B--AMS Radiocarbon Analyses
Sources Sought from US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY • INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. Place of performance: {"city":{},"state":{},"country":{}}. Response deadline: Jan 13, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541380 • PSC B517.
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Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Radiocarbon Analyses
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of a qualified small businesses that can provide Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Analyses in accordance with 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 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 NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, associated size standard of $19 million applies to this announcement.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and relevant literature detailing the ability of fully meeting the requirement in accordance with the attached statement of work included with this announcement. All responses shall be limited to 10 pages.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to jongjoco@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than January 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm Pacific Time. Responses submitted by hardcopy, SAM web portal, or any other means shall not be accepted or considered.
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This opportunity is a Sources Sought notice issued by the US Geological Survey (USGS) for AMS Radiocarbon Analyses. The agency is likely seeking to gauge interest from the market to meet specific analytical needs and support scientific research activities.
The USGS is attempting to identify potential vendors capable of providing AMS (Accelerator Mass Spectrometry) Radiocarbon analyses, focusing on enhancing their analytical capabilities.
- Evaluate vendor capabilities in AMS Radiocarbon Analysis
- Submit responses detailing interest and qualifications
- Prepare for potential future requests for proposals (RFP) or solicitations
- Company profile and relevant experience
- List of recent projects in AMS or radiocarbon analysis
- Technological capabilities and methodologies
- References from past clients
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- Detailed description of specific services required
- Target timeline for project execution
- Estimated volume of samples for analysis
- Specific regulatory or reporting requirements
- Information on potential contract types following this notice
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