SAM #140G0226Q0162

USGS Requests Heavy Mineral Separation Services for Geochronology Research

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Geology Geophysics Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking heavy mineral separation services to support geochronology and isotope tracer investigations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - Geology Geophysics Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) - Denver Acquisition Branch - Services Requested: - Heavy mineral separation for rock and sediment samples - Includes Electro Pulse and Traditional methods - Specific mineral targets: zircon and zircon + apatite - Quantities: - Electro Pulse (zircon): 11 samples - Electro Pulse (zircon + apatite): 40 samples - Traditional (zircon + apatite): 10 samples - Traditional (zircon): 13 samples - Requirements: - Processing, reporting, and return of mineral separates as specified in the Performance Work Statement - All plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials must be provided - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified small businesses - Notable: Services must support advanced geochronology and isotope tracer research, requiring specialized mineral separation techniques

Description

HEAVY MINERAL SEPARATION SERVICES1) This Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI}, U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for HEAVY MINERAL SEPARATION SERVICES at The US Geological Survey (USGS) USGS Mineral & Environmental Res.2) The synopsis/solicitation is 140G0226Q0162 and is being issued as a Request for Quote.3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ is determined to be the most advantages to the government.4) This solicitation is a SMALL BUSINSESS SET ASIDE. The associated NAICS Code is 213115 - Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining.5) A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking "Attachments/Links".6) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.

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