Opportunity
SAM #140G0326Q0216
USGS Seeks Social Science Research and Outreach Support for ShakeAlert Earthquake Initiative
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
140G0326Q0216
NAICS
541690, 541720, 541613
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Sacramento Acquisition Branch is seeking support for the Great Earthquakes Social Science Initiative, which underpins the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Sacramento Acquisition Branch, MODOC HALL, CSUS, Sacramento, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Social science research plan and implementation for great earthquake scenarios (including updates to the magnitude 7.8 ShakeOut and Cascadia Subduction Zone scenarios) - Communications and stakeholder engagement strategy and support, including: - Development of resources, campaigns, and activities for earthquake preparedness, response, mitigation, and resiliency - Updates to the ShakeAlert Messaging Toolkit - Stakeholder engagement, event planning, and technical partner coordination - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Key personnel must have at least two years of relevant experience and a BA/BS in related fields - Focus on integrating social science research with technical and outreach efforts to improve earthquake readiness
Description
GREAT EARTHQUAKES SOCIAL SCIENCE INITIATIVE