Radiocarbon analysis of sediment core samples

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to Beta Analytic, Inc, located in Miami, Florida, for the radiocarbon analysis of sediment core samples, to be delivered to the USGS Eastern Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center (EGPSC), Reston, Virginia. The period of performance is one year from the date the contractor receives the purchase order.

Period of performance is for five years.

Beta Analytic has been providing these services for the U.S. Geological Survey under the aforementioned project for more than 15 years. Consistent use of instruments used and maintained and calibrated by Beta Analytic, Inc. to obtain both conventional and AMS dating provides reliability and comparability of analyses obtained at different times. In order to maintain continuity of data and comparability of results for this critical, ongoing study, it is necessary that the U.S. Geological Survey retain the same vendor for sample preparation and analysis.

In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) only one source reasonably available.

Email responses to dparkin@usgs.gov.

The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $19.0 million.

The anticipated award date of the contract is 08/07/2023. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed-price. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.