Steel plates for new large scale earthquake generation apparatus

Past New Requirement Updated

Agency
Solicitation expected
Estimated value
$500,000 to $999,000
Set-aside
No set-aside

Forecast facts

Anticipated award
Through
NAICS code
332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Place of performance
Moffett, CA
Forecast number
40684
Points of contact

Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.

About this forecast

The US Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center is seeking to procure steel plates for a new large-scale earthquake generation apparatus to support earthquake hazard mitigation and public safety initiatives. This acquisition includes raw materials, fabrication, manufacturing into required dimensions and shapes, and freight delivery. The solicitation is estimated to be released on October 1, 2025, with an anticipated award date of November 30, 2025.

The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $999,000, with a current fiscal year projected obligation of $700,000. The requirement involves approximately 7 tons of steel plates per unit that will serve as primary components of the loading frame for a specialized 4-meter test apparatus. Work will be performed at the ESC Earthquake Processes Laboratory located at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, California, with a performance period extending from November 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026. Contracting Officer Sean Jones (smjones@usgs.gov, 303-236-9314) is the primary point of contact for this opportunity.

Forecast text

The USGS Earthquake Science Center; supporting the Southwest Region and Natural Hazards Mission Area is requesting the planned acquisition of steel plates for new large scale earthquake generation apparatus. This request supports earthquake hazard mitigation; supporting public safety. Plates; approximately 7 tons each; are the main components of the loading frame of the specialized 4 meter test apparatus. Purchase cost includes raw material; fabrication of plates; manufacturing of plates into required dimensions and shapes; and freight for delivery to ESC Earthquake Processes Laboratory

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