B--STABLE LI ISOTOPE ANALYSES

SOL #: 140G0326Q0025Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Us Geological Survey
OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
SACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

Geological Studies (B517)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 16, 2026
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Response Deadline
Jan 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify firms capable of performing Stable Lithium Isotope Analyses of lithium-bearing rocks. This effort supports the domestic lithium mineral resource assessment by generating new δ7Li values to identify potential undiscovered lithium deposits. Responses are due January 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

  • Geochemical analyses of 15 powdered rock samples.
  • Samples will undergo dissolution and purification via wet column chemistry.
  • Analysis will be performed using a mass spectrometer to determine δ7Li values.

Performance Standards

  • Reliability of the generated numerical data will be monitored using reference standards.
  • New data will be cross-referenced with standards to ensure accuracy.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Product Service Code: B517 - Geological Studies
  • Period of Performance: 180 days from the award date.
  • Place of Performance: Contractor's laboratory.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Response Due: January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
  • Published: January 16, 2026.

Deliverables & Requirements

  • Deliverable: A spreadsheet containing numerical data, including the calculated δ7Li values for all 15 samples.
  • No Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be provided.
  • No specific key personnel qualifications, data rights, safety, environmental, or security/privacy issues are specified for this task.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Berry, AnthonyPRIMARY
aberry@usgs.gov
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