2D seismic reflection profiles

The U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center is procuring digital, reprocessed, two-dimensional (2D) reflection seismic data from the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and adjacent western lands to support research for assessing undiscovered oil and gas resources. The solicitation requires 60 line-miles of seismic data in SEG-Y format with Kirchhoff pre-stack time migration processing, sourced from public domain files and reprocessed using state-of-the-art technology within the past three years (2022 or later). Contractors must provide complete and accurate navigation metadata with the seismic data and source all data independently without Government-Furnished Information. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, evaluating technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical and past performance combined being approximately equal to cost or price. The solicitation was issued on September 11, 2025, with quotations due by September 18, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of September 17, 2025.

This competitive Request for Quotations is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services) with a size standard of $28.5 million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement falls under the small business size standard threshold and involves a single line item for seismic data products. The contractor must deliver the reprocessed seismic data to the USGS Alaska Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska within 60 days after receipt of order. The contract contains no option periods and represents a one-time acquisition. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their quotations electronically to the contracting officer with specified documentation including offer forms, pricing, FAR compliance forms, and evaluation factor responses.