Post-Earthquake Data Collection Procedures for Functional Recovery

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Earthquake Engineering Group is procuring comprehensive support services to develop procedures for collecting post-earthquake data on functional recovery issues for buildings and lifelines. This new requirement seeks a contractor to engage subject matter experts, conduct remote data collection activities, and produce strategic recommendations for earthquake disaster mitigation professionals under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. Offerors must demonstrate prior experience in publishing on earthquake engineering topics, conducting post-earthquake reconnaissance missions, and familiarity with functional recovery for earthquake hazards. The solicitation requires submission of a two-volume quote by August 27, 2025, including a technical volume (maximum 15 pages) detailing approach and experience, and a price volume with firm fixed pricing breakdown. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability and price to determine the best value to the government, with emphasis on technical understanding of the Statement of Work.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified businesses under NAICS Code 541690 with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The government has confirmed this is a new requirement with no previous incumbent contractor. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, the contract structure is a firm-fixed price purchase order. The period of performance spans 18 months beginning September 15, 2025, with key deliverables including draft and final work plans, multiple report drafts, and a finalized publication-ready document delivered at specific intervals throughout the contract period. The place of performance is within the United States, supporting NIST's mission to advance building codes, design standards, and research to improve community resilience following earthquake events.