SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- 2012 BAA Proposed Research on Safety of Oil and Gas Operations
- Notice Date
- 12/2/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Bureau Safety and Environmental Enforcement, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70123, United States
- ZIP Code
- 70123
- Solicitation Number
- E12PS00004
- Archive Date
- 2/2/2012
- Point of Contact
- JOANNE M. MURPHY,
- E-Mail Address
-
joanne.murphy@bsee.gov
(joanne.murphy@bsee.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
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- Description
- <DESC>Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number E12PS00004 for Proposed Research on Safety of Oil and Gas Operations in the US Outer Continental ShelfDESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) solicits White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, for specific areas of interest to the BSEE Technology Assessment and Research (TA&R) Program on Safety of Oil and Gas Operations in the US Outer Continental Shelf. When appropriate, the research shall be conducted consistently with prior research. For a summary of TA&R research recently performed, visit http://bsee.gov/Research-and-Training/Operational-Safety-and-Engineering.aspx. Interested parties are encouraged to view the information presented on the site when considering submitting white papers. BACKGROUND: The BSEE 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 BSEE shall receive funding from FY 2012. The BSEE anticipates $5,000,000, based on funding availability, for the initiation of new research addressing topics identified through this announcement. Please keep proposals under $1,000,000. NOTICE: The BSEE may share the White Papers with other organizations for review. Potential contractors shall notify the BSEE if they do not want their White Papers/proposals shared outside of BSEE. The BSEE anticipates awards resultant to this announcement will be made on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. OBJECTIVES: The topics for the FY 2012 safety research funding should be limited to the following topics: 1. Assess Kick Detection Regulations Identify and assess recently developed equipment and technologies capable of and/or designed to detect kicks and analyze current requirements for any possible improvements to those requirements. Explore methods of kick detection before an influx rises above the BOP stack and the effect of water depth on prompt kick detection and response times. 2. Optimize Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Stack Sequencing and Centralization, Stack Configuration, and Flowing Well Conditions. Assess BOP stack sequencing, which includes auto-shear and dead-man systems for deep-water rigs, to optimize the order and time when rams should be closed to secure a well. For BOP systems that require centralization of pipe to seal/cut, assess centralization when the drill pipe is compressed or forced from center. Include effects of a fully flowing well (e.g., blowout conditions) on the ability of a subsea BOP to shear pipe and ways to improve blind shear design. Also, include improved BOP stack configuration to minimize unsupported pipe in order to reduce likelihood of elastic buckling. 3. Subsea Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Monitoring and Well Control. Perform an evaluation of methods for detecting failure and monitoring the BOP and using state of the art technology to prevent failure. Explore the reliability of a complete independent, acoustically controlled system for subsea BOP (short stack) in deep-water Gulf of Mexico. 4. Comparison of Synthetic Mooring Design, Manufacturing, and Installation Requirements. API RP 2SM and the ABS Guide to Synthetic Mooring System have both been revised and published or submitted for approval this past year. Compare and explain differences between the old and new versions of the documents, particularly with regard to the design, testing, and manufacturing. In the updated documents explain how each change individually and collectively affects the safety factor and conservatism of overall design. 5. Corrosion Damage of Risers and Structures. Evaluate the methods of detection, monitoring, and inspection of corrosion damage of risers and subsea/splash-zones. 6. Cement Comparison: Laboratory vs. Field Determine whether laboratory formulations, testing, analysis, etc. are adequate to accurately reflect cement characteristics during offshore field implementation. 7. Impact of Implementing the Safety and Environmental Management System requirements. Develop a methodology to evaluate the impact of implementing the safety and environmental management system (SEMS) requirements on OCS oil and gas industry performance (30 CFR part 250 subpart S). Gather Baseline data beginning with calendar year 2012. 8. Deep-water Pipeline and Pipeline Riser Pressure Testing Methods Describe and review pressure testing methods for pipelines and pipeline risers located in 1000 feet to 10000 feet of water on the OCS. Pipelines in deep water may either be un-insulated pipe, insulated pipe or pipe-in-pipe. Identify the positive and negative attributes of each pressure testing method and identify if any methods are superior. HOW TO RESPOND: White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, an ORIGINAL COPY 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, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, 381 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817, ATTN: Ms. Joanne Murphy, not later than 4:00 PM, EASTERN TIME on January 18, 2012. 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 BSEE 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 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 joanne.murphy@bsee.gov not later than 4:00 p.m., EASTERN TIME on January 3, 2012. The Solicitation number E12PS00004 MUST be in the subject line of the E-mail. All questions shall include the Solicitation number E12PS00004, 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 Offerors company/organization, point of contact, address, telephone and facsimile numbers. RESPONSES will be accepted ONLY until 4:00 pm, EASTERN TIME on January 18, 2012. If Offerors desire to hand deliver their White Papers, they are advised that the BSEE facility is a secure office complex and Offerors MUST NOT enter the building beyond the lobby. There is a courtesy telephone at the guard station to which you must call extension 71070 for a procurement official to meet and receive your submittal. POINT OF CONTACT:You MUST contact Joanne Murphy at 703-787-1024 and set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper. Point of Contact: Joanne Murphy, Contract Specialist @ 703-787-1024 or email joanne.murphy@bsee.gov.
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