Noble Gas Analysis of Water Samples

This requirement is expected to result in the award of a one-year indefinite delivery contract with a period of performance of one year from the date of award, and four one-year option periods thereafter. The total/maximum number of samples for each type of analysis over five years will not exceed:



-Dissolved Helium, Neon, and 3He/4He (1500 samples)

-Dissolved Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon and 3He/4He (500 samples)

-Dissolved Tritium (500 samples)



Competitive request for quotations (RFQ) G15PS00193 will be issued on or about 05/07/2015 with written quotes due on or about 06/04/2015.



The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $15.0 million



The U.S. Geological Survey intends to issue a competitive RFQ under FAR Subpart 13.5 - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The RFQ will be competed using full and open competition procedures and will not be set aside for small business concerns. The anticipated award date of the contract is 06/30/2015. A vendor must be registered at http://www.sam.gov to be awarded the contract.



All responsible sources may submit a bid or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Email responses to dgalvin@usgs.gov or mail to the address specified in the solicitation.



Once issued, the RFQ may be viewed through the FedConnect portal located at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/.