Critical energy measurement synopsis

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a Special Notice for a Critical Energy Measurement contract opportunity. The pre-solicitation notice focuses on a scientific research project involving measuring critical heat flux for crude oil ignition on water surfaces. Specifically, the contract will support research into in-situ burning (ISB) of oil spills by developing a comprehensive decision-making dataset. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541690 for Scientific and Technical Consulting Services and will result in a firm fixed-price contract. The solicitation number for this opportunity is 140E0125R0004, with no specific set-aside restrictions applied.

Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for this opportunity. The project's primary objective is to conduct scientific research measuring the critical heat flux required to ignite various types of crude oils, including fresh, weathered, and emulsified samples. Key deliverables include comprehensive data collection for oil spill response decision-making, with optional tasks such as chemical oil sample analysis and large-scale burn pan measurements. The solicitation is expected to be issued on SAM.gov within 15-25 days, with a pre-solicitation notice closing date of June 13, 2025. Interested contractors can direct any questions to Contracting Officer Michelle Potter before the specified deadline. The research may also include presenting findings at a BSEE-approved conference, providing additional opportunities for knowledge dissemination.