SAM #140G0326Q0154

USGS Solicitation for Volcanic Tephra Sample Geochronology Services

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center is soliciting commercial laboratory services for advanced volcanic tephra sample analysis. - Government Buyer: - US Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center - Managed by the Sacramento Acquisition Branch - Requested Services: - Analysis of 7 volcanic tephra samples - Each sample requires: - Mineral separation - 50 LA-ICPMS (Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) spot analyses - 6 CA-ID-TIMS (Chemical Abrasion Isotope Dilution Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry) grain analyses - High-precision U-Pb geochronology workflows - Detailed data reporting and geological interpretation - Requirements: - All laboratory work to be performed at the contractor's facility - Personnel must have a PhD in geology or geochemistry and experience with U-Pb isotope analysis - Offerors must provide technical work plans, CVs, and references - No specific OEMs or commercial laboratory vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) - Subject to Service Contract Labor Standards Statute

Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTEVOLCANIC TEPHRA SAMPLE ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDEDESCRIPTIONThe US Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center (ASC), requires mineral separation, LA-ICPMS spot analyses, and CA-ID-TIMS analyses as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).RELEVANT INFORMATIONThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services and associated size standard $19.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code B517 Special Studies / Analysis, Geological. All services will be performed at the contractor's laboratory. This service is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Statute.QUESTIONSAll questions must be sent directly to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00am PD. SUBMISSION OF QUOTESQuotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. All quote documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00am PD. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or consideredEVALUATION OF QUOTESQuotes will be evaluated by Tradeoff. Evaluation factors include Experience of Key Personnel, Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. See Provision 52.212-2 for details. 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 Evaluation Factors (see Attachment). This may include resumes or CV, references, or other documents, if necessaryESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEJuly 15, 2026, through September 30, 2027Offerors shall return the following:Signed SF-18Firm, fixed price quoteTechnical information including work plan, CV, experience, past performance, referencesSystem for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI)Attached Pages:Statement of WorkClauses and Provisions

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