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140G0221R0003

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

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by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

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Legacy Doc #: UGS

Delivery Location Code: 0006437106

USGS Albuquerque Seismic Lab

Target Rd 10002 Isleta SE

Kirtland AFB NM 87117 US

00010 Technical Support Services Base Period

Product/Service Code: R425

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Delivery: 04/30/2026

Period of Performance: 11/01/2021 to 04/30/2022

00020 Technical Support Services- Period One

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2023

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/01/2022 to 04/30/2023

00030 Technical Support Services- Period Two

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2024

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/01/2023 to 04/30/2024

00040 Technical Support Services- Period Three

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2025

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/01/2024 to 04/30/2025

00050 Technical Support Services-Period Four

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2026

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026

00060 Six month extension

(Option Line Item)

03/30/2026

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 10/30/2026

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

SECTION B -- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION D -- PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 GS0501 PACKAGING AND MARKING – COMMERCIAL PRACTICE JUL 2011

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

52.246-3 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT MAY 2001

52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT APR 1984

E.2 GS0715 PLACE OF INSPECTION JUL 2001

SECTION F -- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER(AUG 1989) – ALTERNATE I APR 1984

F.2 GS0905 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE JUL 2001

F.3 GS0911 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE – OPTIONS JUL 2001

F.4 GS0919 LEGAL HOLIDAYS JAN 2002

F.5 GS0921 TIME AND PLACE OF DELIVERY – DATA ITEMS JUL 2001

F.6 GS0924 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES JUL 2001

F.7 GS0933 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT---COST REIMBURSEMENT JUL 2001

F.8 GS0942 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY----TIME OF DELIVERY JUL 2001

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 GS1106 INCREMENTAL FUNDING – CPFF JUL 2002

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 GS1311 RESTRICTION ON FUTURE CONTRACTING WITH USGS JUL 2001

H.2 GS1329 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS JUL 2001

H.3 GS1330 KEY PERSONNEL JUL 2001

H.4 GS1332 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE JUL 2001

H.5 GS1346 COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT—GOVERNMENT-

OWNED FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT APR 2003

H.6 GS1352 SUBCONTRACTING RESTRICTION JUL 2001

H.7 GS1359 TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION JUL 2001

H.8 GS1366 NONDISCREIMINATION NOTICE TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND LESSORS JAN 2000

H.10 GS1388 EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION NOT AUTHORIZED JUL 2001

H.12 GS1407 CONFIDENTIALITY OF USGS PLANNING DATA JUL 2001

H.13 GS1410 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED DATA JUL 2001

H.14 GS1413 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY – USE AT GOVERNMENT FACILITY JUL 2001

H.15 GS1416 STORAGE SPACE FOR CONTRACTOR’S USE JUL 2001

H.16 ECONOMICAL REPAIR LIMITATION

H.17 PERMITS AND LICENSES - GENERAL

H.18 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

H.19 GS1326 INDEMNITY JUL 2001

H.20 GS1348 ACCIDENT REPORTING APR 2003

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

I.2 1452.204-70 RELEASE OF CLAIMS – DEPARTMENT OF THE JUL 1996

I.3 1452.228-70 LIABILITY INSURANCE – DEPARMENT OF THE JUL 1998

I.4 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR

IMPROPER ACTIVITY MAY 2014

I.5 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES. (OCT 1997)

I.9 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES NOV 1999

I.10 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT MAR 2000

I.11 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020)

I.14 52.228-7 INSURANCE-LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS MAR 1996

I.16 52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

I.17 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM (IPP) (APRIL 2013)

I.18 DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS

SECTION J -- LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J.1 SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACTOR NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

SECTION K – REPRENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

K.3 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION OCT 1998

K.4 52.204-5 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS) OCT 2014

K.5 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. MAR 2020

K.8 52.222-38 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

FEB 2016

K.9 52.225-20 PROHIBITION ON CONDUCTING RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN –

CERTIFICATION AUG 2009

K.10 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN

ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

JUN 2020

SECTION L -- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-01 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. (OCT 2020)

L.2 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA OR DATA OTHER THAN

COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010) - ALTERNATE I)

