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Office of Trust Services Geospatial Support

 

GIS Support Program Serving Tribes and BIA

  Important Announcements
  • ESRI is once again taking submissions for the Tribal Map Display at the 2012 International Users Conference and the second edition of the Tribal GIS Map Book that was first distributed at the 2008 Users Conference.  They plan to have this new edition of the book out by the International User Conference in July 2012. The 2012 Tribal Map Display will once again be featured in the Federal Showcase this year.  For more information see the ESRI Events Section below.
  • National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) Training to be held in Boulder City, Nevada on May 15th and 16th.  These are single day courses, so pick the day that works best for you.  It is being offered by the USGS and hosted by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR).  This course is absolutely free and there are only a few seats left.  They will be using Nevada data for this course and you can download their agenda here.
  • Passes are now available for the ESRI International User Conference--The 2012 ESRI User Conference is coming up, July 23-27, 2012 in San Diego, CA and there are some available passes to attend this conference through the ELA.  Please contact the OTSGS Help Desk for more information.
  • New 2012 Training Schedule has been released - The OTSGS is pleased to announce the release of the training schedule for January-September 2012. All registrations can be faxed to 303-231-5229 or emailed to otsgs@bia.gov. All questions can be directed to the OTSGS Help Desk at 877-293-9494.
  • The Office of Trust Services has made the decision that the name, National Geospatial Resource Center (NGRC), will no longer be used.  We will now be called Office of Trust Services Geospatial Support.  Be assured that all current support and services will still be available.  This is just a way to differentiate the way we are currently structured with how we were structured in the past.  Thank you all for your understanding during this transitional period.  
  • The Office of Trust Services Geospatial Support is pleased to announce that the general distribution of ArcGIS Desktop version 10 to BIA employees has begun.  Changes affecting those within BIA using previous versions of the software who wish to upgrade to version 10, for those placing orders for ArcGIS Desktop for the first time, or for those who choose to continue using previous versions that are currently pointed to the OTSGS License Manager server, use the links below for more information (this pertains to BIA users only):

 

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THE DOI / ESRI ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT (ELA)

The current Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) between Esri and the Department of the Interior (DOI), USGS BPA No. G09PA00003, was amended by Addendum 2008BPA4818 on October 1, 2008, and has been extended through March 10, 2013.

The BIA, Federally Recognized Tribal Entities (FRTE) and PL 93-638 compacted organizations can obtain specific Esri products through the Office of Trust Services Geospatial Support (OTSGS) at no cost. The OTSGS administers the configuration, distribution, and support of the Esri products related to the Agreement.

The Enterprise License Agreement provides:

  • ArcGIS core software and most extensions
  • Select Virtual Campus Standard Subscription courses and workshops
  • Paid maintenance for existing products
  • A limited number of Esri specialty products
  • Discounts on purchases of other Esri and third-party royalty products
  • Technical Support: All technical support inquiries should be directed to the OTSGS Help Desk  

Please read the 2011 updated OTSGS ELA Participation Policy here.

 

PRODUCT LIST

View ArcGIS 10 Product List

The items in the list are available at no cost to approved applicants. Use the list of products and part numbers to help you complete your order. Please note that new Esri Virtual Campus Web Courses are added to the product list frequently.

For ArcGIS 10 orders, please refer to the minimum system requirements prior to installation and also refer to this list of FAQ.

 

HOW TO OBTAIN GIS SOFTWARE 

Please take note of the new ordering process.

To become a new ELA customer, a designated Departmental Point of Contact can call the OTSGS Help Desk at 877-293-9494 to start the application process for eligible Departments.  Once the application is approved, ELA customers can order software through the OTSGS Help Desk.

If you are an existing ELA customer, the Departmental Point of Contact (POC) can contact the OTSGS Help Desk.  Afterwards, an ELA Reconciliation Consultant will be in contact and work with you to update existing customer information and to order new products.  Please select items from the Product List when ordering.

Please be aware that, under the current Esri/DOI License Agreement, the OTSGS will not automatically send upgrades for existing software licenses.  Contact the OTSGS Help Desk to request software upgrades.

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PRODUCT NEWS

For the latest information about Esri Products visit ESRI Products.

Service Pack 4 has been released for v10.0 and it can be downloaded here.

