- Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN, Financial) secures Phase II federal contract with USDA-FPAC for the NRI program.
- The project covers aerial acquisition and orthoimagery for approximately 11.2 million acres across the U.S.
- Bowman's proprietary technology enhances image capture, resolution, and delivery, supporting multi-year federal revenue streams.
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN), a prominent engineering services and program management firm, has been awarded a Phase II contract extension by the United States Department of Agriculture's Farm Production and Conservation division (USDA-FPAC). This contract involves providing aerial acquisition and orthoimagery services for the National Resource Inventory (NRI) program.
The extensive federal project will cover approximately 11.2 million acres across the United States, involving the survey of around 70,000 sites, each averaging 160 acres. This continuation builds on Bowman's successful completion of the initial task order in 2024, further cementing their long-standing relationship with the USDA.
Utilizing advanced proprietary sensor technologies and processing techniques, Bowman has significantly enhanced capture rates, image resolution, and delivery timelines for the USDA NRI program. These technological advancements have allowed the company to meet the large-scale demands of the contract effectively and improve the cost-efficiency of their geospatial operations.
Gary Bowman, founder and CEO, highlighted that "continued engagement with NRI and other agencies reflects the success of our strategy to build multi-year federal revenue streams that scale our geospatial technology offerings." The strategic value of this contract lies in its potential to provide reliable recurring revenue, less susceptible to economic fluctuations.
As Bowman continues to leverage its technological strengths and institutional knowledge, the company's ability to secure and retain significant federal contracts is a testament to its competitive edge in the engineering and geospatial services domain.
