Description
The US Geological Survey is seeking a contractor to provide zircon and apatite mineral separation services for 86 samples of igneous phases collected for geochronologic analyses. The contractor will be responsible for receiving samples, tracking them, physically crushing the samples, sieving, density separations, and collecting appropriate phases. The contractor must have a strong background in the application of physical and chemical separation techniques required to recover significant yields of zircon and apatite in samples.
• The time frame for completion of sample analysis will be not more than 60 days from the time of receipt of submitted samples.
• The laboratory must demonstrate that they are open, able to conduct analyses, and meet the required time frame for the completion of work at the time of award.
• The contractor will be evaluated based on their technical capability, past performance, and price.
• The contractor must be a US-based laboratory.
• The contractor will be required to provide high-quality analytical data for use in research studies.