Revised_BAA_2015-E15PS00026.pdf

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number: E15PS00026 for Proposed Research on Safety Technology Verification for Materials and Corrosions 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 for Materials and Corrosions 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 will be requested to submit full proposals for further consideration. The BSEE anticipates that $800,000.00 may be available for the initiation of new research addressing the topic identified through this announcement. NOTICE: The 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. The BSEE anticipates awards resultant to this announcement will be made on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.

OBJECTIVES:

Responses to the FY 2015 TAP Program project under this announcement are limited to the following topic:

HPHT Material Evaluations: There is a high safety risk potential in OCS oil and gas subsea operations when using elastomers and composite materials as packers and measurement technologies under HPHT conditions (> 15,000 psi and > 350F). To mitigate the high risk and improve safety, BSEE needs to determine and evaluate the material properties, and compatibility of potential elastomers and composite materials for use in down hole packers and measurement electronics (e.g. polymer infused cable, wire line fiber optics) for use during HPHT oil and gas operations. As part of this evaluation, the offeror will compile a series of test protocols, laboratory testing procedures, and analyses (including FEA) for material properties that should be submitted by operators in plan and permits to demonstrate that the equipment is fit for service in HPHT oil and gas operations. This knowledge will improve BSEE’s ability to effectively review the submittals.

http://bsee.gov/Research-and-Training/Operational-Safety-and-Engineering.aspx

HOW TO RESPOND:

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 the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Acquisition Operations Branch, 381 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817, ATTN: Rebecca L. Kruse not later than 2:00 PM, Eastern Time on 22 January 2015. 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. COST ESTIMATES SHALL 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 FROM YOUR

ORGANIZATION 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.

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 Offeror’s understanding of the technical issues; (3) the Offeror’s 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 Rebecca.Kruse@bsee.gov not later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time on 14 January 2015. The Solicitation number E15PS00026 SHALL be referenced in the subject line of the email. All questions shall include the Solicitation number E15PS00026, 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 7-1523 or 7-1070 for a procurement representative to meet and receive your submittal. You SHALL contact Rebecca L. Kruse at Rebecca.kruse@bsee.gov and set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper.

POINT OF CONTACT: Rebecca Kruse, Contracting Officer, email: Rebecca.kruse@bsee.gov mailto:Rebecca.kruse@bsee.gov

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number: E15PS00026 for Proposed Research on Safety Technology Verification for Materials and Corrosions in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).