Zircon analyses

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
140G0324Q0134
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking zircon analysis services to support critical commodity studies of rocks associated with mafic-ultramafic layered intrusions. The contractor must have at least 10 years of experience in high-precision uranium-lead (U-Pb) geochronology and the ability to conduct contamination-free mineral separation, laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) analyses, chemical abrasion, and hafnium (Hf) isotope analysis. Quotes are due by April 20, 2024, and the period of performance is estimated to be May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.

This acquisition is open market and set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380, Testing Laboratories, with a size standard of $41.5 million. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is B517, Special Studies/Analysis Geological. The contract value is not specified, and the place of performance is at the location of the awardee.

Notice text

Zircon Analysis
REQUEST FOR QUOTE

INTRODUCTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03 effective 02/23/2024. This acquisition is open market.

DESCRIPTION
The US Geological Survey, Western Mineral and Environmental Research Science Center, requires a Zircon Analysis as described in the attached Statement of Work.
All services will be performed at the location of the awardee.

RELEVENT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541380, Testing Laboratories, and associated size standard 19 applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code B517 Special Studies/Analysis Geological

All questions must be sent directly to rlujan@usgs.gov by 04/15/2024. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contract Specialist at rlujan@usgs.gov. All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than at 04/20/2024 at 0800 central time. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Statement of Work (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary.

For further information, please contact Rupert Lujan, Contract Specialist at rlujan@usgs.gov

Period of performance and/or delivery dates are estimates only.
May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025

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