L.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT APR 1984

L.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST SEP 2006

L.5 GS2101 INQUIRIES FEB 2007

L.6 GS2102 INCURRING COSTS JUL 2001

L.7 GS2112 INVOLVEMENT OF CURRENT AND FORMER JUL 2001

L.8 GS2115 INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF PROTESTS TO THE AGENCY JUL 2001

L.9 GS2150 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AUG 2001

L.10 GS2160 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS SEP 2008

L.11 GS2170 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS APR 2006

15.406-2 CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT COST OR PRICING DATA

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 52.217-05 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS JUL 1990

M.2 GS2301 SINGLE AWARD AUG 2001

M.3 GS2317 EVALUATION OF COST REALISM – COST-REIMBURSEENT SEP 2008

M.4 GS2320 EVALUATION FACTORS MAR 2019

M.5 GS2330 COMPETITIVE RANGE DETERMINATION AUG 2001

M.6 GS2335 EVALUATION AND AWARD -- NEGOTIATED NOV 2014

SECTION B -- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS, ESTIMATED COST AND FIXED FEE

Item No. Supplies/Services

BASE PERIOD – November 1,2021 through April 30, 2022

1 Phase-In (Fixed-Price) as proposed/negotiated $________

1A Services, Non-Personal for the deployment, operation, maintenance, repair and support of the US Geological Survey’s global seismography systems and for the collection and processing of digital and analog seismographic data provided by the global network of stations.

Total Cost ESTIMATED COST: 1 Year $________

FIXED FEE: 1 Year $________

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE $________

OPTION PERIOD 1 – May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023

2 Services, Non-Personal for the deployment, operation, maintenance, repair and support of the US Geological Survey’s global seismography systems and for the collection and processing of digital and analog seismographic data provided by the global network of stations.

Total Cost ESTIMATED COST: 1 Year $________

FIXED FEE: 1 Year $________

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE $________

OPTION PERIOD 2 – May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024

3 Services, Non-Personal for the deployment, operation, maintenance, repair and support of the US Geological Survey’s global seismography systems and for the collection and processing of digital and analog seismographic data provided by the global network of stations.

Total Cost ESTIMATED COST: 1 Year $________

FIXED FEE: 1 Year $________

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE $________

OPTION PERIOD 3 – May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025

4 Services, Non-Personal for the deployment, operation, maintenance, repair and support of the US Geological Survey’s global seismography systems and for the collection and processing of digital and analog seismographic data provided by the global network of stations.

Total Cost ESTIMATED COST: 1 Year $________

FIXED FEE: 1 Year $________

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE $________

OPTION PERIOD 4 – May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

5 Services, Non-Personal for the deployment, operation, maintenance, repair and support of the US Geological Survey’s global seismography systems and for the collection and processing of digital and analog seismographic data provided by the global network of stations.

Total Cost ESTIMATED COST: 1 Year $________

FIXED FEE: 1 Year $________

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE $________

Six Month Extension – May 1, 2026 through October 31,2026

5 Services, Non-Personal for the deployment, operation, maintenance, repair and support of the US Geological Survey’s global seismography systems and for the collection and processing of digital and analog seismographic data provided by the global network of stations.

Total Cost ESTIMATED COST: 1 Year $________

FIXED FEE: 1 Year $________

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE $________

C.1 DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Section C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/PERFORMANVE WORK STATEMENT

I. General Information:

A. Introduction:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory (ASL), operates seismograph stations around the world. At present, these stations consist of more than 330 operational or proposed stations located at universities and national observatories in more than 69 countries and islands throughout the world, and including ~230 stations in the continental US.

Originally established in 1961 as an instrumentation testing facility, the ASL has the additional mission to support the operation of seismic networks for monitoring and research as well as provide quality control assurance on these networks. To fulfill these goals, the USGS is seeking a solution to support the ASL operations.

B. Background:

The Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM, is part of the Rocky Mountain Region Geologic Hazards Science Center, Geologic Discipline, United States Geological Survey. The Geologic Hazards Science Center (GHSC) conducts research in geology, geophysics, seismology, engineering seismology, and geomechanics in order to assess seismic hazards and risk and ground-failure hazards on regional, national, and international scales.

The network operation component of ASL installs, operates, and maintains Seismograph Networks (SN) including the USGS component of the Global Seismographic Network (GSN) and the backbone of the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) and ensures the quality and integrity of the data. GSN and ANSS data are used for real-time seismic monitoring by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) and by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tsunami Warning Centers, for nuclear test monitoring by the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and the US Air Force, and for research on earthquake processes, Earth structure, and other geophysical problems by a broad community of international users.

