B--Analyze and prepare rock samples-ID-TIMS and LA-ICP-MS U-Pb age determinations,

This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to negotiate a purchase order with Boise State University Isotope Geology Laboratory (BSUIGL),to acquire ID-TIMS and LA-ICP-MS U-Pb age determinations, plus trace element chemistry, on detrital zircon grains from 5 mineral separates of rock samples. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY is, to the USGS knowledge, the only source who possess the capability to achieve the required result of obtaining both types of U- Pb ages to distinguish multiple geologic events detrital and metamorphic from zircons in a single sample. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code for this action is 541380- Testing Laboratories and Services Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to contact@example.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than March 06, 2023 at 1200 ET. Responses submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.