ESC science & technical support services
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0326R0003
- Agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Science Center, under the Department of the Interior, seeks mission-critical technical support services for geophysical monitoring network operations, integrated scientific software and IT infrastructure, ground motion monitoring networks, and product generation with continuous 24/7/365 system availability. The contractor will provide customized scientific software and application development, database development and administration, systems administration, seismic network engineering, and DevOps engineering to support multiple seismic monitoring programs across multiple regions. Key objectives include supporting the Earthquake Notification System (ENS), Northern California Seismic Network (NCSN), Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN), and the USGS ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Project. The solicitation will be procured in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 15 using commercial services acquisition procedures. The complete solicitation package, including the SF 1449 and Statement of Work, will be posted on SAM.gov on or about May 6, 2026, which also serves as the deadline for submitting questions or requests for clarification.
This acquisition is designated as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, meaning only qualified SDVOSB entities are eligible to compete for the award. The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year performance period and a planned start date of August 1, 2026. The NAICS code is 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) with a $34 million small business size standard, indicating the contract value is expected to be substantial. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information has been identified in the presolicitation materials. Interested SDVOSB firms should monitor SAM.gov beginning May 6, 2026, for the full RFP release and submission requirements, with the Contracting Officer, Charlan Fejarang, available at charlan_fejarang@ios.doi.gov or 916-278-9329 for additional information.
Notice text
Pre Solicitation Notice for Science and Technical Support Services for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Science Center (ESC).
The Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Acquisition Team intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitation No. 140G0326R0003. This acquisition will be solicited as a total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside.
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), single award, five year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a planned start date of August 1, 2026.
This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR RFO Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Services) and FAR RFO Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). The solicitation will conform to FAC 2026 01, dated March 13, 2026 and applicable deviations.
The USGS requires mission critical technical support with expertise in:
- Geophysical monitoring network operations
- Integrated scientific software and IT infrastructure
- Ground motion monitoring networks
- Product generation, data delivery, and 24/7/365 system availability
Supported programs include the Earthquake Notification System (ENS), Northern California Seismic Network (NCSN), Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN), and the USGS ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Project.
The contractor will provide:
- Customized scientific software/application development
- Database development and administration
- Systems administration
- Seismic network engineering
- DevOps engineering
- Support for sensor networks, field telemetry, data processing centers, and alert distribution systems operated jointly by USGS and university partners across multiple regions
The solicitation package - including the SF 1449, Statement of Work, and all required attachments will be posted on SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities on or about May 6, 2026.
This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. No responses are required at this time.
Contracting Officer:
Charlan Fejarang
Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary
Geological Survey Acquisition Team (GSAT)
Email: charlan_fejarang@ios.doi.gov
Ph: 916-278-9329
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 140G0326R0003_DOI_Presol_Notice_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ESC science & technical support services | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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