U-Pb analyses

Location: Federal
Posted: Feb 23, 2026
Due: Feb 26, 2026
Agency: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No: 140G0326Q0047
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Feb 23, 2026 10:39 am PST
  • Original Response Date: Feb 26, 2026 03:00 pm PST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Feb 28, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: B517 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- GEOLOGICAL
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
  • Place of Performance:
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT

The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing apatite fission-track (AFT) and U-Pb analyses from geological samples as described in the attached Statement of Work.

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.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541380, Testing Laboratory, and associated size standard $16.5 million apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: B517, Special Studies/Analyses - Geological.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement detailing the ability to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 02/26/2026 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
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  • 3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE XXXX
  • SACRAMENTO , CA 95819
  • USA
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History
  • Feb 23, 2026 10:39 am PSTSources Sought (Original)

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Mar 11, 2026[Special Notice (Original)] B--Apatite fission-track (AFT) and U-Pb analyses
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