SAM #140G0126Q0250

USGS Bascom Argon Dating Laboratory Noble Gas Mass Spectrometer Procurement

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Bascom Argon Dating Laboratory, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure a multi-collector noble gas mass spectrometer for advanced geochronology research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Bascom Argon Dating Laboratory, Office of Acquisition Grants-National, OAG Reston Acquisition Branch - Products Requested: - Multi-collector noble gas mass spectrometer (1 unit) - Capable of simultaneous measurement of argon (40, 39, 38, 37, 36) and neon (22, 21, 20) isotopes - High resolution (minimum 180, preferred 600), abundance sensitivity (<5 ppm), and emission stability - Stainless steel construction, bakeable analytical volume, stable electromagnet with temperature-controlled Hall probe - Faraday detectors with electronic intercalibration, discrete dynode multipliers - High-conductance VAT Series 57 valves or equivalent, oil-free roughing system, ion pump for noble gases - Computer-controlled source, magnet, and collector electronics; data acquisition software compatible with LabView and Python - Spares kit (including filaments, HV supply module, multiplier) - Mass range: 2-100 - Must meet specified performance standards for resolution, sensitivity, stability, beam separation, and linearity - Delivered, assembled, and demonstrated at USGS Reston, VA - Minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labor, shipping, and support travel - Part number referenced: 7540-01-152-8067 - Services Requested: - Clearance through Customs - Shipping & Handling (including air freight) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must support rapid transitions between argon and neon analyses - Oil-free pumping system and ultra-high vacuum ion pump required - Comprehensive software for data acquisition and control (LabView and Python compatibility) - Compliance with Buy American Act and domestic sourcing requirements; vendors must disclose any foreign end products - Delivery, assembly, and demonstration required within one year of purchase - Registration in SAM.gov required for award consideration - Minimum one-year warranty begins upon government acceptance of the instrument

Description

The USGS Eastern Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center has a requirement to purchase a Mass Spectrometer and to be delivered to Reston, VA Delivery Date - 365 days after receipt of orderRequest for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0250 will be issued on or about 09/18/2026 with written quotes due on or about 09/23/2026. The NAICS code is 334516. The size standard is 1,000 employeesThe anticipated award date of the contract is 09/24/2026 A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be awarded the contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses may be emailed to rafael_anderson@ios.doi.gov.Buy American Act applies. Vendors must comply with all applicable domestic sourcing requirements and disclose any foreign end products.

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