Description
The USGS is seeking a qualified laboratory to perform ultra‑trace metal analysis on 100 water samples collected from cyanobacterial culture experiments. The contractor must operate an “Ultra‑Trace Element Clean Laboratory” (Class 5000 overall, Class 10 critical zones), conduct SF‑ICP‑MS measurements for Fe, Mo, Ni, and Zn, provide full quality‑control documentation (blanks, spikes, duplicates, certified reference materials), and deliver results in CSV format within three months of sample receipt. The effort is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year contract (09/10/2026‑09/09/2027) with a performance period of up to 90 days after the final batch of samples is received. The award will be made under a non‑set‑aside RFQ; all quotations are due by 12:00 pm MT on 11 Sept 2026.
• Analyze 100 samples for Fe, Mo, Ni, Zn using SF‑ICP‑MS
• Operate in a Class 5000/Class 10 ultra‑trace clean lab with HEPA‑filtered, positive‑pressure environment
• Provide QC data (blanks, spikes, duplicates, certified reference materials) and CSV results within 3 months of receipt
• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price, $‑based quotation only (no oral offers)
• Period of performance: 1 year (09/10/2026‑09/09/2027) or 90 days after last sample receipt, whichever is earlier
• Submission deadline: 11 Sept 2026, 12:00 pm MT, email only to the Contracting Officer