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The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a Purchase Order to the University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB) for the use and instruction of specialized in-situ laser-ablation split-stream (LASS) radiogenic isotope and trace element analysis equipment. This work supports geologic mapping and the reconstruction of tectonic, sedimentation, and metallogenic histories, with a focus on uranium-lead (U-Pb) geochronology, a key technique developed at UCSB. The USGS has identified UCSB as the only source capable of providing routine split-stream analyses, which are necessary for data continuity and comparability with previously collected information. The award will be made under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for sole source procurement. This notice serves to fulfill regulatory requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2 and is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, though responsible parties may submit quotations electronically by a specified deadline. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Product/Service Code B517 for Special Studies/Analysis - Geological. Responses must be submitted exclusively via email to the designated point of contact and will be evaluated at the government's discretion. The contract will be managed by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, located in Sacramento, California.

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USGS awards sole-source contract to UCSB for specialized U-Pb geochronology and isotope analysis.

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Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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PostedAug 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Office AddressSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

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NOTICE OF INTENT LASS ISOTOPE AND TRACE ELEMENT ANALYSIS This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a Purchase Order to the University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB) for laboratory use and instruction of in-situ laser-ablation split-stream (LASS) radiogenic isotope and trace element analysis equipment as described in the attached Statement of Work. This work involves making geologic maps of the area(s) being investigated and reconstructing the tectonic, sedimentation, and metallogenic history. Uranium-lead (U-Pb) geochronology, or age determination, is one of the most important and useful laboratory techniques used in this line of research and this technique was developed at UCSB. To our knowledge, no other commercial labs offer split-stream analyses as a routine instrument configuration. The USGS also intends to keep continuity of data and to obtain publishable data that is comparable to previously collected data. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13,106-1(b)(1)(i) only one source reasonably available. UCSB is, to the USGS' knowledge, the only source who can accommodate this requirement. 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 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 the Product/Service Code is B517, Special Studies/Analysis - Geological. 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 08/20/2020 1700 PT. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the FedConnect web portal or the FedConnect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered.