Opportunity
SAM #140G0326Q0079
USGS Solicitation for Isotope Analyses of Whole-Rock Samples
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
April 11, 2026
Identifier
140G0326Q0079
NAICS
541990, 541380
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics (GMEG) Science Center is soliciting isotope analysis services to support critical mineral studies related to arc magmatism and copper porphyry formation. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics (GMEG) Science Center - Contracting office: Sacramento Acquisition Branch, 3020 State University Drive East, Sacramento, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the requirement is for an internationally recognized isotope geochemistry laboratory - Products/Services Requested: - Isotope analyses of 25 whole-rock samples - Isotope systems: Sm-Nd, U-Pb, and Rb-Sr - Part number: 7540-01-152-8067 - Service includes use of recognized spikes, separation methods, standards, and MC-ICP-MS instrumentation - Deliverables: elemental and isotopic compositions, analytical techniques, data tables, and a final report - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be internationally recognized in isotope geochemistry - Lead expert must hold a Ph.D. - Full and open competition under NAICS 541990 - Approximately 30 days of lab time required within a 12-month contract period - Delivery Location: - USGS GMEGSC, 350 N Akron Rd Bldg 19, Moffett Field, CA
Description
ISOTOPE ANALYSES