USGS seeks sources for zircon petrochronology analysis services.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) seeks sources for split-stream zircon petrochronology analysis services. The work involves U-Pb geochronology and trace element analysis of zircon grains using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). The contractor must provide detailed analytical methods, data reduction protocols, and quality control procedures. This is a sources sought notice for market research; no contract value is specified. The buyer is the USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants in Sacramento, CA.