The ASL is located on the Isleta Indian Reservation adjacent to the south boundary of Kirtland Air Force Base. It is a somewhat remote site along the foothills of the Manzano Mountains, approximately 12 miles distant from the entrance gates of the base. The facilities consist of a cluster of single story buildings, most of cinder block construction, plus several boreholes and an underground vault located in a nearby hillside, which is used both as a seismograph station and for the testing of seismic instrumentation. Six main buildings are used as office and work areas for the various sections. These buildings average about 3,000 square feet in area and are all adjacent to each other. There are a number of smaller buildings in the immediate area, which are used for testing, training and storage. There is some landscaping, including trees, sidewalks, roads, and parking.

At present, the SN overseen by the ASL consist of some 100 stations associated with the GSN and 233 stations in the continental US associated with the ANSS Backbone (US), Central and Eastern US Network (N4), and the New England (NE) and Intermountain West (IW) Regional Networks. The ASL will also take over operation of approximately 20 stations from the LD and NM networks in 2020-2021.The USGS is continually seeking to improve the networks' effectiveness by upgrading instrumentation, improving installations, improving contacts and collaborations with local station operators, and in some cases, relocating stations.

In order to perform the necessary work, the ASL is organized into several sections as follows:

1) *Management and Administration: This section has the responsibility for managing the personnel at ASL as well as managing services contracts, infrastructure work contracts, and equipment purchasing contracts. This section also oversees procurement, creates and maintains the budget, and handles administrative services such as, travel, filing, telephone and reception.

2) GSN operations: This section is responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, modification and supply of all foreign and a few domestic seismograph stations supported by the ASL. Special training, both on site and at the ASL, is normally handled by this section.

3) ANSS backbone and other domestic network operations: This section is responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and supply of the domestic seismograph stations considered part of the backbone US network , and stations of the N4, NE, LD, NM, and IW networks.

4) ANSS Depot operations: This section provides support to ANSS networks through the operation of an equipment depot. The depot serves both USGS and non-USGS networks in the ANSS, providing equipment spares, tracking equipment failures, and performing or overseeing equipment repair. This section also provides support for ANSS networks through activities such as the NetOps mailing list.

5) Data Collection Center (DCC): This section is responsible for monitoring data quality, reporting problems, calibration analysis and ensuring accurate metadata for distribution to the community. The amount of data received each day is presently on the order of 13 Gbytes. By the end of this contract, it may exceed 15-16 Gbytes per day.

6) Research and Instrument Testing: This section is responsible for the design, development, and testing of new instrumentation and for major modifications to existing systems. This includes developing new strategies and methods for station quality control as well as deployment strategies. Detailed studies through publications and reports are required on new equipment, methods of installation, as well as fundamental research.

7) *IT support: This section administers the ASL integrated computer network, running several different computer operating systems, which currently include: Scientific Linux 7, CentOS 7 & 8, Ubuntu 18.04, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10, and Macintosh OSX, maintains the LAN (wired and wireless) and WAN, supports the GSN station acquisition and networking, and researches software and hardware for special projects and applications. The ASL also runs a VMWare 6.7 virtual infrastructure which contains 2 SANs and houses the ASL seismic deep data archive.

8) Instrument lab, Warehouse, and Facilities: This section has the responsibility for specialized efforts such as the fabrication of special parts, warehouse activities, and shipping. This section also does maintenance to ASL buildings and grounds.

C. Scope:

Non-Personal services for the deployment, operation, maintenance, repair and support of the USGS global seismography systems and for the collection and processing of digital and analog seismographic data. Contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, and materials to provide goods/services in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and the Statement of Work set forth below.

D. Requirements:

The ASL has been involved in the installation, operation, maintenance and overall support of seismographic stations since its inception in the early 1960s. Today, the wide range of ASL activities is conducted through a combination of USGS and contract personnel.

