NSDI Plan Implementation Approach
The FGDC community is working collaboratively to implement
the NSDI Strategic Plan. The FGDC Executive Committee has the lead
responsibility for overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the
plan. Designated Federal officials, appointed from the FGDC Executive
Committee, are serving as executive champions for each of the
objectives in the plan. Implementation plans were developed for each of
the objectives in the strategic plan, describing how the actions will
be implemented and measured. This summary describes the fiscal year
(FY) 2014 implementation status for all of the actions and tasks
included in the NSDI Strategic Plan and implementation plans.
Performance Summary
The NSDI Strategic Plan includes 3 strategic goals, 9 objectives, and 29 actions. The implementation plan for the strategic plan includes more detailed tasks and performance metrics for each of the actions in the strategic plan. The following table is a summary of the implementation status:
- FY 2014. The status report includes 28 tasks for fiscal year 2014. Of these tasks, 19 are reported as complete (shown in gray), and 9 are reported as not complete but in progress (shown in yellow).
- FY 2015/2016. The status report includes 37 draft tasks for FY 2015 and FY 2016. Currently, all of these draft tasks are reported as on schedule (shown in green).
The FGDC Executive Committee will continue to monitor the implementation of the goals and objectives in the NSDI Strategic Plan. The Executive Committee and FGDC Office of the Secretariat will continue to keep the FGDC community and key partners, such as the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, apprised of the status of implementation. The Executive Committee and Secretariat will also seek feedback on strategies to improve the implementation process and more effectively communicate results.
Additional information on the NSDI Strategic Plan, including
the complete version of the fiscal year 2014 Status Report, is
available at www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan.
| STRATEGIC GOAL 1 –
DEVELOP CAPABILITIES FOR NATIONAL SHARED SERVICES |
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|---|---|---|
| Objective 1.1: Develop geospatial interoperability reference architecture | ||
| Action 1.1.1. Establish reference architecture to assure interoperability utilizing published open service standards to share data among unclassified, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and classified domains and missions. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.1.1.1. Develop draft Geospatial Information Reference Architecture (GIRA) | Metric: Completion of draft GIRA FY 14 Target: Draft completed and prepared for distribution for comments |
Complete |
| 1.1.1.2. Review by participating agencies | Metric: Review of comments received from DHS, DOI,
& NGA FY 14 Target: 100% comments adjudicated |
In Progress |
| 1.1.1.3. Review by FGDC agencies | Metric: Review of comments received FY 14 Target: 100% of comments received adjudicated |
In Progress |
| 1.1.1.4. Final approval of GIRA by FGDC and transmittal to the Federal CIO Council for inclusion as a Federal Enterprise Architecture reference document | Metric: Transmittal of GIRA to Federal CIO
Council Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.1.2. Define the role of the Geospatial Platform as a technology and collaboration environment for unclassified geospatial information sharing. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.1.2.1. Develop components of GIRA that describe the role of the Geospatial Platform for information sharing | Metric: Draft completed and prepared for
distribution for comments FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 1.1.2.2. Develop and present outreach and training materials to educate the community on the role of the Geospatial Platform for supporting information sharing | Metric: Presentation on Geospatial Platform role
for information sharing environment at one national geospatial
meeting Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.1.3. Identify Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council requirements, shared services, and other infrastructure that can be reused and leveraged by the NSDI, including access control, search, and discovery. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.1.3.1. Develop and deliver briefing to CIO Council/Shared Services Executive Steering Committee on Geospatial Platform and NSDI | Metric: Delivery of briefing Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 1.1.3.2. Work with OMB Financial Management Line of Business (OMB MAX team) to identify collaboration and technology re-use opportunities | Metric: Completion of outline/brief white paper on
opportunities for sharing between MAX and Platform Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 1.1.3.3. Develop white paper on use/sharing of technology components existing within Departments and among the OMB shared services for the benefit of the NSDI | Metric: Completion of white paper Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Objective 1.2: Establish the Geospatial Platform as the Federal geospatial data, services, and applications Web-based service environment | ||
| Action 1.2.1. Establish Service Level or Interagency Agreements between and among government agencies and the Geospatial Platform Managing Partner. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.2.1.1. Complete FY 14 Funding Agreements | Metric: Completion of FY 14 Funding
Agreements FY 14 Target: 100% of Agreements completed |
Complete |
| 1.2.1.2. Develop model SLA for customers hosting data on Geospatial Platform |
Metric: Completion of model SLA FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
In Progress |
| Action 1.2.2. Establish the Geospatial Platform Oversight Body and develop its operating procedures, scope, and roles for Federal and non-Federal members. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.2.2.1. Establish Charter for Geospatial Platform Oversight Body | Metric: Completion of Charter Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 1.2.2.2. Establish Geospatial Platform Oversight
