Sample analysis for U-Th-Pb age and Lu-Hf analysis for detrital samples Tender, USA - 124467911

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Sample analysis for U-Th-Pb age and Lu-Hf analysis for detrital samples

Deadline: 18 Aug 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 124467911

Document Ref. No.: 140G0325Q0223

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources with the capabilities to perform specialized laboratory services in support of the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics (GMEG) Science Centers analytical needs. The Center has detrital zircon provenance samples and fine-grained volcanic tephra that require U-Th-Pb age analysis and Lu-Hf analysis for detrital samples. The required work includes mineral separation, backscattered electron (BSE) and cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging, and analysis of zircon ages and isotopic ratios. The Government is seeking capable sources with the specialized facilities, instrumentation, and expertise to perform these analyses, including high-throughput, high-N analysis that allows for Lu-Hf isotope measurements to be conducted simultaneously in split-stream mode by connecting to the Neoma and Elemt2 or the Neptune and iCAP analytical equipment. Vendors must also have developed methods for extracting zircons from fine-grained samples down to 10 microns an incredibly small crystal size likely required for age analysis of sampled volcanic tephra.This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of 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.NAICS 541380: Testing Laboratories $19.5MSubmission Instructions:Interested parties should submit the following information via email:1. Company name, address, and DUNS/UEI number2. Point of contact name, phone number, and email address3. Detailed description of relevant experience and capabilities in detrital zircon U-Th-Pb age analysis, Lu-Hf analysis, mineral separation, BSE and CL imaging, isot...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 140G0325Q0223
Related Notice : 140G0325Q0223
Department/Ind. Agency : INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-tier : US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Office: OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 13, 2025 11:56 am EDT
Original Response Date: Aug 18, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Sep 02, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: B517 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- GEOLOGICAL
NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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