Lead (Pb) isotope ratio measurements analyses on s
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0225Q0075
- Agency
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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
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking laboratory analytical services to provide Lead (Pb) isotope ratio measurements analyses on soil samples for the USGS Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center in Denver, Colorado. This Request for Quotations (RFQ 140G0225Q0075) requires contractors to perform 420 Pb isotope analyses using high-resolution inductively coupled mass spectrometry (HR-ICP-MS) methodology as part of a benchmark study comparing accuracy and turnaround time with more precise analyses. The procurement will utilize Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 12 for commercial products and services in conjunction with FAR Part 13.1 simplified procedures for evaluation and award. Vendors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting quotations, with the original solicitation posted on June 3, 2025, and responses due by June 16, 2025. An amendment was issued on June 11, 2025, providing clarifying questions and answers regarding the technical methodology requirements.
This solicitation is not designated as a small business set-aside and falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code B504 for Special Studies/Analysis - Chemical/Biological services. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the scope involves laboratory analysis of soil samples for the USGS facility located in Denver, Colorado. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are identified in the solicitation materials. The work will support the USGS Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center's research objectives through specialized isotopic analysis capabilities using the specified HR-ICP-MS analytical method.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers as Attachment A. (See Attachment A for details)
Laboratory analytical services to provide Lead (Pb) isotope ratio measurements analyses on soil samples for the USGS Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC), Denver, Colorado.
1. This is a Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Submit written quotations on RFQ Number 140G0225Q0075. This solicitation will utilize the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR Part 13.1 Simplified Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition.
2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03.
3. The solicitation is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and the size standard is $19.0 Million.
4. Vendors are required to be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation. Register at https://www.sam.gov/index.html prior to submitting your quotation. See FAR provision 52.204-7.
5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0225Q0075 for all Clauses and Provisions.
Update #1 ·
Laboratory analytical services to provide Lead (Pb) isotope ratio measurements analyses on soil samples for the USGS Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC), Denver, Colorado.
1. This is a Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Submit written quotations on RFQ Number 140G0225Q0075. This solicitation will utilize the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR Part 13.1 Simplified Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition.
2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03.
3. The solicitation is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and the size standard is $19.0 Million.
4. Vendors are required to be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation. Register at https://www.sam.gov/index.html prior to submitting your quotation. See FAR provision 52.204-7.
5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0225Q0075 for all Clauses and Provisions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0225Q0075_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment_A_-_Questions_and_Answers-140G0225Q0075_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0225Q0075.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) isotope ratio measurements analyses on soil samples | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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