SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- MMS Oil Spill Response Research Broad Agency Announcement
- Notice Date
- 6/24/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Procurement Operations, MMS Procurement Branch, HQ381 Elden Street, MS 2102HerndonVA20170-4817US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M09PS00081
- Response Due
- 7/27/2009
- Archive Date
- 8/26/2009
- Point of Contact
- Mogollon, Kimberly A 703-787-1276, Kimberly.Mogollon@mms.gov<br />
- E-Mail Address
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Mogollon, Kimberly A
(Kimberly.Mogollon@mms.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DESCRIPTION:This announcement solicits White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, for specific areas of interest to the Minerals Management Service (MMS) Technology Assessment and Research (TA&R) Program on Oil Spill Response Research. When appropriate, the research shall be conducted consistently with prior research. For a summary of TA&R research recently performed, visit http://www.mms.gov/taroilspills/ BACKGROUND: The MMS TA&R Program is requesting white papers to be submitted in accordance with the terms of this announcement. Selected white papers will be requested to submit proposals. Proposals selected for funding by MMS shall receive funding from FY 2010. The MMS anticipates that $750,000 may be available for the initiation of new research addressing topics identified through this announcement. NOTICE: The MMS may share the White Papers with other organizations for review. Potential contractors shall notify the MMS if they do not want their White Papers/proposals shared. OBJECTIVE: The topics for FY 2010 oil spill response research funding should be limited to the following topics. MMS encourages incorporation/consideration of traditional knowledge into any research project that involves oil spill response in the Arctic. 1. Remote Sensing, Detection and Tracking of Spilled Oil In and Under Ice - Increased offshore exploration, development and production are planned for the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea's. Over the past five years significant progress has been made in the development of oil-in-ice detection utilizing off the shelf ground penetrating radar (GPR). Through a series of related projects involving numerical modeling, laboratory trials and fields tests in a range of ice conditions researchers have demonstrated that ground based GPR is an effective tool for the detection of oil on, in and under ice. The MMS seeks White Papers to develop, build and test a new GPR in a reliable airborne system that can expand the practical operating window for oil detection in a wide range of ice and environmental conditions. Proposals should focus on the types of ice typically found in the Alaskan Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, where oil exploration and development activities are currently planned or taking place. Tests could be conducted at Ohmsett - the National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, located in Leonardo, New Jersey and/or through a series of field tests, including experimental oil spills conducted in the Arctic environment. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) testing standards will be used, as applicable, in these evaluations. 2. Airborne Thickness Measurement of Oil Slicks on the Open Ocean Over the past three years progress has been made in the development of an aerial sensor system that can detect and accurately map the thickness and distribution of an oil slick in coastal and offshore waters in real time. Through a series of related projects involving laboratory experiments, and small and large scale testing and field tests researchers have demonstrated the ability of the developed airborne mapping system to detect and accurately map the thickness of oil films on the waters surface and to transmit in near real-time fully processed, auto-geolocated oil spill maps. The mapping systems algorithms were developed and tested under temperate sea conditions with reasonable water clarity. The MMS seeks White Papers to test and evaluate the aerial mapping system in a range of environmental and oceanographic conditions with varying sediment loads (turbidity) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This could include freezing weather/ice conditions. Tests could be conducted at Ohmsett - the National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, located in Leonardo, NJ and/or through a series of field tests, including during experimental oil spills or over natural oil seeps. ASTM testing standards will be used, as applicable, in these evaluations. 3. Technologies to Detect, Locate and/or Recover Submerged and Sunken OilThe MMS is seeking White Papers on new and /or innovative technologies that will detect, locate, and/or recover submerged and sunken oil. This could include performance testing and evaluation of full-scale prototype, non-commercially available technologies, and/or adaptations of existing technologies to detect, locate, and/or recover submerged and sunken oil. Tests could be conducted at Ohmsett - the National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, located in Leonardo, NJ and/or through a series of field tests, including experimental oil spills conducted in the Arctic environment. ASTM testing standards will be used, as applicable, in these evaluations. 