A--RFI: Definition of Permanent Barriers
This is a market research RFI for industry feedback and to identify capable entities for a BSEE study on defining permanent barriers in offshore well integrity systems; no award will result from this notice.
⚑ Sources Sought / RFI only; market research, not a solicitation · No contract will be awarded from this announcement · Federal contract notice with applicant restrictions not fully specified in the synopsis
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| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | funds applied research; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
Permanent barriers are critical elements of offshore well integrity systems. They prevent undesired fluid movement within the annulus and wellbore and provide long term protection of life, the environment, and mineral resources. The Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Acquisition and Property Management, on behalf of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), is issuing this RFI to: 1. Collect industry feedback on the Draft Statement of Work for the Definition of Permanent Barriers. 2. Identify interested entities with the expertise required to perform this study. This RFI is for market research only and is not a solicitation for proposals. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Please see the attached for additional information and full details regarding this posting.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Sources Sought. Organization: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE / BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT / ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION.
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