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F--Low-level Iodine-129 Analyses by Accelerator Mass
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking information from qualified businesses capable of performing low-level Iodine-129 analyses using Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) at a sensitivity level of attocurie concentrations, with a precision of plus or minus 5%. This market research aims to assess the availability of testing laboratories that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the statement of work. The announcement is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and does not guarantee any contract award. It serves solely to inform the government’s acquisition planning efforts. All costs related to the preparation of responses will not be reimbursed. Interested parties must submit capability statements and relevant literature demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirements, with responses limited to 10 pages. Submissions must include business size classification and the System for Award Management (SAM) unique entity identification (UEI) number. Only electronic responses sent to the specified email address are accepted, with a submission deadline of February 6, 2026, at 3:00 pm Pacific Time. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to Testing Laboratories and Services, and the associated small business size standard is $19 million. The point of contact for this notice is Joahnne Ongjoco at the USGS Office of Acquisition Grants in Sacramento, California.
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Contract Value
$43,803Place of Performance
CA, USASet-Aside
Awardee
PURDUE UNIVERSITYAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Low-level Iodine-129 Analyses by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) in Groundwater Samples
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in¿Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; firm, fixed-price quotes are being requested and a separate, written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, dated March 13, 2026. Please see attachment for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses applicable to this solicitation, including any that are incorporated by reference, which may be viewed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and
Commercial Services (SEP 2023)
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Services (NOV 2021)
FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2024)(Deviation FEB 2025)
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2026)(Deviation FEB 2025)
All interested parties must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting a quote to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information, review the SAM website at https://sam.gov/wage-determinations.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) requires accelerator mass spectrometric (AMS) analysis for Iodine-129 in groundwater samples in accordance with the attached statement of work, provisions, and clauses.
This requirement is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (also known as Service Contract Act) and wage determination is applicable according to location of performance. All services will be performed at the contractor's facility.
This is an unrestricted opportunity; evaluation will be made according to the following Trade-Off factors:
-Firm, fixed price
-Technical capability - demonstrates understanding and ability to fully meet the requirement
-Past performance - indicates how well the prospective contractor has performed prior, similar work
-Past experience - indicates how often and how recent the prospective contractor has performed prior, similar work
It is the responsibility of the prospective contractor to submit sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation regarding the factors above. Failure to do so may designate an offer as a non-response.
FOB Destination: Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Estimated Period of Performance:
April 15, 2026 - April 30, 2027
This requirement is subject to the availability of funds.
If interested, please submit the following:
1. Firm, fixed price
2. Technical description of the service(s) being offered in sufficient detail, including product literature, references, and any other documents required for meaningful evaluation of trade-off factors above; include a description of your quality assurance/quality management process.
3. Signed, standard form (SF) 18
4. SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number
5. Signed, standard form (SF) 30
Please submit your price quote as a separate attachment from your technical quote.
Failure to submit the information as requested above may designate an offer as a non-response.
Quotations shall only be accepted by email to contact@example.gov no later than April 1, 2026 at 1130 hours Eastern Time. Hardcopy shall not be accepted nor considered. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to check back periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. All amendments must be signed and included when the quote is submitted.
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