B--EO 14398 - This requirement is for support services for USGS Geology Minerals E

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing rock sample analysis services. The required services include high-number, high-throughput U-Th-Pb zircon geochronology, Lu-Hf isotopic analysis, mineral separation, Backscattered Electron (BSE) imaging, Cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging, and determination of zircon ages and isotopic ratios. The requirement includes analysis of 19 fluvial detrital zircon samples and 9 fine-grained volcanic tephra samples. Interested sources must demonstrate the capability to perform high-throughput, high-N zircon U-Th-Pb analysis, conduct simultaneous Lu-Hf isotopic analysis, and utilize advanced instrumentation. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The USGS requires specialized analytical services for rock sample analysis. • The services include high-number, high-throughput U-Th-Pb zircon geochronology and Lu-Hf isotopic analysis. • The requirement involves analysis of 19 fluvial detrital zircon samples and 9 fine-grained volcanic tephra samples. • Interested sources must demonstrate the capability to perform high-throughput, high-N zircon U-Th-Pb analysis and conduct simultaneous Lu-Hf isotopic analysis. • The USGS is looking for businesses with advanced instrumentation, such as LA-ICP-MS systems capable of split-stream analysis.