Tritium Laboratory

Tritium Laboratory is a specialized scientific research facility operated by the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS). The laboratory provides critical low-level tritium analysis services to various federal agencies, supporting environmental monitoring, geological research, coastal management, and scientific investigations. As a subcontractor to RSMAS, Tritium Laboratory offers precise measurements of radioactive tritium concentrations in water samples, enabling advanced environmental and scientific research across multiple disciplines.

Through federal contract awards, Tritium Laboratory has supported diverse scientific research projects. The laboratory has been a key subcontractor for projects funded by agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Office of Naval Research. These contracts have included providing analytical services for marine ecosystem studies, climate change research, ocean circulation monitoring, and environmental assessments. The contracts were typically non-set-aside awards, ranging from purchase orders to delivery orders, with values spanning from approximately $20,000 to nearly $500,000. The laboratory's analytical capabilities have been crucial in supporting prime contractors like the University of Miami in executing complex scientific research initiatives.

In federal grant awards, Tritium Laboratory has supported a wide range of scientific research projects. The laboratory has been a subcontractor for grants from NSF, NOAA, and other federal agencies, contributing to research in areas such as marine biodiversity, climate science, ocean dynamics, and environmental monitoring. These grants have covered diverse topics including coral reef studies, marine ecosystem observation networks, atmospheric research, and oceanographic investigations. The grants have ranged from small-scale projects around $50,000 to larger collaborative research efforts exceeding $1 million. The laboratory's specialized tritium analysis services have been integral to supporting comprehensive scientific research across multiple disciplines and geographic regions.

Tritium Laboratory holds an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the U.S. Geological Survey valued at $1,128,000, which allows the agency to issue task orders for low-level tritium analysis services. This single-award IDC does not have a set-aside designation and enables the laboratory to provide specialized analytical services supporting geological research and coastal management initiatives. To date, task orders issued under this IDC have totaled $483,520, demonstrating the laboratory's ongoing critical role in supporting federal scientific research through precise environmental measurements and specialized technical services.