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66--CLUMPED ISOTOPE GEOCHEMICAL SAMPLES BPA
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This market research effort seeks to identify qualified laboratories capable of performing high-precision clumped isotope geochemical analyses on carbonate mineral samples for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center. The anticipated contract is a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with a total ceiling of $49,999, designed to support USGS projects related to energy and mineral resources by providing standardized, reliable isotopic data. The technical scope requires laboratories to analyze small samples (<500 micrograms) for Δ47, Δ48, δ13C, and δ18O isotopic compositions using advanced mass spectrometers, calibrated to community standards such as InterCarb ETH and I-CDES90. Data must be generated through at least three replicate analyses per sample, with results reported alongside quality control standards, and uncertainties expressed as 95% confidence intervals. The analyses must be conducted in-house, with no subcontracting permitted, and performed by personnel with significant expertise—either a principal investigator with a doctorate or five or more years of relevant experience, and qualified operators with at least one year of experience in clumped isotope measurements. Respondents are encouraged from small and disadvantaged business categories, including Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB, and must submit capability statements demonstrating recent relevant experience, technical capacity, and firm size status via email by December 12, 2025. The submission should include firm contact details, performance history, and certification information, with the understanding that future formal solicitations (RFQs or RFPs) will be posted separately on SAM.gov. Deliverables include detailed data tables in Excel or CSV format, supporting reports, and the return of excess samples if requested. The analyses are to be performed at the awardee’s facility, with all data and supporting documentation subject to USGS review and acceptance based on strict quality standards, including calibration, standardization, and reporting protocols. This RFI is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a binding commitment or guarantee of future contract award, serving instead to inform the government’s acquisition planning and competition strategy.
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- Amendment 0001 has been implemented to remove the small business set-aside. This requirement is now full and open. The closing date has been extended from February 04, 2026, 10:00 pacific time to February 27, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
- Amendment 0002 has been implemented to provide question and answer, please refer to B09 Attachment D Question and Answer Amendment 2 document. The closing date has been extended from February 27, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time to March 18, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
- Amendment 0003 has been implemented to provide an updated Performance Work Statement, Pricing Schedule, and updating FAR Clause 52.212-2 please refer to the updated attachments. The closing date has been extended from March 18, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time to April 1, 2026, 10:00 am pacific time.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $19.5 million.
A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be emailed to contact@example.gov
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