Opportunity
SAM #140G0326Q0174
USGS Solicitation for Microbe Polished Thin Sections of Rock Samples and Shipping
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
140G0326Q0174
NAICS
541380
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center is seeking specialized geological sample preparation services to support research on the Yukon-Tanana upland in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center, Sacramento Acquisition Branch - Contact: Tracy Huot - Products/Services Requested: - Preparation of approximately 440 microbe polished thin sections of rock samples - Part number: 7540-01-152-8067 - Each sample: 27x46mm or 1 round slide, 30um thickness, polished, stained, and mounted per specifications - Shipping services for delivery of prepared samples and materials - Notable Requirements: - Set aside for small businesses - Vendors must provide references from academic or government researchers - Supports geological research on tectonic and mineral evolution - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - NAICS code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories)
Description
Microbe polished thin sections of rock samples.