Lithium, strontium, and boron isotope analyses

LITHIUM, STRONTIUM, AND BORON ISOTOPE ANALYSES

Li, Sr, and B Isotope Analysis IAW the Attached Statement of Work (SOW).

This procurement follows the procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.
Firm, Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Contract is planned for a five (5) year ordering period. Services performed will be ordered as specified in each task order with pricing as specified in the contract. The maximum amount for the full term will not exceed $200,000.00. This maximum amount is not a representation that the maximum quantity will be required or ordered or that the conditions affecting task orders will be stable or normal. The initial task order under this contract will fulfill the minimum quantity requirement and will be awarded concurrently with the award of this contract. Under terms of this contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $5,000.00 over the ordering period of the Contract.

It is anticipated that task orders would be issued on a Firm, Fixed Price (FFP) basis for particular studies or subtasks during the ordering period. The statement of work for the IDIQ contract contains general and broad descriptions of the type of work or analysis that may be required over the life of the contract.

Individual task orders for specific work, within the general scope of the IDIQ contract will be placed from time to time during the ordering period.

The five-year ordering period (currently estimated as 7/15/2024 through 7/14/2029) may be adjusted based on the actual award date of the contract to permit an ensuing five-year ordering period. All dates in this document referring to the above four-year period will be adjusted accordingly at contract award.

No Set-aside used.

NAICS: 541380, Testing Laboratories, $16.5 million.

Subject to wage determination, by the contractor's location.

Your submission shall include the following:
1. Signed SF 1449 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 30a-c and FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 required check marks and signature
2. Technical submission (information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are resumes, published works, etc)
3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts and projects with description and customers' contacts
4. Unit pricing for Base Year and each Option Year, see Exhibit A
5. Firm, fixed price quote for Task Order #1, for 120 Sr, B, and Li samples
6. System for Award Management UEI

Attached Pages:
Clauses and Provisions, 21 pages
889 Certification Document, 2 pages
Statement of Work, 16 pages
Exhibit A, 1 page

Questions shall be submitted no later than 06/18/2024 1500 PST. Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov. All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be received no later than 06/28/2024 1500 PST.

Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.