SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- BAA Solicitation No. E16PS00024
- Notice Date
- 1/13/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- BSEE Acquisition Operations Branch 45600 Woodland Road, VAE-AMD Sterling VA 20166-9216 US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- E16PS00024
- Point of Contact
- Bennett, Francis
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number: E16PS00024 for Proposed Research on Safety and Technology Verification Research in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). 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 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Technology Assessment Program (TAP) on Safety and Technology Verification in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. When appropriate, the research shall be conducted consistently with prior research. For a summary of research previously completed and 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 TAP Program is requesting White Papers to be submitted in accordance with the terms of this announcement. After review, authors of selected White Papers may be requested to submit full proposals for further consideration. NOTICE: BSEE may share the White Papers with other organizations for review. Potential offerors shall notify the BSEE if they do not want their White Papers/proposals shared outside of BSEE. BSEE anticipates awards resultant to this announcement will be made on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. OBJECTIVES: Responses to this announcement are limited to the following topics: TOPIC 1: Wellbore Thermal Shock Technology Wellbore Thermal Shock Technology: Evaluate the effects of Thermal Shock on OCS well integrity and identify ways to mitigate those effects. If a High Temperature Well (greater than 350 degrees Fahrenheit) is shut in, the well goes into thermal shock when the temperature of the well reaches equilibrium at 35 degrees Fahrenheit (i.e. sea water temperature) and the subsequent thermal stress can cause a loss of well integrity. Offerors shall describe in detail the thermal effects on wells and the risk of these as related to well integrity (specifically on well barriers) and potential solutions to these risks. Offerors shall assess any previously released computer models, risk assessments, or failure analyzes prepared on this topic and determine if these analyzes can be used to address the risks related to well integrity on OCS wells. TOPIC 2: Cementing Alternatives Resins Cementing Alternatives Resins: Determine how resins can be used for OCS well cementing to improve barrier performance. A global evaluation of the different types of commercially available resins will be conducted to determine how effective they have been when placed in offshore and onshore wells to affect proper pressure control. Global evaluation will include an assessment of any available real world data (public and/or private). An assessment of any regulations in effect on the use of these resins will be conducted among major offshore (e.g. IRF member nations) and onshore oil and gas regulators. Based on the evaluation, the offeror shall propose a draft BSEE regulation addressing use of resins and/or a draft of the major issues an industry standard to this effect should address. Evaluation will address any cost differential between initial cost of purchasing a resin and use of the resin versus traditional cement costs and use. TOPIC 3: Liner Seal and Cement Studies Liner Seal and Cement Studies: The objective of this topic is to determine the fitness for service for large OD sub mudline liner and casing seal assemblies used for various well designs. The study will include sub-mudline liner seals; casing seals; cement systems; development of appropriate test validation and verification processes; and development of test protocols for both sub-mudline hanger and liner and casing seal assemblies. Additionally, this study will help determine what are considered to be physical barriers for shallow liner/casing strings using deep water technology, such as large OD mudline supplemental adapters and hangers; and if the seal-cement system should be considered as a single or dual barrier system for shelf wells. This study will ultimately lead to the determination if seal-cement systems are adequate as a system and develop regulatory framework and industry standards. HOW TO RESPOND: White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, an ORIGINAL PLUS two (2) copies and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format, on a CD, shall be submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Acquisition Operations Branch, 45600 Woodland Road, Mailstop VAE-AMD, Sterling, VA 20166, ATTN: Frank Bennett, not later than 2:00 PM, Eastern Time on 8 February 2016. WHITE PAPERS SENT THROUGH EMAIL AND FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. White Papers shall define the proposed research scope and include the estimated required level of effort. COST ESTIMATES SHALL NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WHITE PAPER. White papers will be selected from all or part of the topics listed depending on the interest and scope of White Papers received. BSEE will evaluate the responses on technical merit and those deemed to have merit may be selected for a full proposal. In cases where a white paper is selected for further consideration, a technical and cost/business proposal may be requested from your organization by the BSEE contracting officer. 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 WILL BE EVALUATED USING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: (1) feasibility of the approach or solution; (2) the Offeror ¿s understanding of the technical issues; (3) the Offeror ¿s ability to implement the proposed approach; and (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. IF ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ARE NOT MET, THE WHITE PAPER WILL NOT BE EVALUATED. Questions shall be e-mailed to Frank.Bennett@bsee.gov no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time on 13 January 2016. The Solicitation number E16PS00024 MUST be referenced in the subject line of the email. All questions shall include the Solicitation number E16PS00024, your full name and title, your organization, complete address, and telephone and fax numbers. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. The White Paper shall identify clearly the Offeror ¿s company/organization, point of contact, address, email, telephone and fax numbers. If Offerors desire to hand deliver their White Paper, they are advised that the BSEE facility is a secure office complex and Offerors SHALL NOT enter the building beyond the lobby. There is a courtesy telephone at the guard station to which you shall call extension 7-1633 or 7-1070 for a procurement representative to meet and receive your submittal. You MUST contact Frank Bennett at Frank.Bennett@bsee.gov and set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper. POINT OF CONTACT: Frank Bennett, Contracting Officer, email: Frank.Bennett@bsee.gov
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