Opportunity

SAM #140G0326Q0172

Whole-Rock Geochemical Analysis Services for USGS Alaska Science Center

Buyer

USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants

Posted

July 21, 2026

Respond By

July 25, 2026

Identifier

140G0326Q0172

NAICS

541380

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center is seeking qualified businesses to provide whole-rock geochemical analysis services for up to 75 rock samples. - Government Buyer: - US Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center, Department of the Interior - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified laboratories capable of performing the required analyses - Products/Services Requested: - Whole-rock geochemical analysis of up to 75 rock samples - Includes sample preparation (crushing, pulverizing) - Analytical methods: XRF, Leco, ICP-MS, fusion methods - Analysis for major elements, carbon, sulfur, base metals, trace elements, volatile elements, and fluorine - Digital data delivery with QA/QC and certificates of analysis - Return of leftover material to USGS - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Analyses must meet specified detection limits and quality standards - Capability brochures must be submitted by email - Additional analyses may be requested if needed - Opportunity classified under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing whole-rock geochemical analysis as described in the Statement of Work attached. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, with the associated size standard of $19M.All responsible sources may submit a brochure detailing the ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work included with this announcement.Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 07/24/2026 at 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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