GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY ============================== Notice ID: sam-opportunity-6bdd200c43094d928b84cafbadb0f1a4 Solicitation number: 140GG027Q0021 Title: B-USGS Paired Bulk Mineralogy/Clay Analyses Agency: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES Office: USGS CONTRACTING ACTIVITY TYPE & CLASSIFICATION --------------------- Opportunity Type: Special Notice NAICS Code: 541380 PSC Code: B517 Set-Aside: Full & Open Competition KEY DATES --------- Posted: 2026-11-03 Response Deadline: 2026-11-10T18:00:00.000Z Status: Active DESCRIPTION ----------- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center (GEMSC) required services for paired bulk mineralogy and detailed clay analysis by way of X-ray diffraction analysis. The proposed work will allow the relationship between clay mineral species and porosity to be fully assessed. The USGS is aware of no other source that can provide the above. Therefore, it intends to make an award to QMinerals unless it is contacted by any vendor who believes they have similar technical expertise and can provide the same service(s). Vendors are invited to contact the Contract Specialist, Miranda Blankenship, via email at Miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00 PM EST, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with an affirmative answer. --- Source: Gov Contract Finder Canonical URL: https://govcontractfinder.com/contracts/b-usgs-paired-bulk-mineralogy-clay-analyses-sam-opportunity-6bdd200c43094d928b84cafbadb0f1a4 Official Source: SAM.gov Official URL: https://sam.gov/opp/a853f7994ba94bb79247c928f17e3d05/view