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Sources sought

whole-rock geochemical analysis

140G0326Q0172

US Geological Survey, Office of Acquisiton Grants. Testing Laboratories and Services.

Response deadline

July 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

Closed 99 days ago. Posted July 21, 2026. Scheduled to archive August 15, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing whole-rock geochemical analysis as described in the Statement of Work attached. 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 applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, with the associated size standard of $19M.

All responsible sources may submit a brochure detailing the ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 07/24/2026 at 1700 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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  1. July 21, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due July 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice e9f3bb14407e4fa2812f08f9bf49ada9

    1 revisions on SAM
    • July 21, 2026: publish, sources sought

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