B--Laboratory Services Stable isotope ratios
ID: 140G0126Q0024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL (B504)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2eacc61c957e44e29a3ced5b72becdae/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is seeking qualified laboratories to perform simultaneous measurements of Delta-O-18 (δ¹⁸O), Delta-C-13 (δ¹³C), and Delta-N-15 (δ¹⁵N) in powdered Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) samples derived from biogenic materials. The objective is to analyze between 2,000 and 5,000 samples over a five-year period, with USGS staff assisting in sample preparation and processing. This procurement is crucial for advancing research in stable isotope geochemistry, which plays a significant role in environmental and biological studies. Interested parties must respond to this Sources Sought Notice by contacting Mindie Dixon at mdixon@usgs.gov or (303) 236-9333, and ensure they are registered with SAM.gov and possess a UEI number. Responses should include compliance with specifications, business type, small disadvantaged status, and relevant project experience.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dixon, Mindie
    (303) 236-9333
    mdixon@usgs.gov
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    Sources_sought_1.docx
    This Sources Sought Notice from the USGS seeks laboratories capable of performing simultaneous measurements of Delta-O-18 (δ¹⁸O), Delta-C-13 (δ¹³C), and Delta-N-15 (δ¹⁵N) in powdered Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) samples derived from biogenic materials. This is not a request for proposal but a market research effort to identify potential sources, especially within the Small Business Community (e.g., Small Business, Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB). The NAICS Code is 541380, with a size standard of $19 million. The objective is to find qualified sources for analyzing 2,000 to 5,000 samples over five years, with USGS staff assisting in the process. Responses should detail specification compliance, business type and small disadvantaged status, and project experience. Respondents must have a UEI number and be registered with SAM.gov. This notice informs future acquisition decisions, and any solicitations will be posted separately on SAM.gov.
    Statement_of_Work_-Draft_1.doc
    The USGS St. Petersburg Science Center requires a laboratory to perform simultaneous measurements of δ18O, δ13C, and δ15N in powdered CaCO3 samples from biogenic materials. The selected lab must be within 30 miles of the SPCMSC to facilitate secure sample transport and training. The work involves analyzing 2,000 to 5,000 samples over five years, with USGS staff assisting in sample preparation. The lab must have specific equipment, including a Thermo Scientific Delta-series SIR-MS with a Gas-Bench II prep device and a Thermo Flash EA - ConFlo IV. Data must be referenced to standard materials, with specific replication and precision criteria. Deliverables include processing samples within two weeks of receipt and data delivery within three weeks of measuring 50 successive samples. Key personnel must have expertise in stable isotope geochemistry, and the work must adhere to safety standards. All generated data will become the property of the U.S. Government.
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