DoD Advanced Geophysical Classification
DoD developed advanced geophysical classification to improve the efficiency of cleaning up munitions and to focus its resources on addressing the potential explosives safety risks at munitions response sites (MRSs). To ensure quality data, the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health (ODASD(ESOH)) created the DoD Advanced Geophysical Classification Accreditation Program (DAGCAP) to accredit organizations that use advanced geophysical classification at MRSs.
DAGCAP
On April 11, 2016, the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy, Installations, and Environment) established the DAGCAP, requiring the DoD Components to begin using DAGCAP accredited organizations for advanced geophysical classification work beginning in calendar year 2017.
Accreditation through the DAGCAP is achieved through a two-step process: 1) assessing the organization’s quality system, and 2) successfully demonstrating capabilities performed at the Aberdeen Proving Ground DAGCAP test site.
The DAGCAP uses two third-party accreditation bodies to provide a unified program for organizations to demonstrate competency and document conformance to requirements.
The requirements are based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017, supplemented by the DoD Quality Systems Requirements for Organizations Performing Advanced Geophysical Classification.. The scope of accreditation is as follows: ISO 17025:2017, General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration laboratories, accreditation for Technology (Electro Magnetic Induction), Test (Subsurface Munitions), and Method (Advanced Geophysical Accreditation). The Environmental Data Quality Workgroup provides management and oversight of the DAGCAP.
DoD has selected and formally recognized two accreditation bodies to administer the DAGCAP:
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) https://www.a2la.org/
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) www.anab.org
Organizations planning to use the advanced geophysical classification at DoD MRSs should begin the application process by directly contacting either accreditation body.
The accrediting bodies will accept applications, conduct assessments, issue assessment reports, monitor implementation of corrective action responses, and issue accreditation certificates. Each accreditation body publishes a list of organizations that hold current accreditation for the advanced geophysical classification. You can visit their websites for this information.
Organizations Accredited to Perform Advanced Geophysical Classification
AcornSI and NAEVA Joint Venture, LLC (AN JV)
1487 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200
McLean, VA 22101
Accrediting Body: ANAB
Terms of validation: 05/03/2017 through 03/29/2025
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 06/01/2018 through 06/30/2026
Aptim Federal Services LLC
500 Penn Center Blvd. 9th floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 09/28/2017 through 11/30/2025
ARCADIS U.S., INC.
7550 Teague Road, Suite 210
Hanover, MD 21076
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 06/22/2017 through 10/31/2025
Black Tusk Geophysics
1755 West Broadway, Suite 401
Vancouver, BC Canada
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 07/12/2017 through 07/31/2025.
BRISTOL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
720 Corporate Circle, Suite D
Golden, CO 80401
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 05/21/2024 through 05/31/2026
CH2M, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
2411 Dulles Corner Park, Suite 500
Herndon, VA 20171
Accrediting Body: ANAB
Terms of validation: 03/08/2021 through 05/03/2025
FPM REMEDIATIONS, INC.
5811 University Heights Blvd. Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78249
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 09/28/2020 through 07/31/2026
HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL)
11107 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 400
Reston, VA 20190
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 04/13/2018 through 04/30/2026
InDepth Corporation
10954 Via Frontera
San Diego, CA 92127
Accrediting Body: ANAB
Terms of validation: 9/23/2021 through 10/31/2025
Parsons Corporation
1776 Lincoln Street, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80203
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 06/30/2017 through 06/30/2025
Tetra Tech, Inc.
1320 N Courthouse Rd, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
Accrediting Body: A2LA
Terms of validation: 08/09/2017 through 09/30/2025
TPMC – White River, LLC
222 Valley Creek Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
Accrediting Body: ANAB
Terms of validation: 11/30/2017 through 11/30/2025
USA Environmental, Inc.
720 Brooker Creek, Blvd., Suite 204
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Accrediting Body: ANAB
Terms of validation: 10/27/2020 through 12/11/2024
Weston Solutions, Inc.
1400 Weston Way
West Chester, PA 19380
Accrediting Body: ANAB
Terms of validation: 12/21/2017 through 12/21/2025
Disclaimer:
This information may not be up to date. Please verify all information with the respective accredited organizations.
Software Validated for Advanced Geophysical Classification
DoD must validate all software used for advanced geophysical classification accreditation in accordance with section 5.4.7.2 (a) of the Department of Defense Quality Systems Requirements for Advanced Geophysical Classification. The DAGCAP defines validated software as software that DoD either used successfully on a previous Environmental Security Research and Development Program (ESTCP) demonstration, or software that has produced equivalent or better results. The advanced geophysical classification software that DoD demonstrated successfully on ESTCP projects is considered previously validated and is not specifically called out below. Consult with the appropriate individual software vendor on specific limitations associated with individual versions.
The validated advanced classification software programs are:
UXAnalyze V8.5, V9.0, V9.10, V9.2, V9.3.3, V9.4, V9.5, V9.6, V9.7, V9.8, V9.9, V9.10, V21.1, V21.2, V22.1; V2024.1;
UXOLab V1.0, V1.1, V2.0, V3.1;
EMCLASS v2.1.6; v3.1.7; v3.2;
UX-Classify V1.0 (MM2x2 cued only), v20240318.1 (APEX and MM2x2) ; and
BTField V12.24 (UltraTEM ISS only), v14.3 (Classifier and ISS).
Links to Advanced Classification/DAGCAP Tools
Quality Assurance Project Plan Template for Advanced Geophysical Classification