Radiogenic isotope analysis
This is a Request For Information. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result of this Sources Sought announcement. The United States Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Grants is soliciting information from qualified sources; the results of this announcement will be evaluated to determine if there are businesses capable of performing the proposed work. The US Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Grants seeks responses from vendors that possess the capability to provide Radiogenic Isotope Analysis. US Geological Survey, California Volcano Observatory (CalVO) is conducting research on the Clearlake volcanic field as part of the California Coast Range Volcanic Field project. This work involves investigating the genetic origins of rocks erupted form the volcanic field. Radiogenic isotopes, including 87Sr/86Sr, 143Nd/144Nd, 204, 206, 207, 208Pb and 176Hf/177Hf, are among the most important and useful geochemical tracers used in this line of research. The isotope analyses from Clearlake rocks will aid in building our understanding of the evolution of the volcanic field and permit assessment of the potential for future volcanic activity in the field. The contractor will provide Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) strontium analysis and Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICPMS) neodymium, lead, and hafnium isotope analyses of provided samples. This data will be delivered with co-run standards, laboratory procedural blanks, and analytical results, all furnished in an Excel spreadsheet. CalVo requires a lab to perform composite analysis of the suite of radiogenic isotopes (e.g., 87Sr/86Sr, 143Nd/144Nd, 176Hf/177Hf, 20XPb/204Pb) on the same sample aliquot with the option to combine these analyses with sample preparation by digestion in high-pressure digestion vessels (bombs). Traditional digestion methods used by many analytical laboratories do not effectively break down minerals such as zircon, which are common in Clearlake volcanic field rocks. Failing to dissolve these refractory minerals can lead to inaccurate whole rock compositions and thus unusable data. The contractor must be equipped to commercially offer the desired suite of isotopic analyses on a single sample aliquot and 'bomb' digestion option as a package and must have a reputation for high-accuracy, high-precision radiogenic isotope analysis. For further information, interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer, Charlan Fejarang at (916)278-9329 or cjfejarang@usgs.gov by the due date, July 11, 2022. 140G0322Q0172 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants
6/30/22, 4:49 PM NOI - Radiogenic isotope analysis
The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 12 to The Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR) at the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) for bulk rock radiogenic isotope analyses. USGS California Volcano Observatory is conducting research on the Clearlake volcanic field as part of the California Coast Range Volcanic Field project. This work involves investigating the genetic origins of rocks erupted form the volcanic field. Radiogenic isotopes, including 87Sr/86Sr, 143Nd/144Nd, 204, 206, 207, 208Pb and 176Hf/177Hf, are among the most important and useful geochemical tracers used in this line of research. The isotope analyses from Clearlake rocks will aid in building our understanding of the evolution of the volcanic field and permit assessment of the potential for future volcanic activity in the field. The contractor will provide Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) strontium analysis and Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICPMS) neodymium, lead, and hafnium isotope analyses of provided samples. This data will be delivered with co-run standards, laboratory procedural blanks, and analytical results, all furnished in an Excel spreadsheet. No other commercial lab offers composite analysis of the suite of radiogenic isotopes (e.g., 87Sr/86Sr, 143Nd/144Nd, 176Hf/177Hf, 20XPb/204Pb) on the same sample aliquot with the option to combine these analyses with sample preparation by digestion in high-pressure digestion vessels (bombs). Traditional digestion methods used byother analytical laboratories do not effectively break down minerals such as zircon, which are common in Clearlake volcanic field rocks. Failing to dissolve these refractory minerals can lead to inaccurate whole rock compositions and thus unusable data. The PCIGR is uniquely equipped to commercially offer the desired suite of isotopic analyses on a single sample aliquot and bomb digestion option as a package.The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. Other interested concerns having the ability to furnish these supplies shall submit a capabilities statement to the Contract Specialist no later than the closing date of this announcement. All submissions will be evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. This is NOT an RFQ. This does represent the Government's only written notice of this procurement. All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract. All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov. This notice and any resulting contract or order conforms to the requirements in place tough FAC 2022-06, effective 26 May 2022.All questions regarding this procurement shall be in writing and addressed to Charlan Fejarang at cjfejarang@usgs.gov no later than 12:00PM PT on Monday 08/08/2022. 140G0322Q0172 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants
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