Samples Government Bids & RFPs

The final data package must be securely delivered to USDA within 60 days after receipt of samples.

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

All unused total RNA samples must be returned to USDA in dry ice.

Interested organizations must demonstrate and document in the submitted capability statement extensive experience in the technical areas listed. Furthermore, organizations should include relevant and specific information on experience, personnel, and facilities. Interested organizations must demonstrate and document in the submitted capability statement extensive experience in the technical areas listed above.

Organizations should demonstrate capability to administer and coordinate interrelated tasks in an effective and timely manner. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, contracts in which the organization performed equivalent tasks government and commercial references, i. e. , names, titles, telephone numbers and any other information serving to document the organizations capability and awards or commendations.

The awardee must complete the work within 180 days of receipt of samples. we are asking that the awardee complete the work above within 180 days of receipt of samples.

Analyst must have a PhD in geology, geochemistry or similar, with demonstrated expertise in analysis of U and Pb isotopes by CA-ID-TIMS and U-Pb geochronology of zircon. Analyst must have a phd in geology, geochemistry or similar, with demonstrated expertise in analysis of u and pb isotopes by caidtims and upb geochronology of zircon.

The work requires separation of zircon from seven bulk tephra samples. 1 separate zircon from seven bulk tephra samples

Delivery is scheduled in phases, with specific timelines provided after contract award or first article test approval. For example, production quantities are due 210, 420, and 630 calendar days after first article test approval.

Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Specific document types for payment requests include cost voucher, invoice and receiving report, progress payment request, performance based payment request, or commercial financing request.

The contract includes clauses related to warranty of data, with specific deviations noted.

This is a sealed bid IFB, implying award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Qualification requirements apply, and offerors must demonstrate they meet the specified standards before award. This may involve contacting the designated agency activity for requirements and opportunities to demonstrate abilities.

The contract includes clauses for default, which may lead to termination if delivery or other requirements are not met.

Production lot test samples and first article preproduction test samples are required. These samples are subject to destructive testing and cannot be used to meet the total contract quantity.

Failure to meet qualification requirements, submit required documentation, or adhere to delivery schedules can lead to disqualification or contract termination for default.