G&G Data Sole Source Redacted

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Data from TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company. The procurement involves a purchase order valued at $15,370.38 under Purchase Request No. 0044006721 for specific proprietary data collection. This acquisition is part of BOEM's Resource Evaluation Program, which aims to develop maps identifying hydrocarbon accumulation areas and determine fair market values for offshore lease regions. The data will support BOEM's critical responsibilities in evaluating offshore leases, ensuring resource conservation, and estimating public resource volumes. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541360 for Geophysical, Surveying and Mapping Services, with a small business size standard of $28.5 million.

The sole source justification indicates that TGS is the exclusive provider of this specific dataset, which was collected through unique permits issued to the company. The period of performance for this procurement is 30 days after order receipt, with a posted date of February 12, 2025, and a due date of February 28, 2025. No notice of intent to sole source was required since the procurement action is under $25,000. The procurement will utilize the T012 Product Service Code for Photo/Map/Print/Publication Reproduction. Small businesses meeting the NAICS 541360 size standard are technically eligible, though this specific procurement is a direct sole source award to TGS. The data acquired will directly contribute to BOEM's strategic objectives of managing offshore energy resources, assessing potential hydrocarbon reserves, and supporting safe and efficient resource development in maritime environments.