Marketing Outreach Source Sought for Ohmsett in NJ

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) within the Department of the Interior is seeking marketing, outreach, and market assessment support services for the Ohmsett National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility through this Request for Information (RFI) issued under NAICS code 541613 (Marketing Consulting Services). The RFI is designed for market research purposes and seeks to increase awareness of Ohmsett's mission and capabilities, attract additional domestic and international clients for testing events and demonstrations, and improve engagement with industry, government, academic, and technology-development stakeholders. Key objectives include developing marketing strategy and messaging frameworks, implementing digital marketing and content support, organizing event and client outreach activities, creating case studies and collateral materials, and establishing performance measurement through key performance indicators. BSEE is specifically requesting industry input on whether a phased acquisition approach is appropriate, with Phase 1 focusing on market assessment and strategy development and optional Phase 2 addressing implementation activities. Responses to this market research RFI are due by March 20, 2026, and should be submitted to william.rilee@bsee.gov with the subject line "RFI Response - Ohmsett Marketing Services - [Company Name]."

This RFI carries no set-aside designation and is issued purely for market research purposes with no obligation to award a contract or reimburse response costs. BSEE is prioritizing small business firms located in New Jersey and nearby areas including New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland, though responses from other regions are acceptable. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is a preliminary market assessment phase rather than a formal solicitation. Respondents are requested to provide responses of approximately five pages excluding attachments and should address company qualifications, recommended approach, staffing capabilities, and rough order of magnitude estimates for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 activities. Performance is anticipated to be primarily remote with occasional on-site support in New Jersey, and all responses should be submitted in PDF or Word format with proprietary information clearly marked.