B--Notice of Intent
| Agency: | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE |
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| State: | Federal |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 140G0126Q0160 |
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Description
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Notice ID
140G0126Q0160
Related Notice
140G0126Q0160
Department/Ind. Agency
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-tier
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Office
OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL
General Information
Classification
Description
Contact Information
History
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Aug 24, 2026 06:38 pm MDT
- Original Response Date: Sep 07, 2026 10:00 am MDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Sep 22, 2026
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Initiative:
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: B504 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL
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NAICS Code:
- 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
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Place of Performance:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a sole source contract s stable isotope ratio analysis of carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen from powdered calcium carbonate samples to Iowa State University. This notice is issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a), which specifies that Part 12 acquisition procedures apply to commercial products and services and shall take precedence where inconsistencies exist with other FAR parts.
Iowa State University demonstrated the ability to satisfy St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center¿s (SPCMSC) specific technical requirements, including micro sample handling protocols, chain of custody documentation, calibration standards, and the established data reduction methods necessary to maintain compatibility with multiyear datasets for sclerochronology research. Iowa State University¿s proven performance and alignment with SPCMSC¿s scientific methodology render meaningful competition impracticable. Awarding to any other source would introduce data inconsistencies, cause unacceptable delays, and jeopardize the achievement of essential scientific objectives.
This procurement is being conducted under commercial acquisition procedures per RFO12.102(a), as the services required meet the definition of commercial services under FAR 2.101.
The NAICS code is 541380 ¿ Testing Laboratories and Services
The size standard is $19.0 million
Period of Performance: One year with four option periods.
Place of Performance: Ames, IA
Anticipated award date: 9/7/2026
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of sclerochronology research and the required IRMS. Capability statements must be submitted by the date and time specified in this notice and must provide sufficient detail for Government consideration. Responses shall be emailed to: mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.
Iowa State University demonstrated the ability to satisfy St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center¿s (SPCMSC) specific technical requirements, including micro sample handling protocols, chain of custody documentation, calibration standards, and the established data reduction methods necessary to maintain compatibility with multiyear datasets for sclerochronology research. Iowa State University¿s proven performance and alignment with SPCMSC¿s scientific methodology render meaningful competition impracticable. Awarding to any other source would introduce data inconsistencies, cause unacceptable delays, and jeopardize the achievement of essential scientific objectives.
This procurement is being conducted under commercial acquisition procedures per RFO12.102(a), as the services required meet the definition of commercial services under FAR 2.101.
The NAICS code is 541380 ¿ Testing Laboratories and Services
The size standard is $19.0 million
Period of Performance: One year with four option periods.
Place of Performance: Ames, IA
Anticipated award date: 9/7/2026
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of sclerochronology research and the required IRMS. Capability statements must be submitted by the date and time specified in this notice and must provide sufficient detail for Government consideration. Responses shall be emailed to: mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
- RESTON , VA 20192
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Dixon, Mindie
- mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov
- Phone Number 720-954-2784
Secondary Point of Contact
- Aug 24, 2026 06:38 pm MDTSpecial Notice (Original)
- Jul 15, 2026 09:55 pm MDT Sources Sought (Original)
Related Document
| May 15, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Original)] B--Calcium carbonate Analysis IDIQ |
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