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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of The Interior was posted on August 28, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

HEAVY MINERAL SEPARATION SERVICES

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140G0226Q0162Federal

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Solicitation 140G0226Q0162 is a request for quotes from the Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey for heavy mineral separation services to support in-situ U-Th-Pb geochronology and isotope tracer investigations. This small business set-aside under NAICS code 213115 is a firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The selected contractor must provide all plant, equipment, labor, and materials to process rock and sediment samples into individual mineral separates based on size, density, and magnetic properties. Key technical requirements include the use of electro pulse disaggregation methods and the ability to handle both kilogram-sized samples and small drill-core materials. The contractor is required to record sample receipts within two business days and complete processing, reporting, and the return of all mineral separate splits and leftover materials within five weeks of receipt. All mineral separate splits must be clearly labeled with sample IDs and split properties. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror, with technical acceptability determined by a pass/fail evaluation of contractor qualifications and equipment specifications. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform, adherence to Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-5419 Revision 33 for Colorado, and compliance with DOI personnel security and credentialing processes. Proposals are due by September 18, 2026.

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USGS seeks small business quotes for heavy mineral separation services by September 18, 2026.

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Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acquisition Grants-Denver

NAICS

213115 - Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining

Place of Performance

CO

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140G0226Q0162 RFQ for Heavy Mineral Separation Services

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Wage Determination No. 2015-5419 Rev. 33 (Colorado)

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acquisition Grants-Denver
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OfficeDENVER, CO, 80225, USA
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HEAVY MINERAL SEPARATION SERVICES

1) This Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI}, U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for HEAVY MINERAL SEPARATION SERVICES at The US Geological Survey (USGS) USGS Mineral & Environmental Res.

2) The synopsis/solicitation is 140G0226Q0162 and is being issued as a Request for Quote.

3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ is determined to be the most advantages to the government.

4) This solicitation is a SMALL BUSINSESS SET ASIDE. The associated NAICS Code is 213115 - Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining.

5) A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking "Attachments/Links".

6) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.

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