SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Software Support
- Notice Date
- 6/4/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, APS PO BOX 25046, MS204B DENVER FEDERAL CENTER DENVER CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Solicitation Number
- 07CR31-NoSolicitation
- Response Due
- 7/5/2007
- Archive Date
- 6/3/2008
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Concerns having the ability to furnish the services described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above with 30 calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The USGS Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) is designed to organize, modernize, and standardize operations of seismic networks in the United States to improve the Nation's ability to respond effectively to damaging earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. The U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Discipline, Geologic Hazards Team, has a requirement for the following: General Duties: Shall perform specific design and programming tasks in support of the ANSS real-time product development. These tasks involve: 1) ongoing ShakeMap development and operations, including system upgrades for the Global, Anchorage, and new regions of the ANSS anticipated to come online, 2) design and implementation of several required new Global ShakeMap subsystems, 3) oversight, design, and implementation of the "Did You Feel it?" (DYFI?) system for international response (global earthquakes), and 4) incorporation of the #2) and #3) into a new developing system called Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER). Controlled-source development and software documentation is also required. Due to the design, implementation, and evolution model used in these projects, the contractor shall be required to participate in occasional design and implementation meetings with the USGS staff at the NEIC in Golden, CO. The design and implementation tasks for this contract include: Alaska ShakeMap System operation and development: a) Continuing calibration and modification of system and triggering adjustments, b) coordination with regional network coordinators and assist in revised implementation or decommission as warranted depending on ANSS policy decisions. ShakeMap development on Global ShakeMap: a) Develop global site condition grid based on topography, allowing for sub-grid level refined data, b) Code region-specific attenuation modules for global coverage and program in to ShakeMap-specific regression PERL modules, and automatic processing and large numbers of calibration ShakeMaps and, c) add additional functionality to the system as required by PAGER system development. Did You Feel It? (DYFI) development: a) Finish implementation of updated DYFI system, b) overhaul system robustness & redundancy with software and hardware improvements, including acquisition, triggering, and web delivery, and c) Interact and advice international collaborators on comparable global systems. Ongoing operation and general maintenance of DYFI and ShakeMap systems (triggering, web page security & 508 compliance, etc.) as needed. This includes response to significant earthquakes which may require unanticipated or emergency modifications as needed for unanticipated post-earthquake occurrences. Assist in conversion of above systems auto-triggering algorithm from QDDS/QDM to EIDS. Assistance in publication of enhancements and software details, including further work on the ShakeMap Manual, and documentation for PAGER and DYFI. The operational tasks include: ShakeMap response for significant earthquakes Globally and Nationwide, including Alaska. Post-earthquake response includes customer service, data processing and making these data available. DYFI response for all earthquakes globally & nationwide that have significant felt reports. Operational response and guidance for new operators of PAGER, ShakeMap, and DYFI systems within the USGS, NEIC, and collaborating institutions. Support tasks shall include: Interact with and respond to queries about ShakeMap and DYFI from regional seismic network operators and developers. Provide operational and bug fix assistance as referenced in the list of known bugs found on the gldbug directory. Based on the information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the Government considers the items specified as a sole source from Vincent Quitoriano, Tucson, AZ, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm. However should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required item/services or its functional equivalent (based upon the criteria specified herein) are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials, which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, request for such document without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice to the procurement. This is open to both large and small business. Please respond by July 5, 2007
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