SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Operational Safety and Engineering Research (OSER)
- Notice Date
- 6/12/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- MMS Procurement Operations Branch, Attn: Ms. Olivia Adrian 381 Elden Street, MS 2100 Herndon VA 20170
- ZIP Code
- 20170
- Solicitation Number
- M07RS13346
- Response Due
- 7/12/2007
- Archive Date
- 6/11/2008
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Operational Safety and Engineering Research (OSER) DESCRIPTION: This announcement solicits White Papers, of not more than five (5) pages in length for specific topics of interest to the Minerals Management Service (MMS) Technology Assessment and Research (TA&R) Program, Operational Safety and Engineering Research (OSER). For your information, the MMS web site has descriptions of OSER activities, the scope of MMS interests, and past projects. The web site address is: http://www.mms.gov/tarphome/index.htm. BACKGROUND: Research sponsored by MMS through the TA&R Program is used to acquire basic engineering information needed to oversee the orderly development of offshore oil and gas operations. New challenges and informational needs arise as companies use new equipment or procedures based on technological changes or as operations expand into new or different environments such as the deep water areas of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). The principal objective of this request for White Papers is to address innovative or technological advancements among topics of current interest to MMS. As a result of the White Papers submitted in accordance with the terms of this announcement, selected proposals shall be requested. Projects selected for eventual funding by MMS shall receive funding from FY 2008 funds. The MMS anticipates a total of approximately $ 1,000,000 may be available for the initiation of new research proposals addressing OSER topics in FY 2008 with projects being identified through this announcement. NOTICE: MMS may share the white papers with other organizations for review. Potential contractors should let MMS know if they do not want the Papers/proposals shared. OBJECTIVE: The topics for the FY 2008 OSER activities include ONLY research on the following: The topics for the FY 2008 OSER activities include ONLY research on the following: 1. Investigate the Causes and Probabilities of Riser Failure for Workovers, Redrills and Sidetracks in Hybrid Wells, Through the Existing Risers, With a Surface BOP. Hybrids wells are wells drilled in deep water as subsea well but are completed with dual or single bore risers and surface trees. Investigate the causes and probabilities of riser failure (particularly single bore risers) and possible prevention and remediation. During these well operations, risers that have been exposed to years of corrosion and VIV are subjected to wear from rotating pipe within the riser. The potential exists for riser failure due to fatigue or a riser penetration due to corrosion or wear during well intervention operations resulting in loss of well control. 2. Evaluate the Reliability (Probability of Failure) Versus Consequence of Failure when incorporating the new API RP 2MET Criteria into the 21st Edition API RP 2A. The environmental criteria set in API RP 2MET and 21st Edition API RP 2A may vary significantly in some regions; however the total effects on fixed offshore structures can not be determined simply by reviewing each of the components individually (i.e., wave height, current speed, wind speed, etc.). This research will involve comparing the new met ocean criteria for each of the four new Gulf of Mexico regions contained in API RP 2MET versus the High, Medium and Low Consequence Criteria contained in the 21st edition API RP 2A for each depth zone (shallow, intermediate, and deep). The research would be based on common types of fixed offshore platforms and determine total base shears, deck height requirements, and the reliability or probability of failure of the structure. The research should be conducted concurrent with the development of, and prior to the publishing of, the 22nd edition API RP 2A. 3. Assess Risk and Model a Sudden Gas Release Due to a Gas Pipeline Rupture on the Pacific OCS. At a minimum, the project should include an analysis of the gas volume, duration, and rate of release; effects of dissolution in water and water temperature, pressure, current, salinity (etc.); effects of water depth (up to 5000 ft WD) and distance from shore (up to 30 miles); nature and behavior of gas as the plume travels to the water surface and disperses above sea level; area and duration of potential surface impacts with regard to public safety, sea life, and the environment; and potential for pipeline failure of existing pipeline infrastructure. 4. Assess Smart-pigging Options (Other Than Tethered or Water Propelled Pigs) for Low Pressure, Low Volume Gas Pipelines on the Pacific OCS That Can Ensure Pipeline Integrity and Advance Inspection Beyond Current Operations. 5. Reduce Lateral Noise Propagation from Seismic Exploration Vessels. Test and assess the effectiveness of potential methods to reduce the lateral propagation of sound sources from oil industry seismic exploration in the Alaskan Beaufort and Chukchi Seas where oil exploration activities are currently taking place or are planned. This research could include a literature synthesis and review to identify existing seismic exploration technologies (air guns) and promising methods and technologies that could reduce the lateral propagation of sound. This research could also include performance testing, evaluation, assessment and comparison of noise reduction technologies that could be used to reduce the lateral propagation of sound sources from seismic exploration vessels. 6. Recent hurricanes, determine why there was a lack of fixed structure foundation failures where current analyses indicate they would have been expected. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The MMS is interested in research initiatives relative to safety and pollution practices for offshore operations. As a result of review of the White Papers, proposals will be sought and evaluated for funding. Efforts to be considered should address the above stated issues. HOW TO RESPOND: White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, an ORGINAL PLUS three (3) copies and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format, on a CD shall be submitted to the U.S. Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817, ATTN: Ms Olivia Adrian, not later than July 12, 2007 at 04:00 PM, EDT. WHITE PAPERS SENT THROUGH EMAIL AND FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. White Papers should define the proposed research scope and include the level of effort. NOTE THAT COST ESTIMATES ARE NOT TO BE INCLUDED. The White Papers shall be evaluated only on technical merit. If your white paper is selected for further evaluation, a proposal shall be requested and you must also submit a cost proposal at that time. Projects shall be selected from all or part of the technical issues listed depending on the interest and scope of White Papers received. The MMS shall evaluate the responses, and those deemed to have merit shall be furnished information to assist in the preparation of a complete proposal. This announcement constitutes a Request for White Papers, but does not obligate the Government to consummate award. Respondents WILL NOT be notified of the results of the evaluation on the information submitted. WHITE PAPERS SHALL BE EVALUATED USING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: (1) feasibility of the approach or solution; (2) the Offerors understanding of the technical issues; (3) the Offerors ability to implement the proposed approach; (4) innovative or creative approaches or solutions including the participation and/or funding by the oil and gas industry or other groups in the research industry, where appropriate; and (5) past performance. If any of the requirements of this announcement are not met, the white paper will not be evaluated. QUESTIONS: shall be e-mailed to Olivia.Adrian@mms.gov. The RFP number 13346 MUST be in the subject line of the E-mail. All questions shall include the RFP number, your full name and title, your organization, complete address, and telephone and fax numbers. Telephone inquires SHALL NOT be accepted. A separate White Paper shall be submitted for each study on which the offeror wished to propose. The White Paper shall identify clearly the offeror's company/organization, point of contact, address, telephone and facsimile numbers. Responses shall be accepted ONLY until July 12, 2007, 04:00 p.m., EDT. If Offerors desire to hand deliver their White Papers, they are informed the MMS facility is a secure office complex and Offerors MUST NOT enter the building beyond the lobby. POINT OF CONTACT: You MUST contact Olivia Adrian at 703-787-1151 and set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper. Point of Contact: Olivia Adrian, Contracting Officer, EMAIL:Olivia.Adrian@mms.gov, PHONE: 703-787-1151. Submit via email your questions to Point of Contact.
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