66--25-LQ00-2024 GEOTEK CORER CHAYTOR

erest, 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.