SHAKEALERT READY INITIATIVE INTEGRATION - EO **** - this requirement is for support services for Earthquake Science Center in Pasadena, CAShakeAlert Ready Iniative int. proj.
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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the ShakeAlert Ready Initiative Integration (SARII) project, managed by the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). The project aims to develop a shared readiness framework for earthquake early warning (EEW) adoption and integration into operational activities. The period of performance is from November 17, 2026, to November 16, 2027. Key tasks include program management, integration with outdoor, school, CERT, and powering ShakeAlert communities. Deliverables include a kickoff meeting, strategic communications plan, readiness framework, fact sheets, webpage recommendations, introduction campaigns, site visits, task team meetings, and expansion plans. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses. Quotations must be submitted electronically by May 27, 2026, at **** PD. Questions must be submitted via email by May 20, 2026, at **** PD to ***@***. *. * must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Evaluation will be based on capability, past performance, and price, with experience and past performance being more important factors than price. Key personnel require at least three years of experience in developing public safety and/or technical communications resources for the ShakeAlert system and a relevant degree.
The delivery by date is not explicitly stated as a single deadline for the entire project, but the period of performance for the work product is November 17, 2026, to November 16, 2027. The solicitation states, The contractor will submit firm, fixed price quote in U. S. dollars in accordance with the attached documents.
The bid notice mentions that monthly invoices will accompany monthly written project status reports and will not be processed until the monthly reports are reviewed and amended if needed. It also states that payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
The bid notice states, The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. It further specifies that Experience and past performance are more important factors, when combined, when compared to price.
Candidates must have at least three years of experience developing public safety and/or technical communications resources for the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. A BA, BS, or advanced degree in education, journalism, communications, emergency management, or public policy is also required.
The bid notice mentions support for five site visits at parks and/or entertainment venues as part of Task 2: ShakeAlert Ready Outdoors Community Integration. However, it does not indicate if a site visit is mandatory for all bidders.
