# THERMOCHRONOMETRY ANALYSIS

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0325q0197

- Solicitation number: 140G0325Q0197
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: US Geological Survey
- Contracting office: Office of Acquisiton Grants (140G03)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: B517 Geological Studies
- First posted: July 21, 2025
- Last posted: August 7, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/680ff6c4476a4cb29e2f5b1744bf93ae/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a purchase order to the University of Texas at Austin for thermochronology services as described in the attached statement of work. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The University of Texas at Austin to the knowledge of the USGS, the only source who can provide the required thermochronology services. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued.

A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code 541380 Testing Laboratory and Services and associated size standard $19.0 million apply to this announcement. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to aberry@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 08/12/2025 at 0500 hrs. PDT. Responses submitted by hard copy, or the any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

## Publications

- July 21, 2025: Sources sought, due July 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice cb7598897e3841fcb1ffae26bb5f215d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cb7598897e3841fcb1ffae26bb5f215d/view
- August 7, 2025: Special notice, due August 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice 680ff6c4476a4cb29e2f5b1744bf93ae. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/680ff6c4476a4cb29e2f5b1744bf93ae/view

## Points of contact

- Berry, Anthony, aberry@usgs.gov, 0000000000

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