USGS sole-source PCM ICP sample analysis.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a sole-source contract to the University of California, Santa Cruz for analysis of PCM ICP samples. The procurement covers specialized geochemical analysis services requiring specific expertise and equipment. The buyer is the USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants in Sacramento, CA. This is a notice of intent (NOI) indicating a sole-source award, suggesting the requirement is tailored to a specific vendor. The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories).