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140G0326Q0149Federal

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The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified businesses that can provide laboratory services for analyzing tree ring samples, as outlined in the attached Statement of Work. This notice is purely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. Respondents must submit brochures detailing their capability to meet the specified requirements via electronic mail to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov no later than August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time; responses sent through hardcopy or the SAM web portal will not be accepted. The applicable NAICS code is 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with a small business size standard of $19.5 million in annual receipts. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond, but no compensation will be provided for costs associated with preparing submission materials. The point of contact for inquiries is Tracy Huot, reachable at thuot@usgs.gov or 916-278-9330, with the office located in Sacramento, California.

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USGS seeks qualified businesses to analyze tree ring samples via email submission by August 12, 2026, NAICS 541990.

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Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton GrantsView Agency

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541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesView NAICS

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CA

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Statement_of_Work_1.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants
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OfficeSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA
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Office AddressSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing laboratory services for tree ring samples as described in the Statement of Work attached. 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 applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with the associated size standard of $19.5M

All responsible sources may submit a brochure detailing the ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 08/12/2026 at 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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