Opportunity
SAM #140M0126Q0046
Critical Mineral Investigation Services for Texas Offshore Cores
Buyer
BOEM Acquisition Management Division
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
140M0126Q0046
NAICS
541715, 541380, 541690, 213115
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Acquisition Management Division, is seeking specialized services for a critical mineral investigation of Texas offshore cores. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior - Office of Acquisition and Property Management, Marine Minerals Administration - Acquisition Operations Branch - Services Requested: - Critical Mineral Investigation of Texas Cores Collected in Offshore Waters - Elemental and mineralogical analyses on up to 300 samples from up to 208 offshore cores - Sample selection, grain size analysis, elemental analysis (XRF, ICP-MS, etc.), mineralogy interpolation - Monthly meetings, methodology paper, core summary reports, and tabular data submissions - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified laboratories or service providers - Notable Requirements: - Samples are stored in Austin, TX and Boca Raton, FL - Project supports BOEM's National Offshore Critical Mineral Inventory - Detailed reporting and data transfer to BOEM - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified; focus is on scientific analysis and reporting
Description
Critical Management Investigation of Texas Cores Collected in Offshore Waters