Seismic Station Solar Enclosure Systems

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Science Center is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify qualified vendors capable of designing, manufacturing, and delivering solar-powered enclosure systems for autonomous seismic monitoring stations used in the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning system. The procurement involves two distinct system types: Compact Systems requiring 12W continuous load capacity with 5-day autonomy and approximately 380W solar arrays, and VSAT Systems requiring 60W continuous load capacity with 2-day autonomy and approximately 800W solar arrays. Both systems must feature side-pole mounting capabilities, Victron monitoring systems, and the ability to operate in extreme temperatures up to 130°F ambient conditions while including DIN rails for seismic equipment installation. Vendors must submit 5-page capability statements addressing their experience with remote solar-powered enclosures, technical approach, facility capabilities for powder coating and machining, past performance, and production lead times. Electronic responses in PDF format must be submitted to Joel Berberena at jberberena@usgs.gov with the subject line "RFI Response - Solar-Powered Seismic Enclosure Systems" by August 9, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business concerns only. The solicitation number 140G0325Q0208 indicates this market research effort will inform the acquisition strategy for the eventual formal procurement. The RFI does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities of systems to be procured, as this is purely a market research tool to assess industry capabilities and capacity. No compensation will be provided for responses to this sources sought notice, and it does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. The tight response timeframe of four days from posting to submission deadline suggests the USGS is moving quickly to gather market intelligence for this specialized seismic monitoring equipment requirement. The technical specifications indicate sophisticated requirements for autonomous operation in harsh environmental conditions, suggesting this procurement will support critical earthquake monitoring infrastructure across potentially remote geographic locations.