Radiocarbon analysis of samples collected from pal
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0325Q0138
- Agency
- 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
- PSC
- B517 Special Studies/Analysis- Geological
- Points of contact
-
- Yangzhi Deng yangzhideng@usgs.gov (916) 278-9326
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center, Seattle Field Office is seeking radiocarbon analysis services for samples collected from paleoseismological and landslide studies in Washington and Oregon. The procurement requires a laboratory capable of performing Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) analyses on small carbon samples (less than 100 mg of pure carbon) collected from lake sediments and buried soil layers. Contractors must provide standard and small sample AMS analyses along with comprehensive written reports detailing methodology, pretreatments, radiocarbon measurements, and age calculations. The evaluation will be conducted using a tradeoff method, with criteria including technical capability, recent and relevant experience, past performance, turnaround time, and price, with preference given to work with federal agencies in the last three years. Questions are due by June 17, 2025 at 1500 PST, and quotations must be submitted electronically by June 24, 2025 at 1500 PST to yangzhideng@usgs.gov.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract has an estimated value of $16.5 million under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratory). The period of performance spans from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2027, providing a two-year contract duration for the analytical services. Performance will take place at the contractor's facility, allowing vendors to utilize their own laboratory infrastructure and equipment. Offerors must submit a signed SF 18 form, technical qualifications documentation, prior contract references, firm fixed-price quotes, and their System for Award Management UEI as part of their response package.
Notice text
Radiocarbon analyses of samples collected from paleoseismological and landslide studies
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0325Q0138.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 dated 01/17/2025.
NAICS: 541380: Testing Laboratory, $16.5 Million.
Subject to wage determination.
Place of Performance: Vendor's facility.
Period of Performance are estimates only: 08/01/2025 to 07/31/2027.
Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on tradeoff method. Each offeror must submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer.
Please provide the following information:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16 and FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 check marks and signature required
2. Technical submission. Include information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are work plan, resumes, published works, etc
3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description and two or more professional references with contacts
4. Firm, fixed price quote
5. System for Award Management UEI
Attached Pages:
Statement of Work, 2 pages
889 Certification Document, 2 pages
Clauses and Provisions, 17 pages
Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 06/17/2025, 1500 PST.
Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 06/24/2025, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_Attachments.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0325Q0138.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Radiocarbon analysis of samples collected from pal | Solicitation | |
| Radiocarbon analysis of samples collected from paleoseismological and landslide | Pre-Solicitation |
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