Seismograph Monitoring Services
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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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is soliciting proposals for Seismograph Monitoring Services for its National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) facilities in Huntsville, AL. This is a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, set aside for Total Small Business. The purpose is to provide data on airblast and vibration from explosives range operations. Proposals are due April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide three portable seismograph systems with accessories, install them at ATF's Capano, McKinley, and Corkern Ranges on Redstone Arsenal, and subscribe to a monitoring service. Key services include:
- Monitoring service for airblast and vibration data, accessible 24/7.
- Technical assistance for hardware, software, and data interpretation.
- Annual calibration services for seismograph systems.
- Systems must meet ISEE seismograph standards for 2031, include a microphone rated to 148 dB, and a triaxial geophone.
- Security enclosures with solar panels, voltage regulators, and cellular modems are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: One base year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027) with four one-year option periods, totaling up to 60 months.
- Government Minimum Obligation: $1,000.00 for the Base Year.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% set aside)
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Size Standard: 600 Employees)
- Questions Due: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST (email to Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov)
- Proposals Due: April 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EST (email to Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov)
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the most advantageous, responsive, and responsible offeror, considering price and other factors. Evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Technical Acceptable (Technical Proposal)
- Factor 2: Past Performance (Relevant and recent within the last three years)
- Factor 3: Price (Fair, reasonable, and balanced) Non-priced factors (Technical and Past Performance) will be evaluated on an "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" basis. An "Acceptable" rating is required for all non-price factors to be considered for award.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is ATF - NCETR, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. Contractor personnel require police records checks for access to facilities. Numerous FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and full text.