U.S. Department of the Interior Recognizes Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc.Business Editors GREENBELT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2000 Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc. (G&O) was recently recognized by the United States Geological Survey The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. (USGS USGS United States Geological Survey (US Department of the Interior) ), National Mapping Division (NMD NMD Neuromuscular disease, see there ) as a "Top Performer" for its efforts as one of the top private sector contractors. G&O was presented this prestigious award for its performance on the Cartographic car·tog·ra·phy n. The art or technique of making maps or charts. [French cartographie : carte, map (from Old French, from Latin charta, carta, paper made from papyrus Services Contract (CSC) for NMD. Under the CSC Contract, G&O provides a wide range of photogrammetric and mapping services. This is NMD's only board scope contract, which produces standard and non-standard, graphic and digital cartographic products, as well as surveying and photogrammetry photogrammetry: see aerial and satellite photography. services. During the past two years, G&O has provided Graphic Updates to the standard 7.5-minute quadrangle quadrangle Rectangular open space completely or partially enclosed by buildings of an academic or civic character. The grounds of a quadrangle are often grassy or landscaped. maps, Digital Line Graph In graph theory, the line graph L(G) of an undirected graph G is a graph such that
Moreover, G&O was commended for their professionalism during technical briefings, negotiations, and follow-up technical discussions. Says Mr. Phil Havens, Contracting Officer for the USGS, "It is a pleasure working with the employees of G&O. Their dedication and professionalism in providing quality and timely products are very evident." Commenting on the USGS's coordination, Brandon Smith, Senior Vice President for G&O's Geographic Sciences Division, stated, "The professional interaction at both the management and technical levels of the NMD is exceptional and contributes in large part to the overall success of this contract." Smith added, "Clearly the open communication and mutual respect has made a marked impact on G&O's overall performance during the course of the contract. NMD's process for managing contractors is one of the best that I have encountered in my 20 years of working on federal contracts. The willingness to consider new and innovative ideas and learn from each other is the hallmark of this process. NMD is to be commended for its leadership in this regard." Established in 1950, G&O is a General Civil, Transportation, Environmental, and Geographic Sciences services firm headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland. With 20 offices in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , Georgia, and Florida, G&O is committed to helping our clients achieve their goals. For more information about G&O please visit www.G-and-O.com. |
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