COSMOGENIC RADIONUCLIDE SAMPLE PROCESS
ID: 140G0225Q0130Type: 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)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5bff5f2ed9cc4dfe89d3189df8362a11/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking proposals for the processing and analysis of sediment samples to determine cosmogenic radionuclide (10Be) concentrations, which are vital for estimating surface ages in tectonically active regions and assessing regional seismic hazards. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement, covering a base year with two optional years and a potential six-month extension, running from September 11, 2025, to March 10, 2029. Key requirements include quartz separation, chemical and target preparation, and Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) measurement, with deliverables expected within 24 weeks of sample receipt. Interested parties should note that the solicitation has transitioned to full and open competition, with proposals due by September 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM MT; for further inquiries, contact Jennifer Rollin at jrollin@usgs.gov or 303-236-9321.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rollin, Jennifer
    (303) 236-9321
    jrollin@usgs.gov
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    B08_Attachment_1_-_Pricing_Schedule.xlsx
    The provided document outlines various processes and their associated costs for a government RFP, federal grant, or state/local RFP. It details the unit and total prices for
    Sol_140G0225Q0130_Amd_0001.pdf
    Amendment 0001 to solicitation 140G0225Q0130 dissolves the small business set-aside, opening the solicitation for full and open competition. This change, in accordance with FAR 19.502-10, removes clauses 52.219-6 (Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside) and 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting). The new closing date for offers is extended to September 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM MT. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The anticipated award type is Firm Fixed Price. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by one of three methods: completing and returning copies of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers.
    Sol_140G0225Q0130.pdf
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued an RFP, 140G0225Q0130, for commercial, non-personal services to process and analyze sediment samples for cosmogenic radionuclide (10Be) concentrations. This is crucial for estimating surface ages in tectonically active regions, providing insight into regional seismic hazards. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award with a base year, two option years, and an optional six-month extension, spanning from September 11, 2025, to March 10, 2029. Key technical requirements include quartz separation, chemical and target preparation, and AMS measurement, with deliverables due 24 weeks from sample receipt. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to specific analytical methods, data quality, and timely delivery, outlining a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Proposals must include a pricing schedule for all periods, and contractors must comply with various FAR clauses related to business ethics, labor standards, and electronic invoicing via the IPP system.
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