2017 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program
The National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) was established and authorized in Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58, Sec.
351).
Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, recognizes the need for the preservation and cataloging of, and access to geological and geophysical data for future economic importance.
To read Section 351 or the entire Act, visit:
http://datapreservation.usgs.gov/page/policy_act.
The objectives of the Program as outlined in the Act are to:
(1) archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data, maps, well logs, and samples; (2) provide a national catalog of such archival material; and (3) provide technical and financial assistance related to the archival material.
351).
Section 351 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, recognizes the need for the preservation and cataloging of, and access to geological and geophysical data for future economic importance.
To read Section 351 or the entire Act, visit:
http://datapreservation.usgs.gov/page/policy_act.
The objectives of the Program as outlined in the Act are to:
(1) archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data, maps, well logs, and samples; (2) provide a national catalog of such archival material; and (3) provide technical and financial assistance related to the archival material.
Related Programs
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program
Department of the Interior
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Margaret EastmanContract SpecialistPhone 703-648-7366
Agency Email Description:
Contracting Officer
Agency Email:
mrussell@usgs.gov
Date Posted:
2016-12-20
Application Due Date:
2017-01-31
Archive Date:
2017-03-02
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