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Office of Trust Services Geospatial Support

Serving Indian Country and the BIA

  • The October 2012 - March 2013 Training Schedule has been released!  Please submit your registration forms at the end of the schedule to our email, otsgs@bia.gov, or by fax to 303-231-5229.  We look forward to seeing you at our many training sessions.
  • The National Tribal GIS User Conference will be November 5-9, 2012 and will be held at Southwest Indian Polytechnical Institute (SIPI) in Albuquerque, NM. We will be represented there so come by and see us.
  • ArcGIS 10.1 software is now available for distribution to Tribal ELA customers only as of June 25, 2012! Please see the ArcGIS 10.1 Product List! This version of ArcGIS has not been fully tested by us and is used at your own risk. We will support you to the best of our ability, but there may be issues where our Help Desk will not be able to support you due to no familiarity with the nuances of the new software. In such case, we will gladly provide assistance with any issues you may have that we cannot support through ESRI Support Services. Feel free to contact the OTSGS Help Desk for any questions concerning this software.
  • 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 currently distributing v10.0 to the BIA.  Changes affecting those within BIA using previous versions of the software who wish to upgrade to version 10.0, for those placing orders for ArcGIS for 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):

 

  • ArcGIS 10.0 software is available for distribution to the BIA since January 11, 2011! Please see the ArcGIS 10.0 Product List.  The v10.1 release to the BIA is currently waiting on approval from IAIT-Change Control Board.  It is currently undergoing testing.  Once completed we will begin distribution within the next few months.

 

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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 10.1 Product List (for Tribes only)

View ArcGIS 10.0 Product List (for BIA only)

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 BIA 10.0 orders, please refer to the minimum system requirements prior to installation and also refer to this list of FAQ.

For ArcGIS Tribal 10.1 orders, please refer to the minimum system requirements prior to installation.

 

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 5 has been released for v10.0 and it can be downloaded here.

As patches and Service Packs become available for ArcGIS 10.1, they will be posted here:

Announcement:  Service Pack 1 for v10.1 will be released in October 2012.

ArcGIS Administrator and Parcel Editing General Maintenance Patches for ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1

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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.

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. 

  • 2012 Training Schedule - The OTSGS training schedule for January-September 2012 is available. 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. Watch for news about the release of the new 2012-2013 Training Schedule to be released in the next couple of months.
  • 2012 Updated Training Policy   

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.  For directions to the OTSGS click for maps:  map1 and map2.

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

  • Anne 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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