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The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) to Biomarker Technologies Inc. for laboratory services, including geochemical ... The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive single-award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) to Biomarker Technologies Inc. for laboratory services, including geochemical analysis, interpretation and training. The Contractor shall provide gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and compound specific isotope analysis of whole oils, source rock extracts, and hydrocarbon fractions, for quantitative analysis of associated alkanes, biomarkers, and diamondoids for USGS samples. The period of performance is five years from date of award. Biomarker Technologies Inc. is the only known capable source to provide quantitative/extended diamondoid analysis (QDA/QEDA) of oil and rock extracts, provide quantitative GC-MS/MS analysis for saturate and aromatic hydrocarbons within oil and source rock extracts and provide compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA) of n-alkanes (CSIA-Ac), biomarkers (CSIA-B), and diamondoids (CSIA-D). In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.501(a). Email responses to krschneider@usgs.gov. The NAICS code is 541380. The size standard is $16.5 Million. A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/SAM/ to be awarded the contract.

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This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposal... This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. NAICS Code: 541380 Testing Laboratories NAICS Size Standard: $16.5 Subject: Sources Sought for GEMSC Chemical Analyses Sources Sought Closing Response Date: November 29, 2021 Contact Point: Kimberly Schneider, krschneider@usgs.gov Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. The USGS Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center (GEMSC) has an ongoing requirement for advanced geochemical analyses of oils, seeps, and oil-stained core and outcrop samples are necessary. Quantitative diamondoid analysis, quantitative extended diamondoid analysis (QEDA), GCMSMS of biomarkers in saturated and aromatic hydrocarbon fractions, and compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA) of biomarkers (CSIA-B) and diamondoids (CSIA-D) are the most critical measurements needed to identify the oil source, thermal maturity, and degree of alteration due to mixing, cracking, or biodegradation. These interpretations of biomarker and diamondoid data are critical for addressing and advancing the petroleum correlation research objectives that are integral to the USGS Arctic Alaska project. The following is a list of analytical service critical to advance the main objectives of USGS oil geochemical studies in Arctic Alaska: a. Characterize the chemistry of oil and gas from fields, pools, reservoirs, seeps, and rock extracts. This work includes the full suite of laboratory analyses mentioned above. b. Conduct oil¿oil and oil¿source rock correlation. This includes identification of oils considered to have been sourced from a single source rock, which facilitates the evaluation of oils of mixed provenance. c. Evaluate mixed provenance oils, and interpret the relative proportions of oil derived from various source rocks. d. Use the results of objectives a-c to interpret the origin of oil extracted from more than 150 oil-stained outcrop and core samples. e. Integrate all geochemical results with seismic and other subsurface data to interpret migration pathways from source to reservoir. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include: 1. Capability statement describing corporate expertise and technical qualifications in the work described above. Capability statement must state capability for all analytical services ¿a¿ through ¿e¿. 2. Past performance information describing other contracts for similar services your company has been awarded. Past performance information should be submitted for projects conducted within the last three years and include: project title, location, whether the work was as a prime or subcontractor, contract/subcontract dollar value, type of contract, percentage of self-performed work, and overall performance rating received. 3. Small business status of vendor (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) 4. Point of contact information for vendor, Cage Code, and D&B Number. 5. Any other information that will prove the vendor is capable of performing the required effort.