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Country: USA
Summary: Radiogenic Isotope Platinum Group Element Analyses
Deadline: 22 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 21 Apr 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139851467
Document Ref. No.: 140G0326Q0099
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Request for InformationRadiogenic Isotope and Platinum Group Element AnalysesThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of a qualified business that can provide radiogenic and platinum group element analyses as described below. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, associated size standard of $19 million applies to this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and relevant literature detailing the ability of fully meeting the requirement as described below. All responses shall be limited to 10 pages.Description: The USGS conducts research on regional geology and mineral resources. This work involves analyzing the genetic origins of magmas and partially melted residuum in the region being investigated and reconstructing the tectonic and metallogenic history. The isotopic ratios of radiogenic elements (i.e., Sr, Nd, Hf, Os) are extremely useful in characterizing the sources of mafic and ultramafic rocks in this line of research towards elucidating the geologic context of mineral resources in Alaska. Samples will be digested using either tradition open-beaker, or high-pressure bomb methods, depending on the presence of modal zircon or comparatively high sample HFSE concentrations (e.g., Zr 80ppm). Digested samples will then be chromatographically purified for Sr, Nd and Hf, and isotopes for each will be analyzed using techniques in Mallick et al. (2015) and Frisby et al. (2016a). A...
Notice ID: 140g0326q0099
Department/Ind. Agency: interior, department of the
Sub-tier: us geological survey
Office: office of acquisiton grants
Product Service Code: b517 - special studies/analysis- geological
NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
Inactive Dates: apr 23, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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