# USGS Paired Bulk Mineralogy/Clay Analyses

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140gg027q0021

- Solicitation number: 140GG027Q0021
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: Departmental Offices
- Contracting office: USGS Contracting Activity (140GG0)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: B517 Geological Studies
- Who can bid, by location: Location not published. The notice publishes no state, city or site; its documents may.
- First posted: November 3, 2026
- Last posted: November 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a853f7994ba94bb79247c928f17e3d05/view

## Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center (GEMSC) required services for paired bulk mineralogy and detailed clay analysis by way of X-ray diffraction analysis. The proposed work will allow the relationship between clay mineral species and porosity to be fully assessed. The USGS is aware of no other source that can provide the above.

Therefore, it intends to make an award to QMinerals unless it is contacted by any vendor who believes they have similar technical expertise and can provide the same service(s). Vendors are invited to contact the Contract Specialist, Miranda Blankenship, via email at Miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00 PM EST, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with an affirmative answer.

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## Publications

- November 3, 2026: Special notice, due November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Notice a853f7994ba94bb79247c928f17e3d05. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a853f7994ba94bb79247c928f17e3d05/view

## Points of contact

- Blankenship, Miranda, miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov, 1234567890

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