Bowman Awarded Phase II Geospatial Assignment for Large-Scale Federal Project
Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ: BWMN) has secured a Phase II contract extension with the USDA-FPAC to provide aerial acquisition and orthoimagery services for the National Resource Inventory (NRI) program. The project covers approximately 11.2 million acres across the United States, surveying about 70,000 sites averaging 160 acres each.
The company's proprietary sensor technologies and processing techniques have enhanced capture rates, image resolution, and delivery timelines for the USDA NRI program. This continuation builds upon Bowman's successful completion of the initial task order in 2024 and their long-standing relationship with the USDA.
Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ: BWMN) ha ottenuto un'estensione del contratto di Fase II con il USDA-FPAC per fornire servizi di acquisizione aerea e ortoimmagini per il programma National Resource Inventory (NRI). Il progetto copre circa 11,2 milioni di acri negli Stati Uniti, con il rilevamento di circa 70.000 siti di dimensioni medie di 160 acri ciascuno.
Le tecnologie proprietarie di sensori e le tecniche di elaborazione dell'azienda hanno migliorato i tassi di acquisizione, la risoluzione delle immagini e i tempi di consegna per il programma USDA NRI. Questa estensione si basa sul completamento con successo dell'ordine di lavoro iniziale da parte di Bowman nel 2024 e sulla loro consolidata collaborazione con il USDA.
Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ: BWMN) ha asegurado una extensión del contrato de Fase II con el USDA-FPAC para proporcionar servicios de adquisición aérea y ortoimagen para el programa National Resource Inventory (NRI). El proyecto abarca aproximadamente 11,2 millones de acres en todo Estados Unidos, con el estudio de alrededor de 70,000 sitios con un promedio de 160 acres cada uno.
Las tecnologías propietarias de sensores y las técnicas de procesamiento de la empresa han mejorado las tasas de captura, la resolución de las imágenes y los tiempos de entrega para el programa USDA NRI. Esta continuación se basa en la exitosa finalización de la orden de trabajo inicial por parte de Bowman en 2024 y en su relación duradera con el USDA.
Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ: BWMN)는 USDA-FPAC과의 2단계 계약 연장을 확보하여 National Resource Inventory (NRI) 프로그램을 위한 항공 획득 및 정사영상 서비스를 제공하게 되었습니다. 이 프로젝트는 미국 전역 약 1,120만 에이커를 대상으로 하며, 평균 160에이커씩 약 70,000개 부지를 조사합니다.
회사의 독자적인 센서 기술과 처리 기법은 USDA NRI 프로그램의 촬영 속도, 이미지 해상도 및 납기 일정을 향상시켰습니다. 이번 연장은 2024년에 Bowman이 초기 작업 지시를 성공적으로 완료한 것과 USDA와의 오랜 협력 관계를 기반으로 합니다.
Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ : BWMN) a obtenu une prolongation de contrat de phase II avec l’USDA-FPAC pour fournir des services d’acquisition aérienne et d’orthophotographie dans le cadre du programme National Resource Inventory (NRI). Le projet couvre environ 11,2 millions d’acres à travers les États-Unis, en sondant environ 70 000 sites d’une superficie moyenne de 160 acres chacun.
Les technologies propriétaires de capteurs et les techniques de traitement de l’entreprise ont amélioré les taux de capture, la résolution des images et les délais de livraison pour le programme USDA NRI. Cette continuation s’appuie sur la réussite de Bowman dans l’exécution de l’ordre de mission initial en 2024 et sur leur relation de longue date avec l’USDA.
Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ: BWMN) hat eine Vertragsverlängerung für Phase II mit dem USDA-FPAC gesichert, um Luftaufnahme- und Orthobilddienstleistungen für das National Resource Inventory (NRI) Programm bereitzustellen. Das Projekt umfasst etwa 11,2 Millionen Acres in den Vereinigten Staaten und erfasst rund 70.000 Standorte mit durchschnittlich 160 Acres pro Standort.
Die firmeneigenen Sensortechnologien und Verarbeitungstechniken haben die Erfassungsraten, Bildauflösung und Lieferzeiten für das USDA NRI Programm verbessert. Diese Fortsetzung baut auf Bowmans erfolgreichem Abschluss des ersten Arbeitsauftrags im Jahr 2024 und ihrer langjährigen Zusammenarbeit mit dem USDA auf.
- Secured Phase II contract extension for large-scale federal project with USDA-FPAC
- Coverage of significant 11.2 million acres across the United States
- Proprietary technology improving operational efficiency and delivery timelines
- Strengthening of multi-year federal revenue streams
- Long-standing relationship with USDA demonstrates reliable contract retention
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Bowman secures Phase II federal contract, strengthening recurring revenue stream with proprietary geospatial technology advantage.
This Phase II contract award represents a significant extension of Bowman's relationship with the USDA, covering aerial acquisition and orthoimagery services for approximately
The strategic value lies in the recurring revenue component. Government contracts supporting ongoing programs like the National Resource Inventory provide stable, predictable revenue streams that are less susceptible to economic fluctuations than private sector work. This aligns perfectly with what CEO Gary Bowman describes as their strategy to "build multi-year federal revenue streams."
What creates a competitive moat here is Bowman's proprietary sensor technologies and processing techniques that have improved capture rates, image resolution, and delivery timelines. These technological capabilities appear to have created meaningful differentiation in a specialized field, with the press release noting these advancements have "uniquely enabled" Bowman to meet the contract's large-scale requirements.
The "decades long history" of supporting USDA mentioned in the release indicates strong institutional knowledge and established relationships - crucial advantages in federal contracting where incumbent providers often have significant edges in contract renewals. While financial terms aren't disclosed, the scale of the project and its characterization as building "reliable reoccurring sources of revenue" suggests material impact on Bowman's federal business segment.
Contract extends company’s support of 11.2-million-acre nationwide aerial acquisition and orthoimagery project for National Resource Inventory (NRI) program
RESTON, Va., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and program management firm, was awarded a continuation contract to provide aerial acquisition and orthoimagery services under a new Phase II contract for the National Resource Inventory (NRI) program. The work is to be performed under contract with the Farm Production and Conservation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-FPAC). Building on the completion of the initial task order in 2024, Bowman is supporting most of the program’s data collection efforts covering roughly 11.2 million acres across the United States.
The USDA’s NRI program assesses the status, condition and trends of land, soil, water and related natural resources nationwide. This year, the program will survey approximately 70,000 sites averaging 160 acres per site. This win builds on Bowman’s decades long history of supporting the USDA, the NRI and other related initiatives.
“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,” said Gary Bowman, founder and CEO of Bowman. “Our history of long-standing client relationships, advanced high resolution aerial image capture and efficient large-scale data processing position us to win large-scale assignments, build reliable reoccurring sources of revenue and deliver consistent value to our agency partners and our shareholders.”
Bowman’s proprietary sensor technologies and processing techniques have significantly improved capture rates, image resolution and delivery timelines and greatly enhanced the efficiency and reliability of data delivery for the USDA NRI program. These advancements, developed over time, have uniquely enabled Bowman to meet the large-scale demands of the contract while improving the cost-effectiveness of geospatial-focused work across its portfolio.
About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure, technology and project management solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment. With over 2,400 employees in more than 100 locations throughout the United States, Bowman provides extensive planning, engineering, geospatial, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN. For more information, visit bowman.com or investors.bowman.com.
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