Zircon and Apatite Mineral Picking and Curation

The contract solicits services for the manual or automated identification, picking, cleaning, labeling, and packaging of zircon and apatite mineral grains under microscopic examination, with all processed samples to be prepared in glass vials for shipment. The work requires precise handling and curation of geological specimens to ensure sample integrity and traceability throughout the process. This subcontract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with the NAICS code 541370 indicating classification under geological and mineral services. The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026, and is managed by the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but the work is expected to be performed in alignment with federal subcontracting requirements for small business participation.