Platinum Geochemical Analytical Services

Sources Sought


The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing professional geochemistry analytical laboratory for geochemical analytical services for full platinum group element and gold characterization of 300 deep-ocean ferromanganese crust, manganese nodule, sulfide, phosphorite and sediment samples as described in the attached Statement of Work. 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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code - 541380 Testing Laboratories and associated size standard $16.5 million annually apply to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit a capabilities statemen detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to nlushenko@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 27 March 2023 at 1700 Eastern Time.


Statement of Work is Attached