J--Sources Sought Notice

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, adjustme