Woolpert Wins $49.9M USACE Contract for Coastal Mapping and Nautical Charting — Woolpert, Inc.

Event summary

Woolpert secures a two-year, $49.9M contract to support the USACE I-ATLAS center for coastal mapping and nautical charting.
The contract involves operations, maintenance, and technical support for airborne lidar bathymetry and related technologies.
Data collected will aid in assessing storm impacts, identifying debris and vegetation changes, and informing infrastructure planning.
Woolpert has supported I-ATLAS since 2010, previously known as JALBTCX.
The contract is set to conclude in March 2028.

The big picture

Woolpert's $49.9M contract with USACE underscores the growing importance of advanced geospatial technologies in managing coastal and inland waterway infrastructure. The deal highlights the strategic role of lidar bathymetry in disaster response and environmental monitoring, aligning with broader trends in climate resilience and infrastructure planning. Woolpert's long-standing support of I-ATLAS positions it as a key player in the federal government's efforts to enhance coastal mapping and nautical charting capabilities.

What we're watching

Technological Advancements: How Woolpert's sensor improvements and upgrades will enhance the accuracy and efficiency of coastal mapping and nautical charting.
Disaster Response: Whether the data collected under this contract will significantly improve the assessment of storm and disaster impacts, leading to better infrastructure planning and relief spending.
Market Expansion: The pace at which Woolpert can leverage this contract to expand its geospatial services globally, given its existing support for multiple federal agencies.