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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 5,2000 PSA#2614U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance,
Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046 B -- OPTICALLY STIMULATED LUMINESCENCE DATING OF COARSE-GRAINED QUARTZ
DUE 071600 POC Marilyn Hutchison, MS204B, (303) 236-5900, ext. 327
E-MAIL: USGS, CR, Acquisition and Federal Assistance, mhutchi@usgs.gov.
Concerns having the ability to furnish the services described herein
are requested to give written notification (including the telephone
number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within 45
calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U.S. Geological
Survey, Earth Surface Dynamics Program, has a requirement for Optically
Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating of coarse-grained quartz from
Nebraska and Colorado Loess Sediments and both coarse and fine-grained
quartz from Colorado Plateau eolian sediments, using the latest
developments in luminescence geochronology. A reliable, precise, and
accurate procedure for Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating
of quartz must be employed in order to enable precision of better than
5% for the measurement of past dose exposures. Single aliquot dating
procedures must provide an independent age determination, leading to
high precision OSL dates when 10 or more results are combined.
Identification of the age and sources of both coarse-grained eolian
sediments and far-traveled, fine-grained eolian sediments within the
same deposit is essential for understanding climate impacts on
southwestern landscapes. Analyses to be done include: (1) field and
laboratory based measurements of U, Th and K concentrations in the host
sediment, (2) calculation of dose rate, (3) laboratory estimates of
sediment moisture content, (4) laboratory measurements of optically
stimulated luminescence on coarse-grained quartz (in loess samples from
Nebraska and Colorado) and coarse and fine-grained quartz (in eolian
sediment samples from the Colorado Plateau region) and (5) calculation
of ages using data obtained in items (1) through (4). Data generated
from the measurements described above will be reported to the project
chiefs in the form of a spreadsheet (e.g., in Excel or comparable
software) sent as an attachment file and in paper form. Results will be
reported to the project chiefs within one year from date of award.
Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41
U.S.C. 253(c)(1), implemented by FAR 5.302-1, the Government considers
the item specified as a sole source from Aberystwyth Luminescence
Laboratory of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales, United
Kingdom, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that
basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be
considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required supplies
are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this
announcement, and such other materials which correspond to the required
items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to
determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation
document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying
information will be considered non-responsive to this request without
further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only
official notice of this procurement. See Note 22. Posted 06/01/00
(W-SN460470). (0153) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0021 20000605\B-0003.SOL)
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