Shakealert earthquake information tools

The US Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking a contractor to develop communication, education, and outreach resources for the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. The procurement requires creation of a comprehensive suite of educational materials including a 3-5 hour interactive training module for emergency managers, a USGS Earthquake Information Toolkit manual, 5-6 short videos about earthquake information tools, and multimedia resources with corresponding web presence on ShakeAlert.org. Contractors must demonstrate at least three years of experience in public safety communications, with preferred backgrounds in education, journalism, instructional design, communications, emergency management, or public policy. The solicitation operates under FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures with quotes originally due July 8, 2025, but Amendment 0001 extended the response deadline to July 21, 2025 at 1700 PD. No additional questions from contractors will be accepted following the amendment.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Total Small Business set-aside program, with no incumbent contractor currently performing this work. The contract period of performance runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, representing a one-year base period with no option years included. The project focuses on developing materials for emergency managers across California, Oregon, and Washington, with all educational content delivered in English and designed for both virtual and in-person delivery by the ShakeAlert Communication, Education, Outreach, and Technical Engagement team. Video deliverables must be produced in multiple resolutions (480p, 720p, 1080p) as narrated motion graphics, while the web component requires a minimum of four pages including landing page, learner materials, instructor materials, and multimedia resources. All materials must maintain consistent branding and design guidelines aligned with the existing ShakeAlert system, with the final deliverables hosted on the ShakeAlert.org website.