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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: B504, Special Studies/Analyses - Chemical /Biological. All responsible sources may submit a capabilities 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 05/10/2024 at 1500 PST. 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NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories. Size Standard $16.5 million. PSC Code: B504 – Special Studies/Analyses – Chemical/Biological. This acquisition is not set aside for small business. The anticipated award will be for a contract with a (5) year ordering period with an estimated start date of July 15, 2024. The USGS is contemplating an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, “Acquisition of Commercial Items” and FAR Part 13.5, entitled, “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items”. The statement of work will be released with the Solicitation 140G0324Q0164, which will be made available through the System Award Management SAM.gov on or about June 12, 2024, IAW FAR 5.102(a)(1). All responses must be in writing by email to the Contracting Officer at yangzhideng@usgs.gov. This notice and any resulting solicitation or contract conforms to the requirements in place through FAC 2024-04, effective 1 May 2024. Prospective contractors are not required to respond to this pre-solicitation notice. Direct all questions or concerns to the Contracting POC at yangzhi@usgs.gov. 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This procurement follows the procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Firm, Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Contract is planned for a five (5) year ordering period. Services performed will be ordered as specified in each task order with pricing as specified in the contract. The maximum amount for the full term will not exceed $200,000.00. This maximum amount is not a representation that the maximum quantity will be required or ordered or that the conditions affecting task orders will be stable or normal. The initial task order under this contract will fulfill the minimum quantity requirement and will be awarded concurrently with the award of this contract. Under terms of this contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $5,000.00 over the ordering period of the Contract. It is anticipated that task orders would be issued on a Firm, Fixed Price (FFP) basis for particular studies or subtasks during the ordering period. The statement of work for the IDIQ contract contains general and broad descriptions of the type of work or analysis that may be required over the life of the contract. Individual task orders for specific work, within the general scope of the IDIQ contract will be placed from time to time during the ordering period. The five-year ordering period (currently estimated as 7/15/2024 through 7/14/2029) may be adjusted based on the actual award date of the contract to permit an ensuing five-year ordering period. All dates in this document referring to the above four-year period will be adjusted accordingly at contract award. No Set-aside used. NAICS: 541380, Testing Laboratories, $16.5 million. Subject to wage determination, by the contractor's location. Your submission shall include the following: 1. Signed SF 1449 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 30a-c and FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 required check marks and signature 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, etc) 3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts and projects with description and customers' contacts 4. Unit pricing for Base Year and each Option Year, see Exhibit A 5. Firm, fixed price quote for Task Order #1, for 120 Sr, B, and Li samples 6. System for Award Management UEI Attached Pages: Clauses and Provisions, 21 pages 889 Certification Document, 2 pages Statement of Work, 16 pages Exhibit A, 1 page Questions shall be submitted no later than 06/18/2024 1500 PST. Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov. 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