4. Mechanical Technologies to Facilitate and Improve Oil Spill Containment and Recovery Under Arctic ConditionsThe MMS seeks White Papers for new or innovative mechanical technologies that will facilitate and improve the containment, recovery, and processing of spilled oil in cold water and/or broken ice conditions. This could include performance testing and evaluation of full-scale prototype, non-commercially available technologies, and/or adaptations of existing technologies to contain, recover and process oil in a range of conditions that include cold water and/or broken ice conditions. Proposals should focus on the environmental and oceanographic conditions typically found in the Alaskan Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, where oil exploration and development activities are planned or currently taking place. Tests could be conducted at Ohmsett - the National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, located in Leonardo, NJ and/or through a series of field tests, including experimental oil spills conducted in the Arctic environment. ASTM testing standards will be used, as applicable, in these evaluations. 5. Dispersants and Chemical Countermeasures Research The MMS is seeking White Papers that will provide scientifically rigorous, experimental research data relating to the use of dispersants and /or other chemical countermeasures as a response tool for oil spills on the U.S. OCS. Tests could be conducted at Ohmsett - the National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, located in Leonardo, NJ and/or through a series of field tests, including experimental oil spills conducted in the Arctic environment. ASTM testing standards will be used, as applicable, in these evaluations. 6. Oil-Mineral Aggregates (OMA) Formation.Research has demonstrated the feasibility of using mineral fines addition to promote the formation of oil mineral aggregates (OMA's) as a means to enhance the dispersion of oil slicks into the water column. The MMS is seeking White Papers that will provide research data relating to the use of mineral fines to promote the formation of oil-mineral aggregates (OMA) as a means of enhancing crude oil dispersion into the water column in Arctic environments. This research should include cold water/broken ice conditions. Tests could be conducted at Ohmsett - the National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, located in Leonardo, NJ and/or through a series of tank tests or field tests, including experimental oil spills. ASTM testing standards will be used, as applicable, in these evaluations. 7. BioFuel Testing at OhmsettThe MMS seeks White Papers to conduct a feasibility study to examine if different types of biofuels can be used to testing, training and research at Ohmsett The National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, located in Leonardo, NJ. Included in this study would be experimentation and assessment to determine if the existing filtration system and filtering material has the capability to remove various types of biofuels and mechanically dispersed and chemically dispersed biofuels from the Ohmsett tank water. 8. Less Destructive Shoreline Flushing TechniquesOne of the goals in spill response is to minimize harm to the environment and shorten the time for recovery. Past experience has shown that aggressive shoreline flushing methods can harm the environment and slow recovery. The MMS is seeking White Papers on new and/or innovative technologies that will improve existing shoreline flushing equipment techniques and methodologies so that they are more effective, less invasive, and minimize destruction of the environment. This could include full-scale prototypes, non-commercially available technologies, and/or adaptations of existing technologies. 9. Equipment to Less Destructively Access Marsh EnvironmentsOne of the goals in near shore oil spill response is to minimize harm to the environment and shorten the time for recovery. Past experience has shown that oil spill response operations in marsh lands can harm the environment and slow the recovery process. The MMS is seeking White Papers on new and /or innovative technologies that will provide access to isolated marshy areas without damaging or destroying the environment. This could include full-scale prototypes, non-commercially available technologies, and/or adaptations of existing technologies. HOW TO RESPOND: White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, an ORIGINAL 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., MS 2101, Herndon, VA 20170-4817, ATTN: Kimberly Mogollon at 04:00 PM, EDT. WHITE PAPERS SENT THROUGH EMAIL AND FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. White Papers shall define the proposed research scope and include the level of effort. NOTE THAT COST ESTIMATES ARE NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WHITE PAPER. The White Papers shall be evaluated only on technical merits. IF YOUR WHITE PAPER IS SELECTED FOR FURTHER EVALUATION, A TECHNICAL AND COST/BUSINESS PROPOSAL WILL BE REQUESTED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FROM YOUR COMPANY. 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 the 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 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 Kimberly.Mogollon@mms.gov. The Solicitation number M09PS00081 MUST be in the subject line of the E-mail. All questions shall include the Solicitation number M09PS00081 your full name and title, your organization, complete address, and telephone and fax numbers. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. A separate White Paper shall be submitted for each study on which the offeror wishes 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 XXXXXXXX, 04:00 p.m., EDT. If Offerors desire to hand deliver their White Papers, they are advised that the MMS facility is a secure office complex and Offerors MUST NOT enter the building beyond the lobby. POINT OF CONTACT:You MUST contact Kimberly Mogollon and set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper. Point of Contact: Kimberly Mogollon, EMAIL: Kimberly.Mogollon@mms.gov, PHONE: (703) 787-1276. Submit via email your questions to Point of Contact above.
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