For the purpose of this solicitation, the primary focus of contract personnel is:

*GSN and N4 network operations *Depot operations *Data quality control *Research and instrument testing support *Instrument lab and warehouse *Regional Network support

The GSN, a joint effort of the USGS, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), has reached its expected configuration of 100 sites, including stations in the IRIS/USGS (IU), IRIS/China (IC), and Caribbean/USGS (CU) network codes. The installation phase is complete and current efforts are focused on the upgrade of the GSN primary sensors with new very broad band seismometers, as well as on data quality and the overall operation and maintenance of the network. Approximately one third of the USGS GSN stations have been upgraded and 8-10upgrades are anticipated in FY21.

Depending on the site conditions, GSN stations may either have vault sensors or borehole sensors. GSN sites typically have two broadband sensors and an accelerometer. A number of stations also have microbarographs, magnetometers and full weather stations

Data from the GSN are critical as they make up a globally distributed, multiuse seismic network. They also provide data for the earthquake monitoring mission of the NEIC. Therefore, the reliable operation of these stations and their communication links with high data availability and quality is an essential aspect of the ASL operations. Contract personnel may also participate in the operation and maintenance of other stations that contribute to the ANSS and NEIC monitoring, including the ANSS backbone and related stations. The USGS reserves the right to add or delete networks and stations at any time during the life of the contract.

The ANSS regional depot is now an established component of the ASL mission and continues to slowly grow along with the number of supported sites. The depot services both USGS and non-USGS networks by providing a central repository for ANSS equipment spares. Networks send failed equipment to the depot for repair and receive replacement equipment for installation. Depot staff evaluate the equipment directly and will either repair, send it to an appropriate vendor for service, or dispose of it. Depot staff also contribute to network support through participation in the network operations mailing list, participating in the Seismic Information System (SIS) working groups, and supporting regional networks with instructional or informational documents as needed.

The goal of the USGS is to furnish the types of support at a level to operate the SN above 90 percent data availability. The primary purpose of this contract is to supply the technical service support needed to keep the SN at the highest possible percentage of operational time. As many of the stations are located in remote regions, creating close relationships with local contacts will be essential for optimizing data returns. A wide variety of seismic and related instrumentation is involved, and the work requires a high degree of skill and experience with observatory type seismographs, digital electronics, and global communications systems. As part of performing these tasks at the ASL, contract personnel will need to operate pickup-type commercial government vehicles. Some contract personnel will need to operate a forklift

II. Work Required:

A Network Operations:

Stations in the SN require close technical support from the USGS. The ASL serves as headquarters for this work and has the responsibility to assure continuing maintenance and improvement of the SN. Network support is a complex task from both technical and logistical standpoints. The Contractor is required to work closely both with ASL and NEIC personnel in Golden, Colorado in order to assure coordination of network operations with the earthquake monitoring systems. Network operations for the GSN will include travel to overseas field locations (often primitive and remote and in some cases may be hazardous), and may involve a wide range of weather and temperature conditions. Network operations also includes developing and maintain relationships with station contacts. Sufficient training and support for station contacts are critical for maintaining station uptime and data quality.

As part of network operations, the Contractor shall perform a variety of technical duties, including setup, monitoring, testing, making cables, and minor repairs such as replacing components or modules on electronics and electro-mechanical equipment as part of the seismic maintenance and operations process on Government Furnished Equipment. This work requires practical application of technical knowledge of electronics principles to determine malfunctions and to put equipment in regular operating condition using tools and common test instruments (e.g., multimeters, signal generators, testers, oscilloscopes Typical equipment in use in the GSN and N4 includes Quanterra Q330 and Q330HR data acquisition units; Kinemetrics Slate and Quanterra Baler field processors;

Streckeisen STS-1,STS-2, STS-2.5, STS-5 and STS-6 seismometers, Nanometrics Trillium 120, 240, 360 and Compact seismometers; Nanometrics Titan accelerometers; and Kinemetrics Episensor accelerometers.

In all activities, the Contractor shall work collaboratively with the USGS when installing, upgrading, and maintaining seismic stations, with the goal of recording the highest-quality data possible both in terms of noise performance and data return.

A.1 The Contractor will be responsible for new station installations or relocations, as needed, and will work with USGS to evaluate siting options and site preparation. The Contractor must assemble, test, calibrate, verify performance, disassemble, crate, and assist in shipment of equipment for new stations. The Contractor will deploy to new station locations; install station equipment, confirm sensor calibration and orientation, verify equipment and communications performance; and train host country site contacts on maintenance and operation of newly installed equipment. The contractor will also maintain regular communication with these site contacts which are critical for operating remote stations where it is difficult to visit the station routinely.

