H--Radiochemistry Laboratory Services

SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS code 541380 with a Small Business Size Standard $14.0 M for an upcoming requirement for the National Water Quality Lab, in Denver, CO to provide radiochemical analysis of water, sediment, and other materials. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. Submission is voluntary. This requirement is for Radiochemical Analyses of waters, suspended material, and sediment material. These requirements are to include but not limited to gross alpha/ gross beta (72 hr and 30 day recount), Ra-226, Ra-228, Ra-224, isotopic uranium, plutonium, and thorium, gamma, Po-210, Am-241, and Pb-210 dating of core samples. Technical Requirements for Radiochemical Analyses for the USGS are to include but not limited to the following: 1.Dating of core samples reporting the following isotopes and MDCs- Cs-137 0.05 pCi/g Pb-210 0.1 pCi/g Ra-226 0.4 pCi/g 2.Ra-226 by the Radon Emanation Technique (EPA Method 903.1) with a MDC of 0.1 pCi/L 3.Ra-224 and Ra-226 by alpha spec with a MDC of 1.0 pCi/L for each 4.Isotopic uranium (U-234, U-235, U-238), Am-241, isotopic plutonium (Pu-238, Pu-239/Pu-240) all by alpha spec with a MDC of 0.1 pCi/L for each 5.Radon by ASTM Method D 5072 with a MDC of 50 pCi/L Each result is to be accompanied by a one sigma Combined Standard Uncertainty (CSU), a sample specific Minimum Detectable Concentration (ssMDC), and a sample specificcritical level (ssLc). The CSU, ssMDC, and SSLc are to be calculated using the equation in MARLAP. Reports are to consist of a full data package as well as an Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) QA/QC Criteria 1. A blank, LCS, and duplicate shall be run with each batch (not to exceed 10) samples. 2. The blank shall not exceed the ssLc. 3. Yields shall be less than 100% plus 2 times the standard uncertainty of the yield but shall not be less than 60%. 4. LCS recoveries shall be less than 100% plus 2 x the recovery CSU, but shall not be less than 80%. 5. The ssLc shall be approximately one-half of the ssMDC for each analysis. Because the National Water Quality laboratory (NWQL) is NELAC accredited, any laboratories for analytical contracts administered through the NWQL must also, when applicable, be NELAC accredited. This accreditation is to cover all analyses, listed in the contract, for which accreditation is available. A scope of work will be provided with any solicitation that may be issued. The Government is not required to issue a solicitation. Responses to this announcement are requested from Small Businesses. In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy. A firm is considered small under NAICS code 541380 if their AVERAGE annual receipts for the preceding three (3) years were less than or equal to $14.0 million. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from small business firms, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration. Interested small business firms who feel that they can provide the analysis (based upon the criteria specified herein), are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response must include a copy of the laboratorys NELAC accreditation certificate, results of all PT/PE results for the previous two years, literature, brochures, and such other materials which correspond to the required analyses stated herein. References with contact names and phone numbers must also be listed. These references are to be for contracts similar in scope and with the same technical and QA/QC requirements as the contract under consideration. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. PT samples may be sent to the responders for analysis, if deemed necessary. These samples are to be analyzed at no cost to the Government. Small business firms who feel they can provide the analysis shall also submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including DUNS NUMBER); and (2) their SIZE STATUS. Your company must have a DUNs number and be registered on-line at the Contractor's Central Registration (CCR). You will also be required to provide your small business status information either via the RFP or the On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) website before an award to your company can be made. Your on-line ORCA registration will cover any/all of your offers to the Federal Government, and only needs updated annually. All responses must be submitted NLT July 11, 2014 at 3:00pm MST via e-mail to: contact@example.gov. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided.