SAMPLE IRRATIATION AR/AR GEOCHRONOLOGY
ID: 140G0225Q0031Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA (B529)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b82ade3b3b42432695381a7aad0da177/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking quotations for neutron irradiation services necessary for the 40Ar/39Ar geochronology process, as part of a Request for Quotation (RFQ) identified as 140G0225Q0031. The procurement aims to secure the irradiation of mineral and rock samples at a contractor's nuclear reactor facility due to the temporary non-operation of the USGS's Denver reactor. This service is critical for geological assessments and hazard evaluations, ensuring precise timing and conditions of irradiation to support resource mapping and assessment. Interested contractors should contact Yvette Sornberger at ysornberger@usgs.gov or by phone at 303-236-9332, with the contract performance options spanning from April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2030.

Point(s) of Contact
Sornberger, Yvette
(303) 236-9332
(303) 236-5859
ysornberger@usgs.gov
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Sol_140G0225Q0031.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC
The government document RFQ 140G0225Q0031 outlines a Request for Quotation issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for neutron irradiation services, essential for the 40Ar/39Ar geochronology process. The USGS seeks quotations to secure irradiation of mineral and rock samples at a contractor's nuclear reactor facility, as their Denver reactor is temporarily non-operational. The request includes specifications for irradiation times and detailed requirements for the contractor, such as demonstrated experience and compliance with established neutron interference correction values. Multiple options for contract performance are listed, spanning several years from April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2030, with various irradiation hours specified for different samples. The document emphasizes the need for precise timing and conditions of irradiation to ensure scientific accuracy for geological assessments and hazard evaluations. Overall, the RFQ seeks to establish a firm-fixed-price contract to facilitate critical geological research for resource mapping and assessment.
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