A.2 The Contractor shall be required to deploy a senior field geologist (or subcontract a senior geologist for this function) in the case of new borehole site preparations. The field geologist will be responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting on drilling operations, verifying that borehole specifications are in compliance with USGS Borehole Drilling Specifications.

A.3 During the lifetime of the contract, it may be necessary to close one or more of the GSN stations. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing equipment; packing and shipping materials to be returned to the ASL;

disposing of materials deemed not appropriate to return, in compliance with local regulations; and returning the site to the condition requested by the local host, as governed by the USGS or NSF MOU for that station.

A.4 The Contractor shall monitor data flow from all USGS stations operated by ASL, and other specified stations. The Contractor shall maintain close oversight of and communication with these stations, identify and troubleshoot problems (collaborating with USGS IT and NEIC personnel, station operations, and telecommunications providers as needed to isolate problems), and coordinate with the station operators. Station problems shall be documented, from initial observation through resolution. The contractor shall also identify ways to mitigate or eliminate such failures in the future.

A.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for systems renovations, electronic design work, seismic data analysis, evaluation and testing of seismological and related instrumentation, calibrations, operation of network station data systems, and for the collection and processing of digital transmission media and telemetered data produced by the network.

A.6 The Contractor shall develop plans and deploy qualified field engineers to specified stations as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and as needed to perform maintenance, to replace failed or damaged equipment, to upgrade equipment, to verify sensor orientation and calibration, to repair and align systems that utilize analog and digital electronics (if practical), to repair or improve station infrastructure, and to train station operators.

For foreign stations, if needed, the Contractor shall facilitate the process of equipment import and export. Replaced or unneeded equipment shall be removed and returned to the ASL or disposed of as specified by the USGS or NSF property procedures.

A.7 When deployed to remote stations, the Contractor shall verify:

*The station is fully operational *Calibration / adjustments *Telemetry is fully functional *Verification of communication and acquisition by the NEIC.

*Data quality is acceptable *Station metadata are correct and are correctly documented in USGS databases *Remote access to components and component Web pages *Coordinates of sensors *Serial numbers and other tracking numbers of installed equipment as necessary to confirm inventory.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the USGS office at ASL to confirm acceptability of station operation prior to departure. The Contractor shall provide the USGS with a comprehensive trip report documenting the installation of the upgraded equipment with photographs and the condition of the site. The report shall include the list of equipment removed and installed, including serial numbers as well as suggestions for improving data quality at the station. The report shall include contact information (email address, phone numbers, etc.) for local site contacts so that regular communication can be maintained. The Contractor shall participate in a debrief session to discuss lessons learned upon return.

A.8 The Contractor shall be responsible for support, configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of application software related to data acquisition used on field systems. This includes providing maintenance of configuration files, debugging currently used software, developing new software modules to enhance capabilities, developing and maintaining peripheral interfaces, and porting existing software into newer versions of the operating systems as needed. The Contractor shall maintain a library of the current versions of firmware and software for each of the different systems (for example, Quanterra Local & Remote configurations) that Lab personnel should use modern versioning methods to track changes and updates to firmware and software, and also assist/train field engineers and station operators in the installation and upgrade of existing stations, in the daily software operation of the station, and in isolation of field station problems. The Contractor shall carefully document and track all software changes;

configure and test field software to work with a variety of different hardware; collaborate with USGS IT personnel on the configuration of devices subject to USGS security guidelines; and communicate and cooperate with other software and hardware engineers to work on group projects in the seismic community.

A.9 The Contractor shall insure that the appropriate versions of firmware are installed on deployed equipment.

Equipment such as Q330's shall be configured to support data acquisition protocols that are presently in use within the USGS. Equipment configuration shall be consistent and shall follow set guidelines, but shall be site-specific when necessary based on local conditions. Equipment configuration files shall be documented and provided to the USGS as part of the record keeping systems for the seismic stations. The Contractor shall collaborate with USGS IT personnel on the configuration of items such as routers, switches, firewalls, and related devices subject to USGS security guidelines.

