Department of the Interior · Departmental Offices (Interior) · USGS CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Draft the paperwork
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What would disqualify you
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Sources Sought response
A complete draft response — capability statement, relevant past performance, business size and socioeconomic status, and answers to the agency's specific questions.
Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
DOIDSAM27G001
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
811210
Product service code
J059
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-07
Response deadline
Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 811210 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Responses will be used for market research to determine appropriate acquisition strategies. No reimbursement will be provided for responding. Any future solicitation will be posted separately on SAM.gov, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring that site. 1. Purpose: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses¿including Small Business, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, and 8(a) firms¿capable of providing deployment, maintenance, operation, repair, and technical support services for the Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory (ASL). 2. Background: ASL operates more than 330 seismograph stations worldwide, including approximately 230 in the continental United States. ASL installs, operates, and maintains the USGS component of the Global Seismographic Network (GSN) and the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS). These networks support: a. Real-time earthquake monitoring (USGS NEIC) b. Tsunami warning operations (NOAA) c. Nuclear test monitoring (CTBTO and U.S. Air Force) d. International scientific research communities 3. Scope of Requirement: The anticipated requirement includes but is not limited to: a. Deployment, installation, maintenance, operation, modification, and repair of domestic and international seismological instrument systems b. Collection and processing of digital and analog seismic data c. Facilities, engineering, and technical support services Example labor categories include: Field Engineering Manager, Senior Field Engineer, Field Engineer, Electronic Technician, Electronic/Mechanical Facilities Technician, and Permitting Specialist (regional network support). Contractor tasks may include inspections, adjustments, part replacement, testing, minor repairs, monitoring, setup, cable fabrication, and related technical activities. Work requires applied electronics knowledge and use of common test instruments (e.g., multimeters, audio generators, oscilloscopes). Typical equipment includes: Quanterra Q330HR, Kinemetrics Slate, Quanterra Baler, Streckeisen STS 1/STS 2/STS 2.5, Geotech KS54000, Nanometrics Trillium 240/120, Güralp CMG 3T/3TB, Kinemetrics FBA23, and Episensor accelerometers. 4. Period of Performance: One (1) twelve month base period and four (4) twelve month option periods. 5. NAICS Code: NAICS 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Size standard: $30M 6. SAM Registration: All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for a future award. Registration information is available at: https://www.sam.gov. 7. Requested Information: Interested small businesses shall submit a capabilities package addressing the following: 1. Professional Qualifications: a. Relevant professional registrations, education, certifications, and training b. Qualifications of key personnel (prime and subcontractors) c. Staffing capacity to support multiple, simultaneous technical tasks 2. Capability & Technical Experience: a. Demonstrated experience relevant to seismological operations, maintenance, and equipment repair b. Description of technical competencies aligned with ASL mission needs 3. Specialized Experience: a. Breadth and diversity of past projects b. Demonstrated use of technologies required for seismic network operations c. Resumes for proposed personnel showing direct fieldwork and instrumentation experience 4. Past Performance: (within the last 4 years) a. Government or commercial past performance b. Cost control, quality of work, schedule compliance c. Customer satisfaction and working relationship quality Include your UEI number and ensure all small business representations are current in SAM.gov. 8. Additional Professional Support: Additional services may be required on an as needed basis (e.g., Russian Translator; may be integrated with other positions). 9. Submission Instructions: Provide a capabilities package addressing all above elements to Mary Beth Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are not adequate responses to any future solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be announced separately on SAM.gov.
Contact
Point of contact
Wilson, Mary
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov
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