Appendix E. NSDI Strategic Plan - Fiscal Year 2014 Performance Summary

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

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

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

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

 


 

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