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Heavy Mineral Separation and Processing Services

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Response Deadline09/18/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Heavy Mineral Separation and Processing Services supports USGS geochronology projects by performing the physical separation of zircon and apatite minerals from rock and sediment samples. The selected provider will utilize Electro Pulse Disaggregation methods to process samples ranging from grams to kilograms based on size, density, and magnetic properties. Deliverables include labeled mineral separate fractions, unprocessed materials, and detailed processing spreadsheets. The opportunity is issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants in Denver and is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541380. Interested parties must respond by September 18, 2026.

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Small business subcontract for USGS mineral separation services; response deadline September 18, 2026.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acquisition Grants-DenverView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 140G0226Q0162.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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HEAVY MINERAL SEPARATION SERVICES

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PostedAug 28

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acquisition Grants-Denver

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Performs physical separation of zircon and apatite minerals from rock and sediment samples for prime contractors on USGS geochronology projects. Processes samples by size, density, and magnetic properties using Electro Pulse Disaggregation (EPD) methods. Manages sample sizes from grams to kilograms and provides detailed processing spreadsheets. Delivers labeled mineral separate fractions and unprocessed materials.

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