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Request NIOGEMS Software

Software, data, training, and support are all provided at no cost to eligible users.

The National Indian Oil & Gas, Energy, and Mineral System (NIOGEMS) is only available to Tribal offices and Tribal-supporting federal entities including the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), and the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office (AVSO).

What You Need

Eligibility

Software licensing will be distributed to individual organizations comprised of Tribal members and/or employees of federal entities that work to support Tribes.

Federal User Requirements

You must input a request into the Identity Information System (IIS/eProfile) and have an internet connection.

If you are with a Department of the Interior office outside of BIA, please contact us for more information.

System Requirements

Remote to Server (i.e., site server install where desktops remotely access the application server using remote desktop protocol):

  • Operating System: Windows Server 2012 Standard and Datacenter or newer
  • Processors: 2 RAM (memory); 16 GB minimum (24 GB recommended)
  • Disk Space Storage: C: drive (standard) D*: drive for Oracle & NIOGEMS code (minimum 20 GB) E*: drive for Imagery and Supplemental GIS data (minimum 30 GB) F*: drive for Oracle database (minimum 50 GB)
    • *Data on drives D, E, and F can be combined on one drive (minimum 100GB) at site discretion.
  • Software/Licenses: Microsoft Office Excel, a PDF creator, and ArcGIS licenses, Client Access License (CAL). DEMD will work with the site and BIA’s Branch of Geospatial Support (BOGS) to help the site obtain the necessary ArcGIS licenses. Client Access License (CAL)–sufficient licenses for the number of potential NIOGEMS users.

Stand Alone PC:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit
  • RAM (memory): 8 GB
  • Available Disk Space: 100 GB
  • Software/Licenses: MS Office Excel and ArcGIS licenses. DEMD will work with the site and BOGS to help the site obtain the necessary licenses.
  • Graphics Card: Desktop or laptop with 32 MB (64 MB or higher recommended) capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution display.
  • User Display: 17-inch flat panel (larger recommended; dual monitors suggested)
  • CD-ROM/DVD Drive: CD/DVD reader required; USB may be used

Fees

There is no cost to request software.

How to Apply

Next Steps

DEMD will continue to provide technical support, training, software updates, and monthly data updates to the Tribe after the installation process and initial training is complete.

At any time, a Tribal Administrator may request another training session. DEMD will dispatch trainers to hold the class at the location designated by the Tribe—free of cost.

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