99 -- Intent to Sole Source Data-intensive seismic study

The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management plans to award a sole-source contract to Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory located in Palisades, New York, for a specialized seismic research project. The project focuses on analyzing seismic events in East Asia from 2001 to 2005 by identifying seismic doublets—closely clustered earthquake events—using official foreign seismic bulletins as a starting point and validating them through waveform cross-correlation analysis. This research aims to enhance the accuracy of regional seismicity maps, which will support earthquake hazard reduction efforts, improve mitigation strategies, and foster regional cooperation. This contract is identified under solicitation number Reference-Number-1059-606019 and falls within the NAICS code 611310, relating to higher education services. The key contacts managing this contract are Contract Specialists Kelly M Bracey and Brian M Carper, both reachable via email and phone at the Department of State. The project is data-intensive and requires specialized expertise in seismology to achieve its goals, emphasizing the importance of a sole-source procurement to leverage the unique capabilities of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.