Heavy Mineral Separation Services

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking heavy mineral separation services for rock and sediment samples, including electro-pulse disaggregation, mineral processing, reporting, and return of separated materials.

United States of America > INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY > OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER


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140G0226Q0162
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 28, 2026 04:25 PM
1 year
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sdoutt@usgs.gov
+10000000000
Denver, CO, USA
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Description

The U.S. Geological Survey requires nonpersonal heavy mineral separation services for rock and sediment samples supporting geochronology, isotope-tracer investigations, and critical-mineral research. The contractor must maintain a dedicated mineral-separation facility with trained technical staff experienced in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated sediments, and must accommodate both kilogram-sized samples and small drill-core samples. Required work includes receiving and documenting samples, processing them into mineral separates based on size, density, and magnetic properties, using methods such as electro-pulse disaggregation, crushers, mills, heavy liquids, water tables, and magnetic separation equipment. The contractor must label all mineral-separate splits, provide spreadsheet reports describing the process and resulting splits, and return the separated fractions and leftover sample material. The firm-fixed-price performance period is October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Technical brochures or detailed specifications demonstrating compliance with the performance requirements must accompany the quotation.

Classification Codes
NAICS213115Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining
PSCF999Other Environmental Services, Studies, and Analytical Support
Smart Codes
heavy mineral separationmineral sample processinggeological laboratory services
Specifications
Supply & Service
NSNs:
7540-01-152-8067
Timeline
Aug 28, 2026-Published Date
Sep 11, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 18, 2026-Offers Due Date
Oct 3, 2026-Inactive Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
2015-5419_Revision_33.pdfAug 28, 2026 12:00 PM
Sol_140G0226Q0162.pdfAug 28, 2026 12:00 PM
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