D--ESC SCIENCE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Science Center (ESC), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Science and Technical Support Services. This acquisition is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The solicitation, 140G0326R0003, is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov around May 6, 2026. This notice is for informational purposes only; no responses are required at this time.
Scope of Work
The USGS requires mission-critical technical support for geophysical monitoring network operations, integrated scientific software and IT infrastructure, ground motion monitoring networks, and 24/7/365 product generation and data delivery. Key services include:
- Customized scientific software/application development
- Database development and administration
- Systems administration
- Seismic network engineering
- DevOps engineering
- Support for sensor networks, field telemetry, data processing centers, and alert distribution systems operated jointly by USGS and university partners. Supported programs include the Earthquake Notification System (ENS), Northern California Seismic Network (NCSN), Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN), and the USGS ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five years
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Planned Start Date: August 1, 2026
- Solicitation Release: On or about May 6, 2026
- Procurement Method: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Services) and FAR Part 15 (Negotiation)
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning purposes. The full solicitation package, including the SF 1449 and Statement of Work, will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official RFP release.