SAM #140G0326Q0195

USGS Solicitation for Radiocarbon (14C) Analysis of Sediment Core Samples

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center is seeking commercial radiocarbon (14C) analysis services for scientific research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center - Managed by the Sacramento Acquisition Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Radiocarbon (14C) analysis of 214 organic sediment core samples - Analysis must use accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) for high-precision results - Deliverables include detailed electronic reports with D14C, fraction modern, and uncalibrated 14C age, including 1-sigma error assessment - All work to be performed at the contractor's laboratory - Requirements: - Offerors must demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience, and strong past performance - Firm-fixed-price contract structure - Subject to Service Contract Labor Standards - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - NAICS code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) - PSC: R405 (Support - Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis)

Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTERADIOCARBON ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.Full and open competition.DESCRIPTIONThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center (PCMSC) of Santa Cruz, CA, requires Radiocarbon Analysis services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). All analyses and associated work shall be performed at the contractor's laboratory.RELEVANT INFORMATIONThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, and associated size standard of $19.0 million applies to this solicitation, along with Product and Service Code (PSC) R405, Support -Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis.This service is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, as applicable.QUESTIONSAll questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by electronic mail directly to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov no later than August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (ED).SUBMISSION OF QUOTESQuotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer. All quote documents required by this solicitation must be received in their entirety no later than August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (ED) to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or through any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.EVALUATION OF QUOTESQuotes will be evaluated using tradeoff factors including:1. Experience2. Technical Capability3. Past Performance4. PriceSee FAR provision 52.212-2 included herein, for definitions of evaluation factors and the basis for award.Offerors shall provide sufficient technical information to allow the Government to evaluate the offeror's ability to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work. Technical submissions shall include the information required by FAR 52.212-2 and may include a work plan, curriculum vitae (CV), relevant experience, past performance information, references, and other supporting documentation, as applicable.ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCESeptember 30, 2026 - October 1, 2029OFFERORS SHALL RETURN THE FOLLOWINGSigned SF-18Firm-fixed-price quoteTechnical information, including work plan, experience, past performance, and references, as required by FAR 52.212-2System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)ATTACHED PAGESStatement of WorkClauses and Provisions

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