ShakeAlert Data Basing Program Support.

ShakeAlert Data Basing Program Support. Sources Sought (Special Notice) 140G0320Q0051

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing ShakeAlert Data Basing Program Support to benefit the US Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System IAW the attached SOW. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541511, Custom Computer Programing Services with an associated size standard $30.0M apply to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit a capabilities statement detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement. Statements must demonstrate experience with ShakeAlert processes and platforms.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to sevans@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 03/09/2020 1300 EDT. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the FedConnect web portal or the FedConnect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered.

SOW, one page, attached.