Routine analytical chemistry services

Added: May 02, 2016 4:21 pm THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY for market research purposes to identify interested vendors for the potential requirement detailed below. A formal solicitation and performance work statement are not available. Additionally, in accordance with FAR 19.5, Set- Asides for Small Business, the Government will review the information requested in this announcement to determine the type of set-aside (if any) for this requirement, should it come to fruition.



The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 ¿ Testing Laboratories and the size standard is $15.0 Million.



The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geologic Division, Mineral Resources Surveys Program has a requirement for chemical analysis services of geologic materials, to include plants, waters, soils, sediments and rocks, for inorganic constituents.



The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials equipment and facilities that are required for the chemical analysis. All required instruments and/or equipment, shall be purchased, set-up, calibrated, and on-line prior to award of contract.



The Contractor shall perform analyses according to the methods stated below. The analytical method used can be similar to the prescribed method so long as analytical performance is met or exceeded.

Some of the samples collected may contain hazardous materials, the concentration of hazardous materials in any sample is expected to be low, however some samples may contain concentrations high enough to be harmful. The USGS will attempt to keep the Contractor informed of which samples may contain high concentrations of such materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to take the appropriate safety precautions to ensure the safety of employees in the event that a sample does contain unexpectedly high concentrations of hazardous material.

In order to be able to handle the soil samples from outside the continental United States (CONUS), or from regulated areas within the United States, the Contractor must have the appropriate approval and permits from the Deputy Administrator, Plant Protection and Quarantine programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Disposal of any remaining sample and sample extracts must meet regulatory guidelines.

This requirement includes the following analytical services:



1. Sample Preparation ¿ pulverize in agate media to 75 microns



2. Determination of sulfur by combustion and infrared detection



3. Determination of carbon by combustion and infrared detection



4. Determination of carbon dioxide (carbonate carbon) by coulometry



5. Determination of Mercury by multi - acid digestion and cold vapor AAS



6. Determination of Arsenic by sodium peroxide fusion and hydride generation AAS



7. Determination of Antimony by sodium peroxide fusion and hydride generation AAS



8. Determination of Selenium by multi - acid digestion and hydride generation AAS



9. Determination of Fluoride by sodium hydroxide/potassium nitrate fusion and ion selective electrode



10. Determination of Chloride by potassium hydroxide/potassium nitrate fusion and ion selective electrode



11. Determination of Ferrous Iron (FeO) by sulfuric/HF acid digestion and titration



12. Essential and Non-Essential Water by gravimetric and infrared detection



13. Gold by lead collection fire assay



14. Gold, Palladium, Platinum by lead collection fire assay



15. Major Elements by lithium borate fusion and XRF



16. Major Elements by lithium borate fusion and ICP-OES-MS



17. 49 Major, Minor, and Trace Elements by multi-acid digestion and ICP-OES-MS



18. 59 Major, Minor, Trace and Rare Earth Elements by sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-OES-MS



19. High Concentration Rare Earth Elements plus Lanthanum, Thorium, Uranium, Yttrium, Barium and Strontium by sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-MS

20. 30 plus Elements by multi-acid digestion followed by fusion of residue



21. 35 plus Elements by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA)

22. Determination of Platinum Group Elements (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru Ir, Os) by nickel sulfide fire assay and INAA



23. Determination of Trace Level Gold, Palladium and Platinum (Au, Pt, Pd) by lead collection fire assay



24. Determination of Ore Grade Gold, Palladium and Platinum (Au, Pt, Pd) by lead collection fire assay



25. Determination of Base Metals by potassium pyrosulfate fusion and XRF



26. Determination of Minor Elements by pressed pellet and XRF



27. Determination of Rare Earth Elements by borate fusion and XRF



28. Determination of High Concentration Mercury by multi - acid digestion and cold vapor AAS



29. 35 Elements by 7 stage sequential extractions and ICP-OES/ICP-MS



30. 26 plus Metals by microwave digestion and ICP-MS



31. 63 Major, Minor, and Trace Elements after Deionized Water Leach and ICP-MS



32. 63 Major, Minor, and Trace Elements after Ammonium Acetate Leach and ICP-MS



33. 63 Major, Minor, and Trace Elements after Cold Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride Leach and ICP-MS.



34. 63 Major, Minor, and Trace Elements after Hot Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride Leach and ICP-MS.



35. 61 Major, Minor, and Trace Elements after Sodium Pyrophospate Leach and ICP-MS



36. 50 plus Elements Major, Minor, and Trace Elements in water by ICP-OES/ICP-MS



37. Determination of Precious Metals in water by ICP-OES/ICP-MS



38. Determination of Trace Elements in water by ICP-OES/ICP-MS



39. Determination of Single Elements in water by DRC-MS



40. 51 Major, Minor, and Trace Elements after aqua regia digestion and ICP-OES/ICP-MS





All business concerns who believe they can responsibly provide these types of services should submit the following information to the contracting officer.



1. Capability statement describing corporate expertise and technical qualifications in the work described above.

2. Past performance information describing other contracts for similar services your company has been awarded. Past performance information should be submitted for projects conducted within the last three years and include: project title, location, whether the work was as a prime or subcontractor, contract/subcontract dollar value, type of contract, percentage of self-performed work, and overall performance rating received.

3. Small business status of vendor (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.)

4. Point of contact information for vendor, Cage Code, and D&B Number.

5. Any other information that will prove the vendor is capable of performing the required effort.



In order to be responsive to this Notice, a firm must provide the appropriate documentation for consideration by May 9, 2016. Responses that do not comply with these procedures will not be considered.



NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is not a request for quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement.



Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail to Lisa Hayes at ldhayes@usgs.gov.