66--INTENT TO AWARD - Fossil Spectral System
ID: 140G0124Q0299Type: Presolicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

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https://sam.gov/opp/daf7b6d564fc4330af550e59361c5b2f/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a non-competitive purchase order for a Hilgers FOSSIL Spectral System, specifically designed for use with a Zeiss Axio Imager M2m microscope. This procurement aims to acquire a unique spectral fluorescence microscope measurement system capable of producing quantified fluorescence data, which is critical for analyzing sedimentary organic matter in geological studies. The Hilgers Technisches Buero, located in Koenigswinter, Germany, is the sole provider of this specialized equipment, which is already utilized in approximately 25 organic petrology laboratories worldwide. Interested parties may submit bids or proposals for consideration, although this notice serves informational purposes only, and the award is anticipated to follow FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) guidelines. For further inquiries, contact Kevin Weaver at kweaver@usgs.gov or call 703-648-7394.

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    (703) 648-7394
    kweaver@usgs.gov
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