B--Implementation plan-ShakeAlert Earthquake EW.

Amendment / Modification

This is the second amendment to the solicitation. Its purpose is to add missed questions and answers from contractors. The attached document "Q&A #2" contains these clarifications.

• Questions and Answers (as provided in the attached "Q&A #2" document).

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated.

• No further questions from contractors will be accepted.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation, clarifying requirements and submission procedures for a two-step procurement process.

• Step 1 Due Date: The government confirms that only Step 1 requirements are due on April 24, 2026.
• Step 1 Submission Format: Offerors have discretion in the number of documents submitted. The government prefers two documents: one for labor rates and LCATS, and a second for all other materials (capabilities, experience, sample work docs).
• Labor Rate Refinement: Labor rates submitted in Step 1 can be refined based on information provided in Step 2.
• Advisory Notices: These will be issued after the government fully evaluates Step 1 submissions.
• Evaluation Factor Importance: The government confirms that experience and past performance are more important, when combined, than price. It does not confirm if all listed evaluation factors are in order of importance.
• Step 1 Documents in Step 2 Evaluation: All available information from Step 1 submissions will be used in the evaluation during Step 2.

This Q&A clarifies submission requirements and evaluation processes, potentially impacting how offerors prepare and structure their Step 1 submissions. It confirms flexibility in labor rate refinement and the use of all submitted information for evaluation across both steps.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for project management and facilitation functions. It clarifies aspects of the Statement of Work (SOW), proposal submission requirements, and contract details.

• Labor Categories: Labor categories and roles will be determined by the proposing organization as part of the proposal process.

• Key Personnel: Offerors must submit resumes of key personnel, a statement of relevance, and a commitment statement.

• Incumbent Contractor: There is no current incumbent contractor.

• Budget Ceiling: A Government estimate or budget ceiling is not disclosed.

• Labor Rates: Offerors should use specific wage determination or their own labor category rates if higher. Fully burdened rates are acceptable if that is how the vendor charges.

• Deliverables Schedule: The final product is due August 1, 2027. A near-final draft is due June 17, 2027.

• Remote Work: All services can be provided remotely, and no contractor travel will be needed.

• Past Performance: Past performance references will be considered based on the amount of relevant work experience.

• Contract Award Date: Contract award is before 05/31/2026, with an expected contract start date of 06/01/2026.

• Proposal Submission: Further instructions for vendor presentations will be provided after Step 1 advisory notices.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140G032600073, dated 04/03/2026, serves to answer contractor questions.

• A separate "Questions and Answers" document is attached.

• No further questions will be accepted.

• The period of performance remains 06/01/2026 to 09/30/2027.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a contractor to provide professional organizational services to develop a Technical Implementation Plan for the buildout of the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System in Nevada. The plan will leverage existing infrastructure and will be modeled after previous implementation plans for the West Coast and Alaska.

• Develop a 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.

• Develop 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 need for travel.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but implied to be for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 15 months, with a proposed start date of 06/01/2026 and end date of 09/30/2027 for the overall project. Specific deliverables have earlier due dates.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Questions Deadline: 04/10/2026 at 1700 PD via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov.

• Quote Submission Deadline: 04/24/2026 at 1700 PD via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering the following factors: 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 factors than price.

• 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.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19M.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.

• Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number must be submitted with the quote.

• 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.