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OTHER ESRI PRODUCTS  

Esri products not listed in the Product List may be available for purchase at a discount. Approved applicants may use Requisitions, credit cards, or Purchase Orders to acquire those products. Price quotes can be requested by contacting Charlotte Jordan, Esri Federal Customer Service Representative, E-mail: cjordan@esri.com, phone: 888-377-4575, extension 1-2602. 

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ESRI EVENTS

To learn about Esri events, visit ESRI Events.

 TRIBAL GIS

ESRI is once again taking submissions for the Tribal Map Display at the 2012 International Users Conference and the second edition of the Tribal GIS Map Book that was first distributed at the 2008 Users Conference.  ESRI plans to have this new edition of the book out by the International User Conference in July 2012.  The 2012 Tribal Map Display will once again be featured in the Federal Showcase this year.

Tribal GIS

The Tribal GIS book and 2012 Tribal Map Display showcases the latest innovative GIS projects in the Tribal GIS community and help demonstrate how geospatial technology is being used to analyze and address a broad range of issues that Tribal communities are facing.  The book is not possible without you and the submissions from the Tribal GIS users, so please consider sending ESRI a map that showcases how your Tribe is using GIS.

They still have the submissions from last year's Tribal Map Gallery at the 2011 User Conference and plan to include them in the new edition of the Tribal GIS Map book.

Here are the items and requirements they need for these submissions:

  • IMAGE(S)
    • Maps, Screenshots, Photos AND TRIBE LOGO
    • IMAGE FORMAT:  Maximum image file size:  10 MB.  Digital images (photos, diagrams and/or maps) must be at least 300 DPI and in TIFF, JPEG or PDF format.
  • CAPTION for each image
    • CAPTION FORMAT:  Microsoft Word (or copy and paste into the online submission form)
    • CAPTION LENGTH:  150-250 words per map description
  • SIGNED and COMPLETED PERMISSION FORM
    • Please list all graphics and text you are submitting in the permission form so all maps, logos, quotes and captions are covered in the permission.
  • QUOTE from you on how GIS benefits your Tribe or is being used throughout your Tribe
  • ALSO, we will plan to use any received submissions for the 2012 Tribal Map Display as well as possible inclusion in the Tribal GIS map book.  Please let us know if you only want your submission in the Tribal Display or in the Tribal GIS Map Book.

To submit your images, caption, permission form and quote please email all pieces to TribalMapBook2@esri.com

The deadline to submit a map for possible inclusion is Friday, May 11, 2012!

Feel free to pass this along to others in the Tribal Community who might be interested.  Let Anne Taylor know if you have any questions and they look forward to including your maps in the 2012 Tribal Map Display at this year's User Conference and in the next Tribal GIS map book!

If you have questions, please send an email to anne_taylor@esri.com.

 

OTSGS and ESRI GIS TRAINING  

The Office of Trust Services Geospatial Support (OTSGS) provides GIS training to BIA offices and employees of Federally Recognized Tribal Entities. There is no tuition cost for this training.  Expenses for transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals are the responsibility of the participant. Training courses are taught at the OTSGS Lakewood Training Facility in Lakewood, CO and various field locations. Training dates and availability are subject to change at the discretion of the OTSGS. 

Complete the registration form (the last page of the training schedule)  and fax the printed form to OTSGS Registration at 303-231-5229 or email to otsgs@bia.gov.  Please contact OTSGS registration at 877-293-9494 (OTSGS Help Desk) for further questions.

Instructor-Led and Virtual Campus Training News

A select number of Esri Web-based, standard subscription, Virtual Campus GIS courses and workshops are now available, at no cost, through the current Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) between Esri and the Department of the Interior (DOI).  Please see the Product List for available courses through the ELA, and contact the OTSGS Help Desk to enroll in courses. Go to ESRI for detailed information about specific courses available in the Product List.

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 POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION

OTSGS Help Desk:  877-293-9494, otsgs@bia.gov

  • Ann Taylor: 303-449-7779, extension 8276
    Esri Federal Account Manager. E-mail:     anne_taylor@esri.com Fax: 303-449-8830

  • Charlotte Jordan: 888-377-4575, extension 1-2602
    Esri Federal Customer Service Rep. E-mail:     cjordan@esri.com Fax: 909-793-4801

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2012 Office of Trust Services Geospatial Support