagery collection, and cloud technologies.

Media may contact info@geocgi.com

February 13, 2024

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By 2025 cloud-native platforms will serve as the foundation for more than 95% of new digital workloads. Access to mission critical data will no longer be bound by traditional on-premises datacenters as applications, websites, and systems become more reliant on cloud infrastructure. Cloud infrastructure is highly configurable to meet the organization's exact needs, scale, and business capabilities. Traditional investments in IT hardware and on-premises data centers require constant maintenance, facility space, and detailed disaster recovery and failover procedures. With cloud infrastructure, the overhead to manage your system is a fraction of the effort and cost while saving your organization space and providing peace of mind that your data and systems are secure and redundant.

Geocgi can assist your organization build and secure a new cloud environment or with a modernization and migration transition, leveraging a scalable infrastructure to pay only for what you need. Our certified engineers have experience with hybrid and full cloud implementations, including:

cloud services

FedRAMP+ and GovCloud IL2, IL4, IL5 & IL6 implementations
Risk Mitigation
Infrastructure and Security Policy as Code
Virtual Private Cloud Configuration
High Availability Configuration
COOP and Disaster Recovery
Application Rehosting, Replatforming, Repurchasing, or Refactoring
ArcGIS Enterprise Deployment
Enterprise GIS System Design
Kubernetes and Docker Containerization
Hybrid Environment Integration

The transition of the Arlington National Cemetery’s (ANC) public website from the Army Analytics Group (AAG) data center to the AWS GovCloud environment, modernizing the way ANC manages business system data and engages with the public.
The deployment of the Army’s Office of the Surgeon General’s multi-tier ArcGIS Enterprise system in AWS GovCloud, transforming Defense Health Agency (DHA) business data, removing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and leveraging an AWS Relational Data Store to power COVID-19 analysis and visualization in dashboards.
Design and integration of a hybrid cloud environment in AWS to capture geospatial data and streamline SME engagement in Portal for ArcGIS for our Army IGI&S Common Installation Picture data collection team.
Microsoft Azure cloud configuration and administration support to the NATO Joint Warfare Center (JWC) with an ArcGIS Enterprise deployment and a secure file transfer solution.
Develop a Cloud First Strategy, to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) cloud adoption efforts, where our engineers provide cloud architecture guidance in a distributed cloud environment, develop and implement cloud governance, policies, and frameworks, to streamline USCG cloud efforts and ensure a secure zero-trust architecture fully compliant with DHS and DoD regulations at all FedRAMP Impact Levels (IL).

Geocgi is an ArcGIS Cloud Specialty preferred Esri partner with ArcGIS Enterprise in cloud environments. We are an AWS Select Consulting Partner and can meet client objectives with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and hybrid-cloud environments. We staff AWS Cloud Practitioners, AWS Solutions Architects, AWS Developers, and Esri Enterprise Administration Associates.

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New Contract Award – Office of Army Cemeteries (OAC) and Arlington National Cemetery (ANC)

New Contract Award – U.S. Department of the Air Force Geospatial Support & Services (GSS) 2.0

USMC Real Property Tool

Geocgi complements US Coast Guard Vessel Channel Delineation and Waterway Management Strategy

Updates on Utility Data Collection in the Pacific Region

Enhancing Geospatial Interaction: Integrating ArcGIS with ChatGPT

Unveiling the Power of Location Extraction: Emergency Action Plan Data

Geocgi Receives Esri’s Integration Award at Esri Partner Conference for Exceptional Achievement

New Contract Award – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Geocgi Receives Esri Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year Award at Esri Federal GIS Conference for Exceptional Achievement

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Cloud Solutions Architect and RMF/ATO Specialist (St. Louis, MO) (Req. 1208)

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.NET Developer (Washington DC Metro, Remote) (Req. 1202)

GIS Developer – Kansas City, MO (Req. 1201)

GIS Analyst – Kansas City, MO (Req. 1199)

Enterprise Geodatabase Engineer – Kansas City, MO (Req. 1198)

Geospatial Data Scientist – Washington, D.C. (Req. 1193)

Senior GIS Architect – Hampton, VA (Req. 1183)

GIS Analyst – Hampton, VA (Req. 1171)

GIS Technician – Hampton, VA (Req. 1170)