R--TRITIUM ANALYSIS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for non-personal analytical laboratory services for Low-Level Tritium analysis. This requirement supports the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL). Responses are due June 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Analysis of Low-Level Tritium in aqueous samples (e.g., groundwater monitoring wells and surface-water sites).
- Establishing requirements to meet USGS data-quality objectives.
- Providing documentation, data, metadata, and technical support for data users. The future contract will specify analytical services, analytes, methods, schedules, and performance metrics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 2:30 PM MST
- Published: June 3, 2026
Evaluation
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions and conduct market research. This is not a solicitation (RFQ, RFP, or IFB) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
Additional Notes
All interested sources must respond to any future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation issued will be posted on the SAM.gov website.