ISOTOPE ANALYSES

Analysis of Isotopes in Rock Samples This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All questions must be sent directly to contact@example.gov by 07/24/2018. Contractor is responsible for reading the contents of this document and attachments. Quotes will be accepted via e-mail at contact@example.gov or FAX to +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes submitted through FedBizOps or FedConnect will not be considered. The solicitation number is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0318Q0124. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99, Effective 15 June and 16 July 2018. Unrestricted NAICS: 541380; Testing Laboratories; Size Standard = $15,000,000 Description of Services: As part of a study to determine the geologic context of mineral resources in the Darby Mountains of the Seward Peninsula, the USGS - Alaska Science Center is in need of Sr, Nd, Pb, and Hf isotope analysis from 22 samples with one sample run as a duplicate (23 analyses). Whole-rock analysis of radiogenic isotope suites (esp. Hf) in high-zircon fraction rocks, such as the granites that make up a large portion of the project area, requires complete digestion in high-pressure vessels using high-pressure "bombs" (Pretorius et al., 2006). Purification and analysis of Sr, Nd, Pb, and Hf on single digests will follow techniques detailed by Weis et al. (2005; 2006; 2007). In addition to a quote, as per FAR 52.212-1, offerers are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. FOB Destination; Anchorage, AK 99508