Seismograph Monitoring Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically the ATF ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY MGMT DIV, is soliciting proposals for Seismograph Monitoring Services for the ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The services aim to provide data on airblast and vibration generated by NCETR explosives range operations. Proposals are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Leasing three portable seismograph systems with necessary accessories for installation at ATF NCETR explosive range facilities.
- Providing a comprehensive seismograph monitoring service.
- Offering technical assistance for hardware, software, and data interpretation.
- Conducting annual calibration services for the seismograph units.
Performance Standards
Seismographs must meet ISEE standards for 2026-2031. The monitoring service must allow 24/7 remote data access, provide email alerts for events exceeding pre-arranged limits, and enable data export to Microsoft Excel and/or PDF. Seismograph systems require microphones rated to 148 dB, triaxial geophones, security enclosures with solar panels, voltage regulators, and cellular modems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Proposals - RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Period of Performance: One-year base period (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027) with four one-year option periods, totaling up to 60 months.
- Place of Performance: ATF's Capano Range, McKinley Range, and Corkern Range at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST (via email to Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov).
- Proposals Due: May 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST (via email to Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov).
- Published Date: April 24, 2026.
Security Requirements
Bidders must comply with extensive Department of Justice (DOJ) security requirements as outlined in "Attachment B - DOJ 05 Security of Department Information and Systems (APR 2026)". This includes adherence to federal laws (e.g., FISMA, Privacy Act), NIST publications, and DOJ IT security standards. Requirements cover data confidentiality, IT security policies, incident reporting, and conditions for cloud computing and cybersecurity supply chain risk management. Contractor representatives visiting NCETR facilities will undergo police records checks for access.
Contact Information
For inquiries and proposal submission, contact Brian Wilkins at Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov or 202-648-9120.