Low-level Iodine-129 Analyses by Accelerator Mass
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting firm, fixed-price quotes for Low-level Iodine-129 Analyses by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) in groundwater samples. This opportunity supports a long-term study at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to quantify Iodine-129 concentrations and monitor migration. This is an unrestricted opportunity. Quotes are due March 23, 2026, at 1130 hours Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform Accelerator Mass Spectrometric (AMS) analysis on approximately 60 groundwater samples, plus quality control samples, collected from various wells at the INL. The analysis will determine Iodine-129 (129I) concentrations and, if applicable, native 127I/129I ratios. The objective is to support statistical evaluations of trends and characterize 129I concentrations, particularly from a newly identified source at the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) complex.
Key requirements include:
- AMS sensitivity for 129I at the attocurie level.
- Achieving a ±5% concentration uncertainty.
- 95% confidence that analyses fall within the error tolerance.
- Analysis of six quality control samples and laboratory blanks at the vendor's cost.
- Documentation of NIST-traceable reference standard use and results.
- All services will be performed at the contractor's facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- FOB Destination: Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- Quotes Due: March 23, 2026, at 1130 hours Eastern Time
- Published Date: March 16, 2026
- Funding: Subject to availability of funds.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Trade-Off evaluation considering:
- Firm, fixed price
- Technical capability: Demonstrating understanding and ability to fully meet the requirement.
- Past performance: Indicating how well the prospective contractor has performed prior, similar work.
- Past experience: Indicating how often and how recent the prospective contractor has performed prior, similar work. Offerors must submit sufficient information for a meaningful evaluation.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit:
- Firm, fixed price (as a separate attachment).
- Technical description of services, including product literature, references, and a quality assurance/quality management process description.
- Signed Standard Form (SF) 18.
- SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Quotes must be emailed to Joahnne_Ongjoco@ios.doi.gov. Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted. All interested parties must be actively registered in SAM.
Deliverables
An electronic data file (Excel) with final reduced sample data, uncertainties, quality control data, and metadata is required within 180 days of receiving samples.