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B--Sources Sought, X-ray Computed Tomography (XRCT)
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The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing high-resolution X-ray Computed Tomography (XRCT) scanning and image processing services. This effort falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and PSC B517 for Special Studies/Analysis - Geological. The objective is to determine the availability of vendors who can collect, reconstruct, filter, segment, binarize, and analyze XRCT scans of sand samples from 1 cm diameter cores. The selected contractor will be required to deliver raw radiographs, TIFF images, labeled images, a spreadsheet of physical properties, and a comprehensive methods and results report. All work must be performed at the contractor's own laboratory, with final deliverables provided via download within 180 days of sample receipt. The period of performance extends from the date of award through September 28, 2027. Interested vendors must submit a detailed capabilities statement by August 4, 2026, outlining their laboratory equipment, analytical methods, experience with similar geological work, and quality assurance practices. Submissions must also include company information, business size, and SAM UEI, while specifying whether the work will be performed in-house or through subcontractors.
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X-ray Computed Tomography (XRCT)
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing X-ray Computed Tomography (XRCT) scanning and image processing as described in the attached Statement of Work.
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 to respond to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541380 Testing Laboratories and size standard $19.0 million annually apply to this announcement, along with Product and Service Code (PSC) B517 Special Studies/Analysis - Geological.
Interested vendors shall provide the following:
1. Description of laboratory capabilities for High resolution X-ray computed tomography (XRCT).
2. Description of equipment and analytical methods used to do XRCT.
3. Experience performing XRCT scans and image processing.
4. Any examples of performing similar work.
5. Description of quality control, quality assurance, and delivery practices.
6. Company information including business size and SAM UEI.
7. Identify whether the work will be performed in-house or through a subcontractor.
Responsible sources may submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements in the attached Statement of Work. Only sources with the necessary technical capability, facilities, equipment, personnel, quality assurance processes, and experience should respond. Submissions that do not clearly show the ability to perform the full requirement will be deemed non responsive and excluded from acquisition planning. Vendors unable to perform the required services directly or through a defined teaming or subcontracting arrangement should not submit a capability statement.
Responses to contact@example.gov by Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00am PD.
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