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B--Calcium carbonate Analysis IDIQ

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140G0126Q0160Federal

Submission Closed05/22/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This contract notice is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants-National, specifically for the USGS Science Acquisition Team based in Reston, VA. It is intended strictly for market research to identify potential vendors capable of performing testing services related to the simultaneous measurement of stable isotope ratios from biogenic carbonate materials. The notice is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract but serves to gauge industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications, particularly encouraging participation from small businesses, including those classified under Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business programs. The applicable NAICS code is 541380, with a size standard of $19 million. Respondents are requested to provide information related to their ability to fulfill the requirements for one base year plus four option years. The government emphasizes that the details are preliminary and may change prior to any solicitation issuance. The deadline for response submission is May 22, 2026. This sources sought facilitates ensuring adequate competition among qualified contractors ahead of any potential future solicitation for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract titled "B--Calcium carbonate Analysis IDIQ." Communications and submissions are directed to Mindie Dixon, the designated point of contact.

General Info

Market research for vendors to test stable isotope ratios in biogenic carbonates, encouraging small businesses.

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Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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NONE

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SOW for Shell Samples IDIQ Stable Isotope Analysis

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Sources Sought Notice for Stable Isotope Ratio Measurement Services

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 15

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 22

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/22/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

Office AddressRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

Contacts

Dixon Mindie

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Full Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
NAICS Code 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
NAICS Size Standard $19 Million
Subject Sources Sought
Point of Contact Mindie Dixon mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov
Objective - To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below.
Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
The Science Acquisition Team for USGS Programs, Reston Science Acquisition Branch is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing simultaneous measurement of stable isotope ratios from biogenic carbonate materials for one base year and four one-year option periods