66--Superconducting Rock Magnetometer

This is a notice of intent for the US Geological Survey Office of Acquisition and Grants, Sacramento, to award a sole source purchase order to Applied Physics Systems, Sunnyvale, CA, for a 2G Enterprises Model 755-4K Superconducting Rock Magnetometer. The USGS requires a superconducting rock magnetometer that is capable of measuring a wide range of geologic samples within a specified price range (¿ $414K). The system must include the following general characteristics: (1) a pulse tube He cryocooler, (2) triaxial DC SQUIDs, (3) a heat switch on the superconducting shield, (4) a dynamic range between 1¿10-12 and 2¿10-4 Am2, and (5) a vertically oriented standard sample access port of <5 cm diameter. The system also should be relatively compact for use in a magnetically shielded room, and be able to cool down from room to operating temperatures relatively quickly (<36 hours). The superconducting rock magnetometers manufactured by 2GEnterprises are the only ones presently available with large access bores (greater than or equal to 2.45 cm: for example the entire USGS sample collection and all drilling equipment are 2.45 cm in diameter) that have been specifically designed to measure samples of rock and other geologic materials for paleomagnetic and rock magnetic studies. In addition, the USGS sample handling and demagnetizations system is designed to attach to these instruments thereby automating a number of laboratory measurements. The USGS Paleo-Rock Magnetic Laboratory is part of the international Rock and Paleo-magnetic Instrument Development Consortium of eight laboratories using the same sample handling robotics and software. All laboratories are using equipment manufactured by 2G Enterprises to ensure continuity of data between laboratories. Other interested concerns having the ability to meet the USGS requirement may submit a proposal to the Contracting Officer no later than 04/26/2016 at 1300 EDT. As required by FAR 5.102(c) (1) the RFQ G16PS0059 will be made available upon request. Contact the Contracting Officer at [email protected] for a copy of the RFQ. All submissions will be considered by the agency and evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Estimated delivery date is 12/30/2016. For further information, please contact the Contracting Specialist at (916) 278-9334 or [email protected]. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. NAICS: 334519: Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. 500 Emp.