Implementation plan-ShakeAlert Earthquake EW.
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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) is seeking professional organizational services to develop a Technical Implementation Plan for the buildout of the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System in Nevada. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The plan will leverage existing infrastructure and be modeled after previous implementation plans for the West Coast and Alaska. Quotes are due April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Develop a comprehensive written implementation plan and budget for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW System in Nevada.
- Organize work packages, monitor progress, create a timeline, and ensure timely delivery of the plan.
- Conduct background research and gather information through interviews with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Facilitate the development of a sensor network infrastructure plan, data processing infrastructure plan, and a communication, education, and outreach plan for Nevada.
- Produce a detailed implementation plan document suitable for publication as a USGS Open-File Report.
- Develop a detailed estimated budget with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) dictionary.
- Services are expected to be provided remotely, with no travel required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products or services (FAR Part 12).
- Period of Performance: Approximately 15 months, with a proposed start date of June 1, 2026, and an end date of September 30, 2027, for the overall project. Specific deliverables have earlier due dates.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19M.
- Questions Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 1700 PD.
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 1700 PD.
- Published Date: April 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Instructions: A two-step advisory selection procedure will be used. Step 1 requires a firm capabilities statement (up to 4 pages) and 2-4 relevant experience examples (up to 3 pages each). Step 2 involves virtual oral presentations for selected offerors.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous. Factors include Corporate experience and experience of key personnel/subcontractors (minimum 3 years relevant experience), Oral presentations (if selected), Capability (technical and capacity), Past performance, and Price. Experience and past performance are more important than price.
- Submission Method: Via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number at the time of quote submission. All amendments to the solicitation must be signed and included with the quote. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01.