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Sole Source Seismic Software and Data Processing Services for USACE CRREL

This notice announces the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory's intent to award a sole source contract to Boise State University for specialized seismic research and software development. - Sole source procurement to Boise State University (BSU) for research and development services - Requirement includes development of a semi-automated seismic refraction interpretation software tool - Utilizes BSU's proprietary, non-commercial codes and geophysics expertise - Services cover seismic data acquisition, processing, analysis, and validation using government data - Includes field data acquisition, upscaling of automated source/receiver arrays, and logistical support for government equipment - BSU uniquely qualified due to proprietary technology, specialized geophysics team, and in-house fabrication capabilities - No other vendors identified that meet the government's technical requirements

Procurement Details - Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) CRREL - Vendor: Boise State University (UEI: MW3ENVJN9ML8) - Services: Seismic data processing, software development, field support, and equipment logistics - Sole source justification based on unique capabilities and proprietary technology

Technical Requirements - Semi-automated seismic refraction interpretation software - Acquisition and processing of seismic data - Analysis and validation with government-provided data - Upscaling of automated source and receiver array - Logistical support for government-furnished equipment

Commercial Opportunity - No competing vendors identified; sole source to BSU - Opportunity for highly specialized geophysics and software development services

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) requires specialized research and development services to support an Air Force (AF) program through the acquisition and processing of seismic data and development of a semi-automated seismic refraction interpretation software tool to be procured on a sole source basis from Boise State University (UEI: MW3ENVJN9ML8).

This requirement is for the procurement of highly specialized research and development services from Boise State University (BSU) to create a semi-automated seismic refraction interpretation software tool and provide field and technical support for ERDC-CRREL. The primary objective is to develop a robust, validated capability to efficiently process and analyze large seismic data sets collected in support of an Air Force program. The software tool must extract critical geotechnical properties, such as bulk modulus, shear modulus, and Poisson’s Ratio, which are essential for foundation design and site readiness assessments. The effort will leverage BSU's unique, proprietary, non-commercial codes and the specialized expertise of its geophysics team. In addition to software development and delivery, the requirement includes the analysis and validation of the tool using government-provided data, field data acquisition, upscaling of an ERDC-CRREL funded automated source and receiver array, and logistical support for housing government-furnished equipment between deployments.

Award to Boise State University is justified on a single-source basis because it is the only known source available to fulfill this requirement.  BSU possesses the unique, combined capability to provide: 1) automated extraction of geotechnical properties from geophysical data linked to a unique geology response library; 2) a direct technology transfer of a prototype automated seismic data acquisition system originally developed under basic research ERDC-CRREL funded programs; 3) an internationally recognized geophysics group focused on seismic methods and applications; and 4) in-house fabrication facilities and technical staff dedicated to the design and manufacture of seismic sources and sensor arrays.  Boise State University is the only known source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum technical requirements.

The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of Reformed FAR Overhaul (RFO) 13.101(b).  This notice of intent is for information purposes only. 

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals.  A solicitation will not be issued.  However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor’s ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Verbal communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  Responses to this requirement may be submitted to Anna Crawford at Anna.Crawford@usace.army.mil.  The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the e-mail submission.  Responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM CST, Monday, June 8, 2026.

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