Follow-on Definitive Contract for continuation of work after the SCAS III Definitive Contract

The contract is a follow-on Definitive Contract intended to continue support activities previously managed under the SCAS III Definitive Contract, specifically focusing on the USGS Earthquake Science Center's efforts within the Southwest Region and the Natural Hazards Mission Area. It supports the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) ground motion monitoring networks and the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system, with goals centered on earthquake monitoring, early warning, hazard mitigation, and enhancing public safety. The work involves multiple IT-related functions necessary to maintain and improve these earthquake monitoring and warning capabilities. Task orders under the contract will address a wide range of IT services including operations and maintenance of monitoring networks, system log analysis, network design and implementation, software development, cybersecurity controls, web development, as well as cloud migration and ongoing operations. All components of the acquisition are related to IT infrastructure necessary to support and sustain the ANSS and ShakeAlert programs. The contract is associated with NAICS Code 541990 and is based in Pasadena. The point of contact for this contract is Sean Jones, who serves as both the primary contact and the small business specialist.