earthquake and volcano monitoring systems

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing earthquake and volcano monitoring systems, including integrated systems (containing both sensors and data acquisition units (DAUs)) and systems comprised of separate DAUs and sensors (either strong motion sensors or broadband sensors) as described in the required features and specifications attached.

This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, with the associated size standard of 750 employees apply to this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of meeting ALL the required features and specifications included with this announcement. Please no phone calls.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to thuot@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 07/11/2025 at 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered.