Combined XRF and ICP-MS analyses with LOI
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0116
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- B517 Special Studies/Analysis- Geological
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey issued a notice of intent on May 13, 2026, announcing a sole-source award to Washington State University's Peter Hooper GeoAnalytical Laboratory for major and trace element analysis of one geological sample using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The notice satisfies Revolutionary FAR Overhaul implementation guidance and FAR Part 5 publicizing requirements but is not a competitive solicitation and will not result in an RFQ or formal solicitation. All responsible sources may submit capability statements by May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov for the Government's sole consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement; the Government retains full discretion to bypass competition based on responses received or to proceed with the sole-source award regardless. Electronic submission to the named email is mandatory; hard copy and alternative portals will not be accepted. The applicable NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services).
Notice text
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a purchase order to Washington State University, Peter Hooper GeoAnalytical Laboratory, for major and trace element analysis of one geological sample using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) implementation guidance and applicable FAR Part 5 publicizing requirements, including FAR Subpart 5.2.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration by the Government. Responses received will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses received is entirely at the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be issued.
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541380- Testing Laboratories and Services.
Responses shall be submitted electronically only to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov
and must be received in their entirety no later than Monday, May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses submitted by hard copy or through any other method or web portal will not be accepted or considered.
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