Description
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center is seeking high‑precision Lu‑Hf, Sm‑Nd, and Pb isotope measurements on whole‑rock and mineral samples. Washington State University’s Radiogenic Isotope and Geochronology Lab (RIGL) is currently the only domestic laboratory with the required infrastructure—clean‑lab wet‑chemistry, characterized isotope spikes, and multi‑collector ICP‑MS—to produce these data. USGS intends to award the work to WSU unless another vendor can demonstrate equivalent capability and contacts the Contract Specialist by the deadline. This effort supports tectonic modeling and mineral‑resource assessments for the central United States and Southern Appalachians.
• Required analyses: Lu‑Hf, Sm‑Nd, and Pb isotopic ratios on geological samples.
• Methodology must match WSU’s established protocols (wet‑chemistry dilution, spike addition, MC‑ICP‑MS).
• Service is highly specialized; USGS believes no other U.S. lab can perform it.
• Vendors must submit an affirmative response by 1:00 PM EDT, 3 Sep 2026 to be considered.
• Work will be integrated with existing USGS isotope databases for regional tectonic studies.