B--Apatite fission-track (AFT) and U-Pb analyses

Tender summary

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 collected from the Kuskokwim mountains (Km) region, Alaska 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 yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 07/17/2026 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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• Issued by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS.
• Located in United States.
• Source notice b8fc22f54a7b4a2fab579a0267e4b3e1 on SAM.gov.
• Notice published 14 Jul 2026; Tenqual indexed it 15 Jul 2026.
• Deadline listed as 17 Jul 2026.
• 1 tender document identified.
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