SAM #140M0126Q0028

Critical Mineral Investigation of Texas Offshore Cores – Elemental and Mineralogical Analysis

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), in partnership with BSEE and OSMRE, is seeking quotations for a critical mineral investigation of Texas offshore cores. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) - Acquisition Operations Branch (AOB) - Project Scope: - Elemental and mineralogical analyses on 624 samples from 208 cores stored in Austin, TX and Boca Raton, FL - Includes grain size analysis, exploration-style elemental analysis for 60 critical minerals, mineralogical testing, heavy mineral separation - Data reporting in BOEM-specified schema - Deliverables: - Summary reports, core-specific reports, and tabular data - Secure transfer of all data and reports via SharePoint within 60 days of analysis completion - Services Required: - Monthly and touchpoint meetings with BOEM - Sample selection and collection by experienced geologists - Comprehensive sample analysis and specialized testing - Unique Requirements: - Minimum of 3 samples per core selected in consultation with BOEM geologists - All work supports the National Offshore Critical Mineral Inventory and aligns with executive orders on offshore mineral resource development - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified laboratories and mineral analysis providers

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CRITICAL MIN. INV. TX CORES OFFSHORE WAT

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