B-Apatite fission-track (AFT) and U-Pb analyses

SOURCES SOUGHT The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing apatite fission-track (AFT) and U-Pb analyses from geological samples collected from the Kuskokwim mountains (Km) region, Alaska as described in the attached Statement of Work. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice. The North American Indust