Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring Systems 2016-2021

Award Date 4/5/2016
Last Date To Order 7/17/2021
Shared Ceiling $15M
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring Systems 2016-2021 is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle established by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to procure specialized seismic monitoring equipment and related technologies. The contract supports the USGS's critical research and monitoring programs focused on earthquake and volcanic activity across the United States. Under this vehicle, the agency acquires advanced seismic instrumentation, including seismometers, data loggers, cables, recorders, sensors, and associated hardware and software critical to monitoring geological activities and supporting scientific research.

The contract vehicle features multiple prime contractors, with Nanometrics Inc., Kinemetrics Inc., Trimble Inc., and Silicon Audio Seismic, LLC being the most frequent awardees of delivery orders. Delivery orders typically range from $7,000 to $1.7 million, with most having completion dates aligned with the master IDIQ's July 17, 2021 expiration. The task orders consistently demonstrate no set-aside designations, indicating open competition among contractors. Performance locations are predominantly in California cities such as Lakewood, Pasadena, and Sunnyvale, reflecting the concentration of seismic monitoring technology providers in the region. These delivery orders support various USGS programs, including earthquake monitoring networks, volcanic research, and even disaster recovery efforts, such as equipment replacement in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017.

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