Opportunity
SAM #140G0326Q0105
USGS Seeks Contractors for Communications Site Infrastructure Services at California Seismic Monitoring Sites
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
140G0326Q0105
NAICS
238210, 237130, 238220
The US Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified contractors to provide communications site infrastructure construction and modernization services for seismic monitoring programs in northern and central California. - Government Buyer: - US Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Science Center, Northern California Seismic Network - Scope of Work: - Maintenance, repair, and upgrades of radio communications site infrastructure at over 550 seismic stations - Services include: - HVAC system inspection, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance - Generator and automatic transfer switch inspection, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance - Solar power system inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance - Upgrades to backup battery arrays and power distribution systems - Earth grounding inspections and repairs - Construction and repair of communications shelters and towers - Antenna and microwave dish inspection, replacement, installation, and alignment - Coaxial cable routing, inspection, and remediation of deficiencies - Locations: - Work will be performed at multiple federal communications sites across California, including Bear Valley, Bollinger Ridge, Mount Hamilton, Vollmer Peak, Walpert Ridge, Geyser Peak, School Peak, Loma Prieta, Moffett Field, Mammoth Water District, Sonoma Mountain, Mount Tamalpais, Black Mountain, Carr Hill, Hog Canyon, Tassajera Creek, and Williams Hill - Contract Structure: - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year period of performance - Requirements: - Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise, relevant licenses, and experience with similar infrastructure projects - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified in the solicitation - NAICS code: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) - Product Service Code: Y1PZ (Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities)
Description
COMMUNICATIONS SITE INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATIONSOURCES SOUGHT The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to make an appropriate acquisition decision and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses interested and capable of providing the services described herein. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to fulfill the governments requirement.The USGS has a requirement for radio communications site infrastructure construction and modernization to support the USGS Earthquake Science Center (ESC) and Volcano Science Center (VSC) for Earthquake and Volcano Hazards Seismic Monitoring Programs. The scope of work encompasses maintenance, repair, and upgrades including, but not limited to, environmental control systems; generator and solar power systems; power distribution systems; backup battery arrays; earth grounding; communications shelter and tower infrastructure; antenna installation and alignment; coaxial cable routing; and remediation of deficiencies identified through inspection processes.INSTRUCTION FOR SOURCES SOUGHT SUBMISSION:Respondents shall include the following as part of their submission:a. A synopsis of the company's capabilities and documentation demonstrating the ability to meet or exceed all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. b. SAM UEI Numberc. Company Named. Company Addresse. Business size, as validated via the System for Award Administration (SAM).f. Company point of contact, phone and email address.The information submitted should not exceed a total of 50 one-sided 8½ x 11 pages, with one-inch margins, and font no smaller than 12 point.After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation or special notice will be published.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: 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, and associated size standard $45 million apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: Y1PZ, Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities.Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 05/07/2026 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.