Body |
Metric:Establishment of Oversight Body Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.2.3. Implement the primary contracting mechanism to continue Geospatial Platform development and operations and maintenance for FY 2014 and beyond | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.2.3.1. Award contract for Geospatial Platform support | Metric: Award of contract FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| Action 1.2.4. Implement communities of interest on the Geospatial Platform for collaboration, including a shared investment planning “Marketplace” and data theme communities, as outlined in OMB Circular A–16. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.2.4.1. Establish Geospatial Platform Marketplace as operational capability | Metric: Establishment of Marketplace
capability FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 1.2.4.2. Establish initial capabilities for A–16 Theme communities on Geospatial Platform | Metric: Establishment of initial capabilities for
A–16 communities FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 1.2.4.3. Define workflow for creating new communities on Geospatial Platform | Metric: Completion of workflow document Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.2.5. Develop guidance for Federal agencies and their partners that describes how to use the Geospatial Platform to store and publish data and metadata and how to use services in the Platform’s common hosting infrastructure. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.2.5.1.Develop draft guidance for use of the Geospatial Platform | Metric: Completion of draft guidance FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 1.2.5.2. Finalize guidance for use of the Geospatial Platform | Metric: Completion of final guidance Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.2.6. Solicit advice and recommendations from the NGAC and community partners on ways to expand and enhance the Geospatial Platform for broader use and value by the non-Federal community. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.2.6.1. Include section on Geospatial Platform in 2014 FGDC Guidance to NGAC | Metric:Inclusion of Platform language in 2014 NGAC
Guidance FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 1.2.6.2. Provide briefings and seek feedback from NGAC on Geospatial Platform developments | Metric: Completion of NGAC
briefings/feedback Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.2.7. Define the concept and develop an implementation plan for a “Data as a Service” (DAAS) offering within the Geospatial Platform Marketplace. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.2.7.1. Develop concept paper for Platform Marketplace DAAS offering | Metric: Completion of concept paper Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 1.2.7.2. Complete implementation plan for Platform Marketplace DAAS offering | Metric: Completion of implementation plan Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Objective 1.3: Expand the use of cloud computing | ||
| Action 1.3.1. Define the Department of the Interior (DOI) Foundation Cloud Services consumer requirements, scope of service levels, and repeatable workflows for Geospatial Platform users. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.3.1.1. (1) Draft acquisition Task Order and government cost estimate for Cloud-IaaS using a DOI-sanctioned vehicle, and complete review by FGDC Executive Committee; (2) Develop draft performance work statement measures/metrics | Metric: Completion of draft Task Order FY 14 Target: 100% completed |
In Progress |
| 1.3.1.2. Execute Cloud IaaS Task Order to initiate Geospatial Platform server hosting | Metric: Completion of final Task Order Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 1.3.1.3. Complete memorandum announcing Shared Cloud hosting and managed services bundles | Metric: Completion and distribution of memorandum
and guide Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.3.2. Provide guidance, best practices, and case studies for agencies considering migration of agency stored content and services to commodity cloud providers. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.3.2.1. Provide guidance, best practices, and case studies for agencies considering migration of agency-stored content and services to commodity cloud providers | Metric: Completion of workshop Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 1.3.2.2. Develop workshop report highlighting tutorial materials, best practices, and case studies for use of geospatial cloud services | Metric: Completion of workshop report Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.3.3. Develop an options paper for expanding the currently defined common hosting environment with capabilities available in the commercial market. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.3.3.1.Perform and document market review of existing geospatial service hosting options that support endorsed standards to enable Geospatial Platform community publishers to host compatible data and services. | Metric: Completion of market review Draft FY 16 Target: 100% completed |
On Schedule |
| Objective 1.4: Promote the use of geospatial multiagency acquisition vehicles for interagency and intergovernmental purchases | ||
| Action 1.4.1. Inventory available and planned geospatial acquisition vehicles open to Federal agencies and non-Federal partners. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 1.4.1.1. Complete implementation Action Plan for Objective 1.4 (FY 15 implementation) | Metric: Completion of Action Plan Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 1.4.2. Create a mechanism for sharing information on the availability and use of consolidated acquisition vehicles. | ||