A.10 The Contractor shall perform the following duties: Maintain a database of the software and firmware that is installed in field systems located worldwide. Install new firmware and software as needed and where appropriate, prepare new digital media for stations, following up to verify software was installed and what problems if any occurred. Update data media for station when a new version, modification of, or additions to the software are generated. Maintain a current file of what software updates affect which systems, and keep a database of hardware that is installed in field systems. This includes tracking such things as seismometer constants, filter coefficients, and digitizer parameters.

A.11 The Contractor shall maintain USGS-supported digital telemetry, including VSAT, radio, and fiber optic links, solving technical problems that may arise. The Contractor shall also stay current with new communications technologies; research, design, or develop parts and components; fabricate equipment; gather information; and formulate plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications.

A.12 The Contractor may be required to manage the shipping and receipt of packages, including packages that must go through customs. The contractor shall be reimbursed for any resulting customs, taxes and shipping fees incurred.

A.13 The Contractor shall coordinate with field engineers and project chiefs in solving technical problems, gathering information, formulating plans, designs, and specifications; and assist in compiling and preparing comprehensive technical reports and proposals. This information will also be used to help identify systematic failures or improve reliability through identifying ways to mitigate previously found problems.

B Depot Operations:

The ASL serves as a depot for equipment and operational supplies for the GSN and ANSS networks. At the direction of the USGS Depot Manager, the contractor is responsible for the GSN and ANSS regional network depots. The contractor must provide adequate personnel to promptly test new equipment as it arrives at the depot and to quickly reply to depot requests from regional networks.

In addition to some of the equipment above, the Depot handles Nanometrics Trillium seismometers, Nanometrics Titan accelerometers and accelerographs, Nanometrics Centaur digitizers, Kinemetrics EpiSensor accelerometers, Kinemetrics Etna2 accelerographs, Kinemetrics Obsidian dataloggers and accelerographs, RefTek 130-type dataloggers, Quanterra 330-type dataloggers, Streckeisen STS-type seismometers, and other similar types of equipment and components.

B.1 The Contractor shall maintain separate depots of government supplied equipment for ANSS regional networks and GSN with complete stocks of replacement units and operators' supplies. Although there are no depots outside of Albuquerque now, during the life of this contract, regional maintenance depots at a few key locations around the world may be established and staffed by contract personnel.

B.2 The Contractor shall operate a test and repair lab at the trouble shooting level for seismometers and replaceable units that comprise the various network systems.

B.3 Depot operations for the GSN and ANSS shall be organized in such a manner to separate and clearly identify equipment of unknown status, equipment needing repair, and equipment which has been tested/calibrated or otherwise verified to be fully operational.

B.4 All equipment arriving at the lab shall be immediately inventoried. Major and/or critical components shall be tested prior to deployment. Equipment and critical supplies shall be tagged with their current status and stored to separate good or verified operational equipment from equipment of unknown or untested status.

B.5 The Contractor shall support specified seismic stations of government supplied equipment, by providing.

operating supplies, replacement parts, and equipment as well as guidance and instructions on preventative maintenance, calibration, and system, board, and component level troubleshooting to station operators. The contractor will seek out necessary regional network contacts and maintain relationships, as well as provide training, to ensure that the station can be adequately maintained.

B.6 The Contractor shall fully assemble and perform integration testing on equipment for new or upgraded GSN systems prior to deployment. Testing shall include the following:

*Construction of site-specific cable assemblies and harnesses *Integration of all upgrade components *Verification of configuration *Data acquisition of all expected sensors *Verification of calibration *Remote access to components and component Web pages *Verification of communication and acquisition.

The Contractor shall provide the USGS with complete documentation of integration test results. Upon completion of testing, the Contractor shall disassemble, crate, and assist in shipment of equipment for installation.

C Data Quality Control:

The digital data from the U.S. Geological Survey SN are acquired and analyzed for data quality. For most stations, data are acquired in Golden, CO, to facilitate its use in earthquake monitoring. Most data channels are recorded on a continuous basis, while some are recorded only during seismic events. All data arrive via telemetry, but occasionally manual data import may be necessary.

C.1 The Contractor will monitor all stations for data latency troubleshooting any communication problems from the station to being archived at the ASL.

C.2 The Contractor shall verify data for noise quality, timing, response shape, gain and orientation and station configuration. The goals for accuracy of gain and orientation standards are described in the functional specification section of the GSN design goals ( https://www.iris.edu/hq/files/programs/gsn/documents/GSN_Design_Goals.pdf).

