ShakeAlert Community Integration & Behavioral Adoption Strategy

The contract seeks to develop strategic approaches to encourage behavioral change and enhance the adoption of ShakeAlert earthquake warning systems within key community sectors including schools, outdoor environments, Community Emergency Response Teams, and power utilities. The initiative is focused on understanding barriers to awareness and response, designing targeted communication and engagement tactics, and implementing measures that lead to sustained, actionable use of the warnings. Success will be measured by increased readiness, faster public response times, and measurable improvements in adoption rates across the specified user groups. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA rules, with the NAICS code 541611 indicating it falls under Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with responses due by May 28, 2026. Although the awarding agency is listed as the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, specific office address and point of contact details are not provided. The work is expected to be performed without a specified physical location and is intended to support national preparedness efforts through community-driven behavioral interventions.