Chemical and Mineralogical Analysis of Tailing Sam

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Chemical and Mineralogical Analysis of Tailing Samples. The purpose of this amendment is to update Statement of Work and attach list of elements for chemistry. No additional questions may be accepted. The quote due date remains unchanged, 2/7/2024 1500PST. The updated SOW will address the problem with the coarsest fraction. Concentrate and tails will be fine for the coarsest size fraction.

For the mineral ID, middlings and tails will be acceptable; light fractions can be returned to the USGS Project Officer, and can be submitted as the process protocol with contractor's bid. The bid is divided into 3 parts. The separation into size fractions is primary and mandatory part of the bid. The chemistry and mineral identification options may not be achievable by all vendors and may possibly be exercised subject to cost and funding availability.

Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0324Q0030. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06 dated 12/04/2023.

NAICS:

541380: Testing Laboratories, $16.5 Million. Small business set-aside. Subject to wage determination by the place of performance.

Place of Performance: Vendor's facility. Period of Performance are estimates only: 02/16/2024 to 04/16/2024. Please submit the following documents: 1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc) 2. Technical submission (information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work.

Examples are resumes, published works, listings of prior relevant and recent contracts, references, etc.) 3. Firm, fixed price quote 4. System for Award Management UEI Attached Pages: Statement of Work, 2 pages 889 Certification Document, require check mark and signature, 2 pages Clauses and Provision, 19 pages Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 12/27/2023, 1500 PST. Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 01/03/2024, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.