C.3 The Contractor shall document problems within a tracking system when observed and notify appropriate personnel to take corrective action. All pertinent information will be added to this ticket until the problem is resolved.

C.4 The Contractor shall assist USGS QC personnel in maintaining metadata databases that include sensitivities, poles and zeros, coefficients, and decimation records, as well as location and orientation information.

Contractors should be proficient with the SIS (ANSS Station Information System) for updating metadata.

C.5 The contractor shall maintain a calibration schedule, station uptime reports, equipment inventory and problem tracking data bases.

C.6 The Contractor may be required to develop and support software for the data processing operation, as needed in accordance with the Creative Commons copyright license (CC0). Examples may include programs to read incoming data media, to manipulate, archive, and reformat the data, to automate and provide enhanced QC.

Current programs are written in several languages, including C, C++, Java, Python and FORTRAN, and some programs require accessing information in ORACLE databases.

C.7 The Contractor shall perform routine calibrations in accordance with USGS policy, analyze the results, and update the metadata as needed to describe the instrument response. Calibrations will be run at each station yearly or at any time an equipment change takes place which could potentially change the response. Updated responses will be held to the standard described in the functional specification section of the GSN design goals (http://www.iris.washington.edu/about/GSN/docs/GSN_Design_Goals.pdf). For stations contributing to the comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) a sequence of emails have to be exchanged before and after calibration followed by a gain assessment.

D Research and Instrument Testing Existing seismograph stations are constantly being modified, enhanced, or upgraded to improve reliability and data quality. New seismograph systems are continually under development for special projects, many to be located in remote regions of the world. The ASL often tests equipment at the request of other agencies and in collaboration with vendors and manufacturers. The ASL also conducts basic research for improving our understanding of seismic noise and data quality.

D.1 The Contractor shall recommend, design and develop new or modified equipment for network installations;

and conduct direct testing of equipment and its integration with previously installed station equipment at worldwide locations. The Contractor plays a major role in the preliminary design and testing of new state of the art seismic systems that use very broad band measurement and recording technology.

D.2 Prior to acceptance, all new major equipment and equipment returned from repair shall be tested and its operation verified by the Contractor. This includes dataloggers, seismic and other geophysical or atmospheric sensors, and related equipment. Test results shall be documented and on file for all equipment.

D.3 The Contractor may be required to develop and support software for instrument testing and development.

Examples may include programs to process data to produce test reports or to archive test results. Current programs are written in several languages, including but not limited to FORTRAN, C, C++, Java, Matlab, Python, Labview, and scripting languages such as Bash and Perl.

D.4 The Contractor shall work and interact with military and other government laboratory agencies to meet designated requirements; prepare and submit technical performance and progress reports relative to the work task to the COR

E Systems Administration and IT Support:

The ASL has a diverse network of computer systems for network operations and maintenance, for DCC operations, and on-site at many of the seismographic stations. The USGS IT staff performs most of the necessary system administration, network operations, and related activities. The USGS does not anticipate additional requirements for systems administration support from the Contractor, however, there may be times of accelerated effort where additional support is needed. All IT activities are conducted under strict USGS and Department of Interior security guidelines. The USGS currently has ~40 windows systems, ~20 Linux systems and ~10 Mac systems at the ASL.

In addition, each of the GSN stations has a local area network and approximately 50 of these sites have a field processor with an embedded Linux system. System administration that may be performed by the Contractor on this heterogeneous computer network consists of typical functions, such as managing disk space allocations, maintaining user account information, maintaining Internet connectivity, installing software and operating system upgrades, etc.

In addition, light hardware maintenance may be required, such as the removal and installation of peripherals, replacing printed circuit boards, etc.

E.1 The Contractor shall provide IT support on an as-needed basis. Tasks may include system administration of Windows-based or UNIX/LINUX-based servers, laptops, and desktops, support of VMWare systems, software http://www.iris.washington.edu/about/GSN/docs/GSN_Design_Goals.pdf installation, and hardware maintenance. The Contractor may be required to support the ASL Ethernet LAN which is connected via fiber optic repeaters, a local wireless network and other coax repeaters. All IT activities are managed to strict USGS and Department of Interior security guidelines.

