SAM #140G0326Q0178

USGS Procurement of Complete Gamma-Counting System with Installation, Software, and Support

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center is seeking a complete, in-house gamma-counting system for laboratory use. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center - Products Requested: - High-purity low-background germanium (HPGe) well detector (1 unit) - Oxygen-free high-purity copper endcap, aluminum well tube (15.5-16 mm diameter, 40 mm depth), high resolution for 10 ml sample vials - Low-background J-type cryostat with remote preamplifier (1 unit) - Cryogenic liquid nitrogen recycler (1 unit) - 25-liter capacity, 2-year warranty - Low background lead shield with stand (1 unit) - 4-inch-thick walls, graded tin and copper liner, designed for J-style cryostat - Standalone digital multi-channel analyzer (MCA) gamma spectrometer (1 unit) - Digital amplifier, internal HV power supply, Ethernet/USB, all cables - HPGe detector efficiency transfer software (1 license) - For generating geometric efficiencies and correction files - Gamma analysis productivity software (networked, 1 license) - For sample management, calibration, QA/QC, reporting, Windows 11 compatible, federal system approved - Services Requested: - On-site installation, configuration, and user training (4 days, all travel included) - Extended warranties for 5 years (covers all major hardware components) - Post-installation technical support and training (2-day on-site follow-up within 3 years, all travel included) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must fit existing lab space and accommodate specified sample vial sizes - Extended warranty and post-installation technical support are mandatory - All software must be compatible with Windows 11 and approved for federal use - Vendor must provide installation, configuration, training, and quality assurance - Country of manufacture must be specified in responses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation, but the requirements are highly specialized for laboratory gamma spectroscopy systems.

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing a in-house gamma-counting system as described in the required specifications 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.You MUST specify country of manufacture. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with the associated size standard of 1,000All responsible sources may submit a brochure and documents detailing the ability to meet the requirements in the specifications with this announcement. You MUST show how it meets ALL specifications, including size, warranty, technical support and software. 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 08/12/2026 at 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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