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Rock Sample Analyses Tender in USA - 139734548

The INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Rock Sample Analyses in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 18 Apr 2026 and is scheduled to close on 22 Apr 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 139734548, while the tender notice number is 140G0326Q0097 and Registering on the platform.

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Rock Sample Analyses

Deadline: 22 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 18 Apr 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139734548

Document Ref. No.: 140G0326Q0097

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing the services described below for rock sample analyses. This Sources Sought notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. The Government is not committed to award a purchase order or contract as a result of this announcement. Information received will be used solely for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.The USGS GMEG- Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center requires specialized analytical services for:High-number, high-throughput U-Th-Pb zircon geochronology Lu-Hf isotopic analysis for select detrital zircon samples Supporting services include:Mineral separation Backscattered Electron (BSE) imaging Cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging Determination of zircon ages and isotopic ratios The requirement includes analysis of:19 fluvial detrital zircon samples 9 fine-grained volcanic tephra samples The volcanic samples contain extremely fine-grained zircons (potentially as small as 10 microns), requiring highly specialized laser spot size capability and extraction methods. Additionally, the requirement involves high-throughput, high-N analytical capability.Interested sources must demonstrate the capability to:Perform high-throughput, high-N zircon U-Th-Pb analysis Conduct simultaneous Lu-Hf isotopic analysis using split-stream techniques Utilize advanced instrumentation (e.g., LA-ICP-MS systems capable of split-stream analysis such as Neptune/Element2 or equivalent) Extract and analyze zircon crystals from extremely fine-grained volcanic samples (10 microns) Provide integrated imaging (BSE and CL) and analytical workflows All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, including relevant experience...
Notice ID: 140g0326q0097

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: may 07, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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