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: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
NAICS Size Standard: 1000 Employees
Subject: Sources Sought
Sources Sought Closing Response Date: July 3, 2025, 2:00pm Mountain Time
Contact Point: Mindie Dixon – mdixon@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 - Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center (the Center) needs to acquire an integrated sensor package (multi-sensor core logger) to non-destructively image and measure sediment properties in whole-round or split sediment cores.
Specifications/Salient Characteristics: We are seeking brand name or equal to Geotek Standard Multi-Sensor Core Logger (MSCL-S)
The following salient characteristics are required:
• Fully automated track system capable of precise movement of 1.5 m and greater length core sections
• Integrated tracking, sensor operation, data recording, and processing electronics/computer suite, including all necessary peripherals and manuals
• Bartington 130 mm MS2C loop (whole round cores) and M2E point (split cores) sensors
• 137-Cs gamma source and associated density measurement system
• Compressional (P) wave velocity measurement system, including core thickness sensor for use on whole round and split cores
• Geoscan (or comparable) linescan imaging system (imager and light source) for split cores
• Handheld (integrated operation) XRF sensor capable of calibrated quantitative and qualitative counts-per-second analysis of a broad range of elements (light and heavy)
• Natural gamma sensor system (detectors plus shields)
• Appropriate calibration materials for routine verification of sensor and system performance and quality control
• System-installed shielding and access controls for system operation and ionizing radiation sources
• Software (or software licenses) for off instrument data processing
• Appropriate documentation to facilitate radiation licensing
• US compatible electrical system
• On-site (Woods Hole, MA, USA) installation and operator training
• Shipping and handling (including customs clearance if appropriate)
Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
(III) Experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
