laboratory services for tree ring samples
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0149
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing laboratory services for tree ring sample analysis, with responses due August 12, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.
The work involves preparation and processing of wood samples collected from paleoseismological and landslide studies in the Pacific Northwest. Specific tasks include cutting, mounting, and sanding wood samples for tree ring analyses; sectioning and mounting samples for laser ablation analysis; dissecting individual rings; and preparing and analyzing samples for radiocarbon and oxygen isotope analysis. The lab will process up to 20 tree samples (core or slabs containing ring series of hundreds of rings) to determine precise ages of past earthquakes and coseismically-triggered landslides using multi-proxy, cross-validated geochronologic processes.
Work is performed at the vendor's facility with a base year running September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, and one option year from September 1, 2027 to August 31, 2028. The USGS Earthquake Science Center, Seattle Field Office will serve as the customer. Deliverables include finished wood samples, processed results reports, and archiving of finished samples at the selected laboratory for future reference. The vendor will also collaborate with the USGS Pacific Northwest Project Chief in field sample collection efforts.
This is market research only; the Government is not committed to award and will not fund response preparation. NAICS 541990 applies with a small-business size standard of $19.5 million. Submit brochures by email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov; hardcopy and SAM portal submissions will not be accepted.
Notice text
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing laboratory services for tree ring samples as described in the Statement of Work attached. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with the associated size standard of $19.5M
All responsible sources may submit a brochure detailing the ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 08/12/2026 at 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement_of_Work_1.pdf |
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