SAM #140G0126Q0181

Procurement of (U-Th)/He Geochronology Analyses for Zircon and Apatite Minerals

This opportunity involves the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Reston Acquisition Branch procuring specialized (U-Th)/He geochronology analyses for zircon and apatite minerals to support geological research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Reston Acquisition Branch, USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - University of Connecticut, Basin Analysis & Helium Thermochronology Laboratory (UConn) (sole vendor and laboratory performing the analyses) - Products/Services Requested: - (U-Th)/He geochronology analyses of zircon and apatite minerals - Quantity: 1 unit (representing a batch of analyses) - No specific part numbers; this is a specialized laboratory service - Includes Helium extraction and measurement, grain digestion, and Uranium, Thorium, and Samarium measurements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Analyses require advanced laboratory capabilities, including a quadrupole mass spectrometer with laser heating cell, clean lab for grain digestion, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer - The service is critical for the Alaska Basins and Petroleum Systems project under the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center/Minerals Program - UConn is selected for its unique expertise and specialized facilities - Period of performance is one year, beginning in early September and ending late September the following year

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U-TH-SM/HE THERMOCHRONOLOGY ANALYSES

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