Request For Information (RFI) - Sources Sought Notice - Chemical Mixes

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to source chemical concentration mixtures for their Branch of Quality Systems Organic Blind Sample Project (OBSP). The agency seeks vendors capable of producing custom organic mix solutions containing specific chemical compounds at precise concentrations, packaged in 10 1mL flame-sealed ampoules per mix. These mixtures will be used to assess the performance of the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory's organic analyses in water and sediment testing. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a capability statement with relevant past performance. Responses are due by December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET, and must be submitted via email to jharris@usgs.gov, with the notice emphasizing that this is not a formal solicitation and all response costs are the contractor's responsibility.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 325199 for All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. There is no specific set-aside designation, meaning all business sizes can compete for this opportunity. The USGS requires delivery of chemical mixes in specific solvents like ethyl acetate, methanol, and acetonitrile, with precise concentration levels for compounds including pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and metabolites. The agency anticipates needing these mix packages (identified as LS2033, LS2440, LS2447, and others) delivered in the April-May timeframe each fiscal year. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the technical specifications are highly detailed, requiring vendors to prepare mixes with compounds measured in g/mL or ng/mL and adhere to strict significant figure requirements for concentration preparation.