SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- BAA for Proposed Research on Renewable Energy in the US OCS
- Notice Date
- 2/7/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- BSEE HQ PROCUREMENT381 Elden StreetHerndonVA20170
- ZIP Code
- 20170
- Solicitation Number
- E13PS00016
- Response Due
- 3/7/2013
- Archive Date
- 4/6/2013
- Point of Contact
- Rebecca Kruse
- E-Mail Address
-
Rebecca Kruse
(rebecca.kruse@bsee.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number E13PS00016 for Proposed Research on Renewable Energy in the US Outer Continental Shelf DESCRIPTION: 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 Emerging Technology Program (ETP) on Renewable Energy Operations in the US Outer Continental Shelf. When appropriate, the research shall be conducted consistently with prior research. For a summary of ETP renewable energy research recently performed, visit http://www.bsee.gov/Research-and-Training/Renewable-Energy-Research-(REnR).aspx. Interested parties are encouraged to view the information presented on the site when considering submitting white papers. BACKGROUND: The BSEE ETP is requesting white papers to be submitted in accordance with the terms of this announcement. Authors of selected white papers will be requested to submit full proposals. Proposals selected for funding by BSEE shall receive funding via FY 2013 allocations. The BSEE anticipates that $500,000 may be available for the initiation of new research addressing topics identified through this announcement. 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: Responses to the FY 2013 Renewable Energy Research under this announcement should be limited to the following topics: 1.Study of Fundamental/Structural Soil Conditions Requirements Lateral load deformation predictions based on methodology used by API RP 2A are unverified for large diameter, relatively short monopoles. The goal is to review, and if appropriate, suggest improvements in the ability to predict the long-term performance of foundations. 2.Fatigue Design Methodologies and Design Criteria The goal is to study fatigue design methodologies applicable to complex fixed and floating offshore wind turbines support structures and recommend a rational, practical, fatigue design method for offshore wind turbine support structures. Also, evaluate fatigue design criteria for offshore wind turbine support structures. 3.Renewable Energy Research Workshop The goal is to invite all stake holders including government, industry, and academia to discuss the state of the art in renewable energy technology and determine future technology assessment and research priorities. EVALUATION OF RESPONSES: White Papers shall be evaluated in accordance with 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. HOW TO RESPOND: QUESTION SUBMISSION: Questions shall be E-mailed Rebecca.Kruse@bsee.gov not later than 4:00 p.m. EST on February 21, 2013. The Solicitation number E13PS00016 MUST be in the subject line of the E-mail. All questions shall include the Solicitation number E13PS00016, your full name and title, your organization, complete address, and telephone and fax numbers. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. WHITE PAPER SUBMISSION: 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, Bureau of Safety Environmental Enforcement, 381 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817, ATTN: Rebecca L. Kruse, not later than 4:00 PM EST on March 7, 2013. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 71523 for a procurement official to meet and receive your submittal. You MUST contact Rebecca L. Kruse at Rebecca.kruse@bsee.gov or 703-787-1523 to set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper.
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