Geologic samples for Critical minerals research
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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US Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- Acquisition strategy
- Pre-existing Contract Vehicle - Contract Modification
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Lakewood, CO
- Forecast number
- 40679
- Points of contact
Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The US Geological Survey is forecasting a new requirement for geologic samples to support critical minerals research under a delivery order mechanism. This definitive contract, which has been ongoing for nearly 30 years, provides routine analytical geochemistry services for the Mineral Resources Program, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, and related initiatives supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The solicitation is estimated to be released on August 1, 2026, with an estimated award date of September 30, 2026.
The estimated award value ranges from $150,000 to over $9 billion, with performance scheduled to run from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027. The work will be performed in Lakewood, Colorado, under a firm fixed-price contract type utilizing full and open competition. For additional information and inquiries, Sean Jones, Contracting Officer at the US Geological Survey, can be contacted at smjones@usgs.gov or 303-236-9314.
Forecast text
Task Order Funding; Geologic samples for Critical minerals research
This Definitive Contract has been ongoing for nearly 30 years. It was developed after the RIF in 1995 and is a support function that results in a cost efficient and necessary endeavor for the routine analytical geochemistry needs of the Mineral Resources Program; USGS; Earth Mapping Resources Initiative; supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program ; National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program and state geological surveys partners.
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