F Administration/Clerical Support, Instrument Lab, Warehouse and Infrastructure:

The technical activities at the ASL depend on administrative, instrument lab, warehouse, and infrastructure support.

F.1 The Contractor shall provide program logistical support including filing, general office duties, assistance in bookkeeping and accounting, travel.

F.2 The Contractor shall receive new equipment and supplies into the inventory system at the ASL. All new equipment shall be tagged appropriately, depending on its source (USGS, NSF, etc.) and its purpose (GSN, ANSS backbone, ANSS regional depot, etc.). The Contractor shall maintain the inventory system, including updating the system with information about location (station, ASL, etc.) and status (operational, unknown, etc.) as new equipment is installed, old equipment is removed and deployed elsewhere.

F.3 The Contractor shall research, verify, and maintain a database of the best method for shipping loads of all sizes, from a few ounces to several tons, to all locations in the world where ASL staff work. Shipping forms and Government Bills of Lading shall be prepared, filed, and entered in an inventory system by the Contractor.

F.4 The Contractor shall load and unload shipments and verify against appropriate documentation, supplies, material and equipment. The Contractor shall resolve discrepancies, and reroute misdirected shipments. Receiving discrepancies must be coordinated by the Contractor with the COR.

F.5 The Contractor shall ship and receive equipment to and from the network stations, provide warehouse operations and make daily mail runs.

F.6 The Contractor is responsible for warehouse support, which includes building crates (all tools and materials GFE) and packing sensitive equipment for shipment to worldwide locations; working with U.S. Customs personnel to register and clear international shipments; operating a forklift (GFE) to load and unload electronic and mechanical equipment on tractor/trailers; recommending purchases for warehouse and ASL facilities; preparing mail using electronic mailing equipment to send mail through the U.S. Postal Service or various commercial enterprises, i.e., UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.

F.7 The Contractor shall fabricate parts for ASL operations created from complex machine drawings as well as sketches and samples, using such machines as cylindrical and surface grinders, turret and engine lathes, milling machines, and shapers. All these machines are GFE. For example, the instrument lab at the ASL regularly produces special parts and hardware that are not directly available from the marketplace. This work generally requires complicated setups and a high degree of accuracy in making parts involving rigid tolerances and finish requirements.

Typical operations include boring jig bodies or master templates having closely limited hole locations; machining openings or cavities on elaborate shapes; grinding difficult contours; cutting square and acme threads, turning long shafts to exacting interrelated dimensions, and cutting all threads, external and internal. Welding repairs are required, using both arc and gas welding, to laboratory equipment and vehicles. Such skills may be required in conjunction with field engineers to perform site maintenance at off site locations.

F.8 The Contractor shall maintain a relevant on-the-job environmental safety and health program for all its employees, including but not limited to: first aid, CPR, industrial hygiene, and recycling in accordance with government regulations.

F.9 When not covered by the ASL lease, the Contractor shall perform minor maintenance on buildings and their associated utilities in coordination with the ASL Facilities Manager.

F.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating foreign travel by contract employees with USGS International Programs as required.

F.11 The Contractor shall be responsible for program copying, filing and distributing all pertinent reports, general office duties, copying and distributing incoming FAX or email messages as appropriate, sorting and distributing incoming mail; weighing and metering postage on outgoing mail, , and miscellaneous clerical services such as copying and binding reports.

F.12 The Contractor shall support the ASL generator systems. The Contractor shall perform weekly tests of the systems to verify their operation.

G Regional Network Support:

The Contractor may be required to support regional network operations as needed. There are currently two contract positions supporting the USGS Northern California Network (one field engineer located in Menlo Park, CA, and one permitting specialist located at ASL). If needed, contract regional network support may be expanded for activities such as further regional network field engineer support, assisting with regional network station installations, or assisting with Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) station or system build out.

G.1 The Contractor shall provide a Permitting specialist to assist the USGS in establishing permits to replace outdated earthquake monitoring equipment and, in some cases, to establish new sites at locations that include public and private owners. For each site, the work will include verifying landowner information, Compiling an upgrade/installation request package for the site (sample provided), based on documentation provided by the USGS.

The request package shall be reviewed by USGS personnel before submission to the landowner. Revising site access agreement or lease paperwork based on concurrence between the USGS and landowner. Following up with landowner to obtain signed permit; or following up with agency/corporation to obtain lease/MOA for USGS signature.