Opportunity
SAM #140G0226Q0123
USGS Solicits Total Metals Sample Analysis Services for Water Samples
Buyer
USGS Denver Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
140G0226Q0123
NAICS
541380
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center is seeking commercial services for total metals sample analysis. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center - Denver Acquisition Branch - Services Requested: - Analysis of 100 water samples for ultra-trace levels of iron (Fe), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni), and zinc (Zn) - Methods: SF-ICP-MS (Sector Field Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) or equivalent - Laboratory must be trace-element clean and meet strict cleanliness and quality standards - Quality control required: blanks, spikes, duplicates, and reference materials - Deliverables: digital CSV results with metadata and QC data within 3 months of sample receipt - Notable Requirements: - All plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials must be provided by the contractor - Analysis must be performed in an ultra-trace element clean laboratory - Contract period is one year from award or 90 days after final sample receipt, whichever comes first - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; methods and laboratory standards are emphasized - Opportunity is for firm fixed-price commercial services
Description
TOTAL METALS SAMPLE ANALYSIS