# SHAKEALERT PRODUCTION CODE REVIEW

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0326q0223

- Solicitation number: 140G0326Q0223
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Open. Offers due October 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: US Geological Survey
- Contracting office: Office of Acquisiton Grants (140G03)
- NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Product or service code: B544 Technology Studies
- First posted: September 14, 2026
- Last posted: September 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7addd373195d41a2af0606880e4cbf4a/view

## Description

This Sources Sought announcement is being amended to include the RFI document (2 pages) that was inadvertently left out of the previous posting.

I. DISCLAIMER
a. The Government is conducting market research to identify qualified firms capable of performing an independent code review and software development pipeline modernization for the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Production System. This Request for Information (RFI) announcement seeks capability statements from interested vendors.

b. The Government will not pay any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this market survey or the Government¿s use of the information. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government will not provide feedback.

c. The US Geological Survey Acquisition Team (GSAT) is not, at the time, seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future procurements.

II. PURPOSE
The DOI, USGS, Earthquake Science Center (ESC) is seeking a qualified firm to conduct a focused, independent code review of the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Production System. The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential vendors capable of providing services required in the attached Statement of Work. The objective of this contract is to improve the reliability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability of the ShakeAlert production code base through two complementary activities:
- A rigorous, module-by-module review of source code quality, correctness, and maintainability.
- An assessment of current software development and deployment practices, with concrete recommendations for modernizing the CI/CD pipeline and GitLab workflow.

In support of this effort, GSAT is conducting market research to further refine requirements and establish the best acquisition approach. Please note that requirements defined to date may change before issuance of a final RFP/RFQ.

III. REQUIREMENTS
See Statement of Work, 9 pages, attached.

Task 1 - Production Code Review
Task 2 - Software Development Practices and CI/CD Pipeline

Interested parties shall include the following in their submission:
1. Applicable socioeconomic designation.
2. Business size standard.
3. SAM UEI number.
4. GSA contract number, if applicable.
5. Ability to execute all tasks listed.

IV. RESPONSES
Responses are requested by October 16, 2026 at 12:00pm PST. Any response received after these dates will also be considered but may not be included in initial reporting or assessments.

All responses should be submitted electronically in PDF format and emailed to the points of contact: Charlan Fejarang at charlan_fejarang@ios.doi.gov. The subject line of the email should read as follows, ¿RFI: 140G0326Q0223 - ShakeAlert Production System Code Review.¿

Respondents must submit capability statements and information describing the general approach/solution to addressing the listed requirements. General marketing information or reference to vendor web sites will not be considered responsive to this notice. No telephone, mail, or fax responses will be accepted.

## Attachments

- [44049950_RFI_SOW_1.pdf](https://abierto.us/files/b18a2dbd6c128aa052fc46f71e7c08bce37249bd4ea94b648bec0bf3e17299a6/44049950_RFI_SOW_1.pdf)
- [44049950_RFI_SOW_1_1.pdf](https://abierto.us/files/b18a2dbd6c128aa052fc46f71e7c08bce37249bd4ea94b648bec0bf3e17299a6/44049950_RFI_SOW_1_1.pdf)

## Publications

- September 14, 2026: Sources sought, due October 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 31d621c9fe4a4a42bafb846a245ac34e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/31d621c9fe4a4a42bafb846a245ac34e/view
- September 15, 2026: Sources sought, due October 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 7addd373195d41a2af0606880e4cbf4a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7addd373195d41a2af0606880e4cbf4a/view

## Points of contact

- Fejarang, Charlan, cjfejarang@usgs.gov, 916-278-9329

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