Clumped isotope geochemical samples BPA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0126Q0017
- Agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey's Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center is procuring laboratory analysis services for clumped isotope geochemical analyses of carbonate mineral samples, including rocks, sediments, veins, and fossil specimens, through a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The selected contractor must demonstrate a proven history of measuring clumped isotope compositions (D47 and D48) and stable isotopic compositions (d13C and d18O) in a timely and properly documented manner, meeting state-of-the-art analytical precision and following community-accepted InterCarb standardization practices. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical capability, with preference given to laboratories performing all work in-house without subcontractors and those capable of measuring small samples (less than 500 micrograms of carbonate mineral powder replicates). Additional preference is awarded to laboratories able to measure magnesite powders in-house. The current deadline for quote submission is April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with quotes to be emailed to dparkin@usgs.gov. The solicitation has been amended three times, with the most recent amendment issued on March 25, 2026, updating the Performance Work Statement, Pricing Schedule, and evaluation criteria.
This acquisition is full and open to all responsible sources following Amendment 0001, which removed the initial small business set-aside designation. No incumbent contractor is named in the solicitation documents. The BPA has a total not-to-exceed value of $49,999.00 over the five-year performance period with no minimum or maximum order amounts per year, allowing flexibility based on the government's actual sample analysis needs. Contractors must submit unit pricing per sample, with BPA calls processed as fixed-price orders and all charges processed through individual call obligations rather than upfront funding. Work shall be performed at the contractor's laboratory facility, with results delivered to support USGS publications, peer-reviewed scientific articles, and data releases. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award, and the NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a small business size standard of $19.5 million.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
USGS, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center is seeking to establish a BPA for 5 years, with no options to exercise and with no minimum or maximum amount or order per year or number of orders per year, to request for lab sample analysis service to process clumped isotope geochemical analyses of carbonate minerals samples but not limited to rocks, sediments, veins, or fossil specimens. The laboratory needs to have proven history of measuring, in a timely and properly documented fashion, clumped isotope analyses that meet state-of-the art analytical precision and follow community-accepted InterCarb standardization practices. Calls issued as needed, not to exceed $49,999.00 over the period of five (5) years. Therefore, it is very important for the contractor to bid for unit price per sample, and the total price will be calculated from the total number of samples. The BPA calls will be processed as fixed price. No funding will be obligated for BPA. All charges will be processed through obligations on BPA calls. Work shall be performed IAW attached SOW.
- Amendment 0001 has been implemented to remove the small business set-aside. This requirement is now full and open. The closing date has been extended from February 04, 2026, 10:00 pacific time to February 27, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
- Amendment 0002 has been implemented to provide question and answer, please refer to B09 Attachment D Question and Answer Amendment 2 document. The closing date has been extended from February 27, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time to March 18, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
- Amendment 0003 has been implemented to provide an updated Performance Work Statement, Pricing Schedule, and updating FAR Clause 52.212-2 please refer to the updated attachments. The closing date has been extended from March 18, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time to April 1, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $19.5 million.
A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be emailed to dparkin@usgs.gov
Update #3 ·
USGS, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center is seeking to establish a BPA for 5 years, with no options to exercise and with no minimum or maximum amount or order per year or number of orders per year, to request for lab sample analysis service to process clumped isotope geochemical analyses of carbonate minerals samples but not limited to rocks, sediments, veins, or fossil specimens. The laboratory needs to have proven history of measuring, in a timely and properly documented fashion, clumped isotope analyses that meet state-of-the art analytical precision and follow community-accepted InterCarb standardization practices. Calls issued as needed, not to exceed $49,999.00 over the period of five (5) years. Therefore, it is very important for the contractor to bid for unit price per sample, and the total price will be calculated from the total number of samples. The BPA calls will be processed as fixed price. No funding will be obligated for BPA. All charges will be processed through obligations on BPA calls. Work shall be performed IAW attached SOW.
- Amendment 0001 has been implemented to remove the small business set-aside. This requirement is now full and open. The closing date has been extended from February 04, 2026, 10:00 pacific time to February 27, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
- Amendment 0002 has been implemented to provide question and answer, please refer to B09 Attachment D Question and Answer Amendment 2 document. The closing date has been extended from February 27, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time to March 18, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $19.5 million.
A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be emailed to dparkin@usgs.gov
Update #2 ·
USGS, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center is seeking to establish a BPA for 5 years, with no options to exercise and with no minimum or maximum amount or order per year or number of orders per year, to request for lab sample analysis service to process clumped isotope geochemical analyses of carbonate minerals samples but not limited to rocks, sediments, veins, or fossil specimens. The laboratory needs to have proven history of measuring, in a timely and properly documented fashion, clumped isotope analyses that meet state-of-the art analytical precision and follow community-accepted InterCarb standardization practices. Calls issued as needed, not to exceed $49,999.00 over the period of five (5) years. Therefore, it is very important for the contractor to bid for unit price per sample, and the total price will be calculated from the total number of samples. The BPA calls will be processed as fixed price. No funding will be obligated for BPA. All charges will be processed through obligations on BPA calls. Work shall be performed IAW attached SOW.
- Amendment 0001 has been implemented to remove the small business set-aside. This requirement is now full and open. The closing date has been extended from February 04, 2026, 10:00 pacific time to February 27, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $19.5 million.
A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be emailed to dparkin@usgs.gov
Update #1 ·
USGS, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center is seeking to establish a BPA for 5 years, with no options to exercise and with no minimum or maximum amount or order per year or number of orders per year, to request for lab sample analysis service to process clumped isotope geochemical analyses of carbonate minerals samples but not limited to rocks, sediments, veins, or fossil specimens. The laboratory needs to have proven history of measuring, in a timely and properly documented fashion, clumped isotope analyses that meet state-of-the art analytical precision and follow community-accepted InterCarb standardization practices. Calls issued as needed, not to exceed $49,999.00 over the period of five (5) years. Therefore, it is very important for the contractor to bid for unit price per sample, and the total price will be calculated from the total number of samples. The BPA calls will be processed as fixed price. No funding will be obligated for BPA. All charges will be processed through obligations on BPA calls. Work shall be performed IAW attached SOW.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $19.5 million.
A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be emailed to dparkin@usgs.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B09_Attachment_E_Updated_Performance_Work_Statement_0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sol_140G0126Q0017_Amd_0003.pdf | ||
| B09_Attachment_F_Updated_Pricing_Schedule_0003.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| B09_Attachment_G_Updated_FAR_Clause_52_212-2_0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| B09_Attachment_D_Question_and_Answer_Amendment_2_0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sol_140G0126Q0017_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0126Q0017_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| B03_Attachment_B_WD_2015-4281_Rev_35.pdf | ||
| B08_Attachment_C_Performance_Work_Statement.docx | DOCX document | |
| B08_Attachment_A_Pricing_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Sol_140G0126Q0017.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Clumped isotope geochemical samples BPA | Pre-Solicitation |
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