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B--LA-ICP-MS ZIRCON ANALYSES/BRENNAN
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The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Laser Ablation Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry services. Specifically, the project requires zircon U-Pb geochronology and mineral chemistry analyses for approximately 28 samples sourced from southern Nevada and California. This work is intended to support tectonic research and geologic mapping for the USGS GMEG Science Center. The selected provider will be expected to complete the analyses within 12 months of the award, delivering digital data and returning the zircons and epoxy pucks. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, with a size standard of 19.0 million dollars annually, and Product Service Code B517 for Special Studies/Analysis - Geological. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and ability to meet the Statement of Work requirements by July 31, 2026. This announcement is for planning purposes to assist the government in determining its acquisition strategy and does not constitute a request for a quote or a commitment to award a contract.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing LA-ICP-MS: Laser ablation inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
This Sources Sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services and size standard $19.0 million annually apply to this announcement along with Product Service Code (PSC) B517 Special Studies/Analysis - Geological.
All responsible sources may submit information detailing the ability of their service to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work included with this announcement.
Please respond by Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00am PD to contact@example.gov.
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