B--Gas and Oil Isotopic Analysis.

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Duke University for chemical analyses of produced fluids, primarily from oil wells located throughout California. The scope of work requires measuring concentrations and isotopic ratios for strontium, lithium, and boron, alongside trace element analyses for substances including chloride, bromide, nitrate, sulfate, sodium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, cobalt, copper, rubidium, molybdenum, silver, cadmium, tin, barium, tellurium, lead, thallium, uranium, ammonia, and acid neutralizing capacity as bicarbonate. The agency’s rationale for the sole-source award is based on the university’s unique equipment and analytical capabilities, as no other contacted laboratories could provide 100 percent of the required isotopic ratios and elemental end products.

This procurement is classified under NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, which carries a $15.0 million size standard, and PSC B for Special Studies and Analysis. This presolicitation notice follows the requirements of FAR Parts 12 and 13. One attachment is associated with this notice, providing further details via FedConnect. Stewart Evans is the designated point of contact for this requirement, identified by solicitation number 140G0318Q0015.

All responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration by the agency. Responses are due no later than 1:00 PM EST on January 8, 2018, and must be submitted via email. Submissions are limited to 10 double-spaced pages using 12-point Times New Roman font and standard margins. No hard copy responses will be accepted.