D--LABVIEW SOFTWARE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING SERVICES
Overview
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Original Source
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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 US Geological Survey (USGS), Denver Argon Geochronology Lab (DAGL) is conducting a Sources Sought for LabVIEW Software Brand Name or Equal Development/Training Services. This market research aims to identify capable parties for developing customized automation software modules for mass spectrometers and peripheral hardware. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation. Responses are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DAGL requires a complete LabVIEW (or equivalent)-based, custom software solution for data acquisition on Thermo Scientific Argus VI mass spectrometers. This includes:
- Developing the overall application architecture.
- Programming custom automation software.
- Training laboratory staff in software construction, use, and maintenance.
- Creating modules for communication and control of mass spectrometers, pressure gauges, ion pumps, Agilent DAQs, and Photon Machines lasers.
- Developing a graphical user interface for sample metadata entry.
- Creating modules for data acquisition, including run sequences and live instrument feedback.
- Developing modules for data storage (files and/or database).
- Integrating all modules into a complete solution with a graphical user interface.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) with a $34.0 Million size standard.
- Agency: Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
- Published: March 5, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a tailored capability statement detailing their ability to meet the requirement. Submissions must also specify business type (e.g., small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other than small business), provide a point of contact, and include an active SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Responses will inform the Government's decision on the procurement method, potentially leading to a set-aside for small businesses or full and open competition.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no contract will be awarded from this notice. Submissions are voluntary and will not be compensated. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted; all inquiries must be emailed to Lisa Williams at lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov.