This firm fixed-price purchase order for $15,210 was awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey to Looking Glass LTD, a woman-owned small business located in Golden, Colorado. The contract involves petrographic thin section analysis services to support the agency's Geology, Energy and Minerals Science Center in Reston, Virginia through September 30, 2023. As stated in the original sole source justification notice, Looking Glass LTD has uniquely qualified expertise in analyzing sandstone samples and providing consistent data that can be readily integrated into multiple existing datasets for this ongoing project studying regional geology. The vendor's analysis of test samples matched the methodology and results of prior petrographic studies, confirming its ability to ensure continuity of analytical work and compiled data as the project continues through the period of performance. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.