| 1.4.1.2. Complete implementation Action Plan for Objective 1.4 (FY 15 implementation) | Metric: Completion of Action Plan Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| STRATEGIC GOAL 2 –
ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF
FEDERAL GEOSPATIAL RESOURCES |
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|---|---|---|
| Objective 2.1: Advance the portfolio management process for National Geospatial Data Assets (NGDA) | ||
| Action 2.1.1. Identify foundational NGDAs and high-priority data themes and datasets to be included in NSDI portfolio management. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 2.1.1.1. Identify initial baseline of NGDA Datasets | Metric: Initial NGDA Datasets identified Target: FY14 Q3, 100% |
Complete |
| 2.1.1.2. Complete and submit NGDA Dataset maturity baseline assessment | Metric: NGDA Dataset Maturity Assessment
complete Draft Target: FY15 Q1, 30%; FY15 Q3, 100% |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.1.3. Complete and submit NGDA Theme administrative maturity baseline assessment | Metric: NGDA Theme Administrative Maturity
complete Draft Target: FY15 Q1, 40%; FY15 Q4, 100%; FY16 and beyond, Ongoing |
On Schedule |
| Action 2.1.2. Define Federal roles and responsibilities in national data management, including metadata and data delivery, taking into account OMB Circular A–16 Supplemental Guidance portfolio management requirements, the Open Data Policy, Geospatial Platform, Data.gov, and other relevant requirements. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 2.1.2.1. Develop a process for selecting and maintaining Executive NGDA Theme Champions, NGDA Theme Leads, and NGDA Dataset Managers | Metric: Process developed and roles filled Draft Target: FY14 Q4, 100%; FY15 and beyond, Ongoing |
Complete |
| Action 2.1.3. Finalize and implement the Circular A–16 Portfolio Implementation Plan to include reporting investments and defining investment requirements. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 2.1.3.1. Review/revise the definition of geospatial investment and budget reporting codes | Metric: Geospatial Investment and Budget Reporting
Codes defined Draft Target: FY15 Q1, 100% |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.3.2. Apply the Geospatial Investment definition and budget reporting codes | Metric: Agencies have instituted revised
definition and coding Draft Target: FY16 Q4, 30%; FY17 and beyond, Ongoing |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.3.3. Develop the A–16 NGDA Portfolio-level processes, reporting requirements, and roles and responsibility requirements for Federal geospatial portfolio management | Metric: Developed the A–16 processes, reporting
requirements, and roles and responsibility requirements Draft Target: FY15 Q4, 100% |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.3.4. Develop a process for Federal agencies to identify resources required for managing geospatial data beyond their agency’s mission | Metric: Process developed Draft Target: FY16 Q4, 100% |
On Schedule |
| Action 2.1.4. Develop a process for monitoring and reporting on the progress of Circular A–16 Data Theme and Geospatial Platform Community management responsibilities, including the use and proliferation of content and technology standards. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 2.1.4.1. Develop NGDA Dataset maturity baseline assessment survey and tool | Metric:Survey and tool complete Draft Target: FY14 Q4, 100% |
In Progress |
| 2.1.4.2. Develop NGDA Dataset report template and tool | Metric: Template and Tool complete Draft Target: FY15 Q1, 100% |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.4.3. Develop NGDA Theme administrative maturity baseline assessment survey and tool | Metric: Survey and tool complete Draft Target: FY14 Q4, 100% |
In Progress |
| 2.1.4.4. Develop NGDA strategic theme plan template and tool | Metric: Template and Tool complete Draft Target: FY15 Q2, 100% |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.4.5. Develop NGDA Theme report template and tool | Metric: Template and Tool complete Draft Target: FY15 Q3, 100% |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.4.6. Develop NGDA Services and (or) applications investment report template, tool, and report | Metric: NGDA Services and (or) Applications
Investment Report template complete; CPIC harvesting algorithms
complete; NGDA Services and (or) Applications Investment Report 100%
complete Draft Target: FY15 Q4, NGDA Services and (or) Applications Investment Report template 100% complete; CPIC harvesting algorithms 100% complete; FY16 Q2, NGDA Services and (or) Applications Investment Report 100% complete; FY17 and beyond, Ongoing |
On Schedule |
| 2.1.4.7. Develop NGDA portfolio summary report template and tool | Metric: Template and Tool complete Draft Target: FY16 Q3, NGDA Portfolio Summary Report Template and Tool 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Objective 2.2: Identify potentially duplicative investments and opportunities for collaborative investments | ||
| Action 2.2.1. Provide guidance and instructions to Federal agencies on use of the Geospatial Platform Marketplace. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 2.2.1.1. Provide FGDC guidance for use of the Marketplace to FGDC member agencies | Metric: Submittal of guidance to FGDC
agencies FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 2.2.1.2. Provide draft guidance on use of the Marketplace that each FGDC member can customize for issuance of their own internal policies | Metric: Submittal of draft guidance for
customization to FGDC agencies FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| Action 2.2.2. Provide guidance and instructions to Federal agencies on use of the Geospatial Platform Marketplace. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 2.2.2.1. Prototype and/or mockup of cost savings/avoidance report with ties to data sources and collection methodology | Metric: Prototype submitted to FGDC Coordination
