BAA oil spill detection under ICE and on seafloor

This Broad Agency Announcement solicits white papers for proposed research on oil spill detection under ice and on seafloor. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement seeks to investigate and advance underwater technology to detect and measure thickness of oil under ice, encapsulated in ice and on the seafloor. White papers of no more than five pages shall be submitted by April 4, 2022 addressing the proposed research scope, background, problem, proposed solution, and feasibility of solution without including cost estimates. Submissions will be evaluated based on technical merit and feasibility of approach. Selected offerors may be requested to submit full proposals and technical demonstrations for consideration for an award on a firm fixed price basis to advance remote sensing capabilities for oil spill response in Arctic environments.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R425. No current contractors or incumbents are identified. Potential awards are not specified, though full proposals would be considered for a firm fixed price contract. Research timelines are not provided but would focus on advancing oil spill detection technology applicable to Arctic environments under ice and on seafloors.