BAA_Notice.pdf

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Number: E15PS00058 for Proposed Research to Develop a Modeling Tool that Demonstrates Subsea BOP Stack Shear/Seal Capability under Deep Water Loss-of-Well Control Conditions

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 BSEE Technology Assessment Program (TAP) on Development of a Modeling Tool that Demonstrates Subsea BOP Stack Shear/Seal Capability under Deep Water Loss-of-Well Control Conditions. 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. 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. BSEE anticipates multiple awards resultant to this announcement and anticipated to be made on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.

OBJECTIVE:

In an effort to move BOP shear and seal technology forward, the BSEE is seeking development of a computer modeling tool (or other type tool) to simulate/demonstrate BOP shear and seal events under various operating conditions to evaluate shearing technology and effectiveness. This project would help address BSEE concerns in regards to implementation of BSEE 30 CFR 250.416(e) shearing regulation

The topic for this BAA Safety research is as follow:

Shear Test Methodology: Evaluate shearing technology and effectiveness under various “flow” operating conditions. This methodology should provide, through development of a computer modeling tool (or other type tool), realistic shear capability demonstrations which incorporates the known performance of OEM BOP shear rams (may include one or more casing rams, shear rams, blind-shear rams, etc.) under simulated flow regimes up to and including flow rates encountered during the Macondo incident (60,000 BOPD). The computer modeling tool shall further simulate/demonstrate BOP shear and seal events under no-flow conditions and various water depths and wellbore temperatures and pressures, to evaluate shearing technology and effectiveness under a range of conditions. Upon completion of the shearing flow model, the contractor will formally present their work to BSEE and other stakeholders, as necessary.

http://bsee.gov/Research-and-Training/Operational-Safety-and-Engineering.aspx 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: Sang Han, not later than 3:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Saving Time on April 17, 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. 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 FROM YOUR

COMPANY 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; 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 the Contracting Officer, sang.han@bsee.gov, not later than 3:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Saving Time on March 20, 2015. The Solicitation number E15PS00058 MUST be in the subject line of the E-mail. All questions shall include the Solicitation number E15PS00058, your full name and title, your organization, complete address, and telephone and fax numbers. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. A separate White Paper shall be submitted for each topic/study on which the offeror wishes to propose. The White Paper shall identify clearly the Offeror’s company/organization, point of contact, address, telephone and facsimile numbers. 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 7-1589 for a procurement official to meet and receive your submittal.

POINT OF CONTACT: You MUST contact Sang Han at sang.han@bsee.gov and set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper. Point of Contact: Sang Han, Contracting Officer, email: sang.han@bsee.gov.

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