SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Licensing Opportunity for "Methods and Computer Program Products for Locating and Characterizing Clutter in Large Spaces"
- Notice Date
- 5/31/2017
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Sandia Corp. (DOE Contractor), Sandia National Laboratories, PO Box 5800, MS: 0115, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87185
- ZIP Code
- 87185
- Solicitation Number
- 17_477
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2017
- Point of Contact
- Robert Westervelt, Phone: 505 284 6752
- E-Mail Address
-
rtweste@sandia.gov
(rtweste@sandia.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Background Information Geophysical modeling in areas permeated by man-made metallic infrastructure such as power lines, pipes, borehole casing, reinforced concrete, fence lines, etc., broadly characterized as "clutter," is a computationally difficult problem because of the strong electromagnetic coupling and scattering generated by such clutter and, because of its comparatively small dimensions, the high cost of representing it in a numerical model. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) has been conducting research and development of methods to compute the steady state, electrostatic response of electrically conducting oil field infrastructure (well casings, pipelines, tanks, storage tanks, etc.) and subsurface geology through finite element analysis (FEA). Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) has developed a method to apply hierarchical materials properties to FEA as a means to better computational models covered by a U.S. patent application 62/464,815 filed Feb 28, 2017 (SD 14294.0) titled "Methods and Computer Program Products for Locating and Characterizing Clutter in Large Spaces". SNL is seeking commercial partners who are interested in licensing this technology to create commercial products that could be deployed for the benefit of the U.S. economy. SNL is a multi-mission laboratory operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc. and will act as operator of Sandia National Laboratories under its U.S. Department of Energy Contract No. DE-NA0003525. Information Sought A detailed description of relevant background experience, expertise and capabilities that would be used to develop and deploy this technology as commercial products is being sought. The following information is being requested. In addition, interested parties may provide additional relevant information as needed. •Description of experience in FEA and computational electromagnetics •Description of other relevant expertise, experience and capabilities •Description of experience in taking software technology from SRL level "Concept" to "Ready to Deploy" •Description of past experience partnering with Research and Development organizations such as Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), Universities, National Laboratories, or Government Laboratories and develop and sell products successfully. Instructions to Respondents Interested parties that meet the mandatory requirements listed below are invited to respond to this FBO. Any information provided in response to this FBO will not be returned. Any and all responses are voluntary and SNL will not pay for any information submitted in response to this FBO. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Responses should be mailed to rtweste@sandia.gov and should include the FBO title and submitting organization's name in the subject line. Attachment size should not exceed 5 MB and only the following document types will be accepted (.doc,.docx and.pdf). Responses should be submitted electronically no later than 5:00 pm MDT on TBD. Evaluation Criteria SNL will evaluate all responses and select prospective parties with which to engage in further discussions based on the following criteria, pursuant to SNL's Technology Transfer mission: Mandatory •Meet the DOE requirement of enhancement or accrual of economic and technological benefits to the U.S. domestic economy through the technology transfer.
 •Provide experience, expertise, and capability using FEA and computational techniques.
 •Present a clear, consistent, and comprehensive growth strategy on how the commercialization partner will become a global leader in electromagnetic geophysics for oil field operations.
 •Demonstrate a willingness and ability to fully adopt software development and deployment approaches best suited for electromagnetic geophysics. •Provide a business plan that specifies how SNL's FEA technology will be commercialized.
 •The business plan is an essential ingredient of successful technology transfer.

 Desired: •Demonstrated experience, expertise, and capabilities in the design, development, and deployment of software for electromagnetic geophysics. •Proven experience in translating immature technologies (SRL 3 - concept) into market-driven products (SRL - deployment).
 •Demonstrated successful partnering and teaming relationships with R&D organizations.
 •Strong interest in commercializing electromagnetic geophysical technology in a global market, including the ability to maintain, finance, and defend international patent filings.
 •Willingness to further develop, protect, and commercialize improvements and new applications for electromagnetic geophysics.
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