SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- IGF::OT::IGF Corrosion and electro-chemical evaluation of alloys and cements in
- Notice Date
- 9/26/2014
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- U.S. DOE/NETLMorgantown Campus3610 Collins Ferry RoadPO Box 880MorgantownWV26507-0880US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- DE-SOL-0007565
- E-Mail Address
-
Lemasters, George M
(George.Lemasters@NETL.DOE.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC) U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory Electrochemical Tests for Corrosion Evaluation of High Strength Alloys in H2S/ CO2-containing Brines and Cement-simulated Pore Solutions 14FE004483 I recommend that negotiations be conducted only with The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) for the supplies or services described herein: 1.Identification of the agencyNETL and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a ?Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition. In Febrary 2014, NETL Strategic Center for Natural Gas and Oil (SCNGO) provided guideline for the Offshore research program led by TC Kelly Rose. One of SCNGO requests was concerned with conducting and completing corrosion experimentation of drilling and casing alloys in aqueous fluids solutions simulating field environments by October 2015. TC Ziomek-Moroz recommended the use of time-efficient, objective (i.e., human-free error), and reliable electrochemical methods for investigating the corrosion behavior of the alloys in the field-simulated fluids. This experimental approach was accepted by SCNGO. This resulted in reaching the milestones, such as Complete casing corrosion experiments using cement pore water and reactive fluids in FY 15. The reactive fluids contain very corrosive dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Taking into account that NETL does not have high pressure high temperature autoclave equipped with electrochemical instrumentation to perform ele ctrochemical tests in these very challenging environments, Prof. Serguei Lvov?s Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University, was identified based on in the paper published in the Electrochemical Society Journal, Vol. 157, C209-213, 2009, entitled ?Experimental System for Electrochemical Studies of Aqueous Corrosion above 300?C? by V. Balashov, M. Fedkin, S. Lvov. Besides, scientific and engineering equipment requirments for electrochemical testing, safety requirements must be met. The publication also shows an excellent safety practice while handling chemicals and performing experiments at Penn State. In summary, Prof. Serguei Lvov at Penn State has the unique and only available in the United State electrochemical systems capable of carrying out the tests using advance electrochemical methods that also meet NETL safety and environmental health standards. 2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved, i.e. sole source, limited competition, establishment of a new source, etc. Sole source. 3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency?s needs. The following services are required for one year from the award date: Task 1: Properties of H2S and CO2 in Corrosion Degradation of Drilling Steels The contractor shall perform electrochemical corrosion measurements and provide corrosion rates for high strength and ultra-high strength carbon steels provided by NETL in simulated production fluids containing specific partial pressure of H2S and CO2 at temperatures representative of Artic conditions. Tests for grades S-135 and UD-165 drilling steels, respectively, shall be carried out in 5% NaCl at 4 ?C in the conditions corresponding to 1)0.1 bar H2S (1.45 psi) 2)100 bar CO2 (1450 psi) 3)pH2S=0.1 bar (1.45 psi) psi; pCO2=100 bar (1450 psi) In-situ electrochemical tests shall include the following three (3) methods: 1.Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR) 2.Electrochemical Frequency Modulation (EFM) 3.Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Total number of reliable electrochemical tests for the conditions specified in Task 1: 54. The contractor shall generate preliminary optical and SEM micrographs of the steel surfaces before and after of corrosion experiments. In addition to the electrochemical tests, the contractor shall perform speciation calculations using OLI and HCh thermodynamic modeling software for the solutions used in the experimental testing. Task 2: Casing Corrosion in Cement-Simulated Pore Solutions (CSPS) with H2S/ CO2 The contactor shall provide corrosion rates and corrosion potentials as well as breakdown and repassivation potentials for grade L-80 oil country tubular good provided by NETL in brine solutions containing dissolved CO2/ H2S and in cement-simulated pore solutions and analyze them by wet chemistry analytical methods. In addition, speciation calculations for dissolved H2S and CO2 in cement-simulated pore solutions (CSPS) are requested at high pressure/high temperature (HPHT). The following environmental variables shall be investigated as part of the experimental program: ?Cement-simulated pore solutions generated from cement cured at ambient temperature exposed to 5% NaCl: 1.pCO2 = 100 bar (1450 psi) 2.pH2S = 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) 3.T = 85 and 200?C ?Cement-simulated pore solutions generated from cement cured at elevated temperature exposed to 5% NaCl: 1.pCO2 = 100 bar (1450 psi) 2.pH2S = 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) 3.T = 85 and 200?C The electrochemical tests requested for L-80 include the following four (4) methods: 1.Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR) 2.Electrochemical Frequency Modulation (EFM) 3.Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) 4.High Sweep-rate Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) Total number of reliable electrochemical tests for the conditions specified in Task 2 : 96. The quantitative and qualitative analyses of CSPS shall include: ?Identification of cations and anions and their amounts using inductively-coupled plasma (ICP) and atomic adsorption. Speciation calculations for H2S and CO2 in CSPS up to 200 oC shall include: ?Concentration determinations of H2S, HS-, S2- H2CO3, HCO3-, CO32- and other species identified by analytical methods using OLI and HCh thermodynamic modeling software. The contractor shall generate preliminary optical and SEM micrographs of the steel surfaces before and after of corrosion experiments. Task 3: Corrosion Rate Measurements for Casing in CSPS in the Arctic The contactor shall perform electrochemical corrosion measurements and provide corrosion rates for grades L-80 and Q125 casing alloys provided by NETL in cement-simulated pore solutions (CSPS) used in the Arctic. Tests shall be carried out in two CSPS at 4?C in the conditions corresponding to 1)0.1 bar H2S (1.45 psi) 2)100 bar CO2 (1450 psi) 3)pH2S=0.1 (1.45 psi) ; pCO2=100 bar (1450 psi) In-situ electrochemical tests shall include the following three (3) methods: 1.Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR) 2.Electrochemical Frequency Modulation (EFM) 3.Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Total number of reliable electrochemical tests for the conditions specified in Task 3: 54. The quantitative and qualitative analyses of CSPS shall include: ?Identification of cations and anions and their amounts using inductively-coupled plasma (ICP) and atomic adsorption. Speciation calculations for H2S and CO2 in CSPS up to 200 oC shall include: ?Concentration determinations of H2S, HS-, S2- H2CO3, HCO3-, CO32- and other species identified by analytical methods using OLI and HCh thermodynamic modeling software. The contractor shall generate preliminary optical and SEM micrographs of the steel surfaces before and after of corrosion experiments. In summary: The anticipated total number of reliable electrochemical tests is 204. 4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as described in FAR Part 6.302-1, the property or services needed by the executive agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the executive agency. 5. A statement demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority. Prof. Serguei Lvov: Penn State Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering and Director of Electrochemical Technologies Program has developed high temperature and high pressure facility for aqueous extreme environments. He successfully introduced electrochemical methods to the high pressure high temperature autoclaves for experimental determination of corrosion parameters in the extreme environments. Also, his modeling work skills are extraordinary and his Program has a number of unique computer programs to model the corrosion rate and environmental parameters in high temperature and high pressure aqueous systems. 6. A description of efforts to ensure that offers were solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. Include whether or not a FedBizOpps announcement was made and what response, if any, was received, and include the exception under FAR 5.202 when not synopsizing. Describe whether any additional or similar requirements are anticipated in the future. (This may not be included as an addendum, but must be in the body of the JOFOC.) Literature search was performed and NETL has concluded that Prof. Serguei Lvov?s laboratory at Penn State is the only facility identified by NETL capable of carrying out the electrochemical tests for NETL in priofessional, timely and safe manners. New generation of alloys and cements as well monitoring devices may be tested in the future. 7. Cite the anticipated dollar value of the proposed acquisition including options if applicable and a determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The anticipated cost per each Task is a follows: Task 1:$54,792; Task 2: $130,988; Task 3:50,792. The anticipated total cost for all three tasks:$236,572. 8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. Do not simply refer to the sources sought synopsis. Literature search has shown that there is no research facility in the United States that can carry electrochemical experiments and provide research data needed for meeting milestones and deliverables for this research. 9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as: a. Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available. b. When FAR Subpart 6.302-2 is cited for follow on acquisition as described in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), an estimate of cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived. c. When FAR 6.302-2 is cited, data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government. None 10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed a written interest in the acquisition. Prof. Serguei Lvov, Pennsylvania State University 11. A statement of actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition if subsequent acquisitions are anticipated. NETL shall contact Prof. Serguei Lvov of Penn State if the outcome of this service is satisfactory.  
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