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B--Apatite fission-track (AFT) and U-Pb analyses
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The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a sole-source purchase order to GeoSep Services for apatite fission-track and U-Pb analyses, recognizing GeoSep as the only source capable of meeting the specific technical requirement of 252Cf irradiation. This action is being conducted under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (FAR Part 12) for the acquisition of commercial products and services, and the notice serves to comply with regulatory requirements under FAR Subpart 5.101(a). Although no formal solicitation will be issued, all responsible parties may submit quotations by the deadline to be considered, with the government retaining sole discretion to determine whether to proceed without competition. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 541380, classifying it as a testing laboratory service. All responses must be submitted electronically via email to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and received in full no later than August 3, 2026 at 0800 PST; hardcopy submissions or responses through any web portal will not be accepted. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Yangzhi Deng, reachable at 916-278-9326.
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This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order to GeoSep Services for apatite fission track and U-Pb analysis.
Award will be made in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. GeoSep is, to the USGS' knowledge, the only source who can meet all the required technical requirement, i.e. 252Cf irradiation.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of RFO FAR Subpart 5.101(a). 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 Laboratory.
Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than August 3, 2026 at 0800 PST.
Responses submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
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