Volcano Disaster Assistance Program - training

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing logistical services and training support for the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP). The procurement seeks vendors to deliver comprehensive logistical and training services to fourteen mid-level career scientists from international partner institutions across ten countries. Key requirements include managing all aspects of participant logistics, including visa procurement, travel arrangements, medical insurance, accommodations, meals, and ground transportation, while facilitating an eight-week intensive training course in volcano monitoring and crisis management. Interested vendors must submit capability statements detailing their ability to meet the specified Statement of Work requirements; this is sources sought market research, and the government has not committed to award and will not reimburse response preparation costs. Capability statements must be submitted electronically to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and received by January 21, 2026, at 1500 PST.

This pre-solicitation announcement uses no set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractors. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) with a size standard of $19.5 million and Product Service Code B510 (Education/Training – Tuition/Registration/Membership Fees). The training program will operate over eight weeks from June 6 through August 1, 2026, with training locations split between Hawaii (Hilo, Kilauea Volcano, and Mauna Loa) and Washington State (Vancouver and Mount St. Helens). The participating scientists represent ten countries: Indonesia, Chile, Guatemala, Argentina, Democratic Republic of Congo, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Philippines, and Rwanda. The program is jointly funded and executed by USGS and the Department of State's Office of International Disaster Response under the Foreign Assistance Act, though no specific budget amount has been disclosed in this market research phase.