B--LAB analysis Cosmogenic radionuclide dating of rock fragments

LAB analysis Cosmogenic radionuclide dating of rock fragments This is a Request for Information. The U.S. Geological Survey, Earthquake Science Center, Menlo Park, CA, has a requirement for Cosmogenic radionuclide dating of rock fragments and sediments, including sample preparation and pretreatment quartz separation and purification, chemical preparation and accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) measurement. The laboratory is to perform sample prep, quartz purification, chemical preparation, and AMS analysis. The lab determines the content of a specific isotope in a geologic sample. The isotopes targeted are 10Be (Beryllium) and 26Al (Aluminum). The requirement is to analyze 35 samples. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541380. Laboratory testing. The size standard is $15.0 million dollars. This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. No contract will be award as a result of this sources sought announcement. The United States Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Grants is soliciting information from qualified sources; the results of this announcement will be evaluated to determine if there are businesses capable of performing the proposed work. Firms with expressed interest and capability are encouraged to respond by June 15, 2018. All questions and submissions in response to this notice must be submitted electronically via email to Cheryl Ciccarelli [email protected]