Whole Rock Geochemical Analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing whole rock geochemical analyses for approximately 75 rock samples from the Alaska Science Center. The procurement requires contractors to perform specific technical methods including fusion decomposition, XRF, Leco, ICP-MS, and selective ion electrode techniques, with samples crushed and pulverized to precise specifications at the contractor's facility. Contractors must provide digital results in CSV or spreadsheet format accompanied by QA/QC documentation, with all work performed to 100% compliance standards as verified by the Technical Liaison. This pre-solicitation notice operates under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with an associated size standard of $19 million. Interested parties must submit capability statements limited to 10 pages via email to jongjoco@usgs.gov by August 27, 2025 at 1200 hours Pacific Time, with responses submitted through other methods not being accepted.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all responsible sources meeting the requirements. The contract performance period extends from the date of award through June 30, 2026, with work to be completed at the contractor's facility using their own equipment and safety protocols. No specific award values or budget ranges have been disclosed in this market research phase, nor have any incumbent contractors been identified. The contractor will be responsible for cleaning equipment between samples, maintaining proper sample handling procedures, and returning any leftover material to the USGS upon completion of analyses. All data and results produced under this contract will become the property of the government, and contractors failing to meet standards must redo work at no additional cost.