National Geospatial Agency

Zolon supported the NGA/ST mission by assisting with modernization of the Print On Demand (POD) map repository and enabling timely access to geographic data following natural or security-related events. Our team developed Python scripts to synchronize NGA repositories with USGS databases and processed more than 7,000 map updates during peak operations.

Under a modernization and recapitalization effort, Zolon upgraded the Forward Base GEOINT (FBG) lithographic system by supporting hardware recap (10-server replacement), Unix-based code updates, and system efficiency enhancements. These improvements significantly reduced digitized map download times from over 20 hours to under 20 minutes.

In collaboration with NGA and DIA, Zolon contributed to the Defense Intelligence Analysis Advanced Imagery Reproduction System (DAIRS) modernization through web/database upgrades, digitization of legacy film archives, and cloud migration to AWS.

Zolon’s personnel also provided support to Data Transfer Officer (DTO) functions under contract authority, facilitating secure and approved data movement across security domains. These efforts were delivered in coordination with government stakeholders and in compliance with federal classification, workforce, and cybersecurity standards.

Consistent with Executive Order 14222, these services were performed under contracts meeting DoD requirements for in-sourcing review, cost-effectiveness evaluation, and appropriate oversight classification, ensuring federal workforce capabilities were fully considered.