ROCK SAMPLE ANALYSES
ID: 140G0325Q0084Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- GEOLOGICAL (B517)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d97868bd2d24b128a775a098d733e31/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking quotes from small businesses for mineral separation analyses and geochronology services as part of a combined synopsis/solicitation. The procurement involves extracting and analyzing mineral separates from bulk rock samples, specifically focusing on apatite and zircon, and includes various types of thermochronology and geochronology analyses. These services are crucial for advancing scientific research in regional geology and mineral resource studies, with the contract period estimated from May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2029. Interested parties must submit their quotes electronically by April 15, 2025, and can contact Elizabeth Adam at eadam@usgs.gov or (916) 278-9441 for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Adam, Elizabeth
(916) 278-9441
(916) 278-9339
eadam@usgs.gov
Files
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Sol_140G0325Q0084.pdf
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The document lists a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for specialized geologic analyses, focusing on mineral separation analyses and geochronology services. The RFQ is aimed at small businesses and requires quotes to be submitted electronically by April 15, 2025, for services involving the extraction and analysis of mineral separates from bulk rock samples and multiple types of geochronology and thermochronology analyses on minerals, primarily apatite and zircon. Key provisions include instructions for submitting quotes, requirements for a technical description of the services offered, compliance with federal laws, and the necessity for bidders to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The scope of work, as stated, emphasizes the importance of these analyses in regional geology and mineral resource research, with expected project performance running from May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2029. The contract is subject to various federal regulations and includes stipulations for sustainable practices and labor standards. Overall, this RFQ reflects the government's effort to advance scientific research while promoting small business engagement in federally funded projects.
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