Group for review and feedback Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 2.2.2.2. Implementation of Marketplace performance metrics dashboard on Geoplatform.gov | Metric: Dashboard available on
Geoplatform.gov Draft FY 16 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 2.2.3. Solicit feedback from the Geospatial Platform user community on future requirements for Marketplace functionality. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 2.2.3.1. Solicit feedback on Marketplace from attendees at national geospatial meetings | Metric: National conference presentations on
Geospatial Platform given with feedback sessions FY 14 Target: Presentations at two (2) national conferences |
Complete |
| STRATEGIC GOAL 3 –
CONVENE LEADERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL COMMUNITY |
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|---|---|---|
| Objective 3.1: Lead and participate in the development and coordination of national and international standards applicable to the geospatial community | ||
| Action 3.1.1. Consult and collaborate with both existing and emerging geospatial communities to advance common standards and approaches. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 3.1.1.1. Identify, monitor, and participate in existing and emerging external geospatial communities (for example, volunteered geographic information, indoor navigation, mobile applications) | Metric: Periodic distribution of information about
existing and potential opportunities for consultation and collaboration
online FY 14 Target: At least one information outreach cycle |
Complete |
| Action 3.1.2. Develop strategic partnerships with existing standards development organizations. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 3.1.2.1. Identify gaps and opportunities for partnerships with existing standards development organizations | Metric: Register FGDC participation in existing
standards development organizations Target FY 14: 50% complete |
In Progress |
| 3.1.2.2. Encourage and maintain FGDC membership in existing standards organizations | Metric: Periodic synopsis of participation in
existing standards organizations published online FY 14 Target: At least one publication cycle |
In Progress |
| Action 3.1.3. Provide technical and educational support to agencies implementing NSDI standards and engage the standards community through workshops or online information-sharing tools such as Web meetings or social media. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 3.1.3.1. Identify means to provide wanted/needed technical and educational support to agencies implementing NSDI standards | Metric: Register training opportunities FY 14 Target: Needs assessment; 75% complete |
In Progress |
| 3.1.3.2. Develop repeatable (yearly) process to provide technical and educational support | Metric: Guidance on yearly process to provide
technical and educational support Draft FY 16 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| 3.1.3.3. Continually update content on standards on www.fgdc.gov, including dynamic information | Metric: Information content about standards is
continually maintained and updated on the FGDC website FY 14 Target: Timely updates |
Complete |
| Objective 3.2: Convene the leadership of the geospatial and nongeospatial communities to develop public/private partnerships and shared approaches for addressing critical national issues | ||
| Action 3.2.1. Engage with the NGAC, key geospatial organizations, and other stakeholders to inform policy decisions and collaboratively identify and address issues of common concern. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 3.2.1.1. Complete 2014 FGDC Guidance to NGAC describing study topics and focus areas | Metric: Completion of guidance FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 3.2.1.2. Hold three in-person meetings with NGAC in FY 2014 | Metric: Completion of in-person meetings FY 14 Target: Three in-person NGAC meetings |
Complete |
| 3.2.1.3. Hold NSDI Leaders Forum meetings to seek input and dialogue on key NSDI issues | Metric: Completion of Leaders Forum meetings FY 14 Target: One Leaders Forum meeting (Q4 FY 14) |
Complete |
| 3.2.1.4. Collaborate with NGAC subcommittees to develop products addressing 2014 NGAC guidance | Metric: Completion of NGAC products/papers
addressing 2014 NGAC guidance Draft FY 15 Target: Adoption of all 2014 NGAC products/papers by December 2014 |
On Schedule |
| Action 3.2.2. Collaborate with the NGAC and other partners to review and develop common approaches to the issue of geolocation privacy. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 3.2.2.1. Incorporate geolocation privacy into 2014 FGDC guidance to the NGAC | Metric: Inclusion of geolocation privacy into 2014
NGAC guidance FY 14 Target: 100% complete |
Complete |
| 3.2.2.2. Collaborate with NGAC privacy subcommittee to address 2014 NGAC guidance | Metric: Completion of NGAC products/papers
addressing 2014 NGAC guidance on geolocation privacy Draft FY 15 Target: Adoption of 2014 NGAC products/papers by December 2014 |
On Schedule |
| Objective 3.3: Raise awareness of the NSDI and its impact on critical national and international issues | ||
| Action 3.3.1. Develop and implement a communication strategy and outreach plan to promote the benefits of NSDI data and the goals of the NSDI Strategic Plan. | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 3.3.1.1. Complete implementation Action Plan for Objective 3.3 (FY 15 implementation) | Metric: Completion of Action Plan Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
| Action 3.3.2. Promote the vision of NSDI globally through active participation and support for activities such as the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI), the United Nations Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM), and the U.S. Group on Earth Observations (USGEO). | ||
| Task | Performance Indicator | Task Status |
| 3.3.2.1. Complete implementation Action Plan for Objective 3.3 (FY 15 implementation) | Metric: Completion of Action Plan Draft FY 15 Target: 100% complete |
On Schedule |
Appendix E