Radiocarbon (¹⁴C) Analysis of CO₂

The contract seeks a subcontractor to perform radiocarbon (¹⁴C) analysis on carbon dioxide samples to differentiate between fossil and biogenic carbon sources through extraction, graphitization, and accelerator mass spectrometry measurements. The work involves precise chemical processing of CO₂ to isolate carbon, convert it into graphite, and measure its ¹⁴C content to determine the proportion of modern versus fossil-derived carbon in each sample. This technical service supports environmental monitoring efforts by enabling accurate attribution of carbon emissions sources. The performance location is in Boulder, and the project falls under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The opportunity is issued by the Department of Commerce, NOAA, with a posted date of May 6, 2026, and a response deadline of May 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. It is classified as a subcontract with no set-aside designation, meaning any qualified contractor may respond regardless of business size or ownership status. The solicitation number is not provided, and no point of contact information is included in the public details. Bidders must submit proposals by the stated deadline to be considered for award, with all work expected to meet the technical standards required for high-precision radiocarbon measurement and reporting.