MODIFICATION
A -- BAA for Proposed Research on Capping Stack Technology Requirements Research
- Notice Date
- 4/1/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- BSEE HQ PROCUREMENT381 Elden StreetHerndonVA20170
- ZIP Code
- 20170
- Solicitation Number
- E14PS00052
- Response Due
- 4/16/2014
- Archive Date
- 5/16/2014
- Point of Contact
- Rebecca Kruse
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), solicits White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, for specific areas of interest to BSEE, Technology Assessment Program (TAP), on Safety and Technology Verification of Oil and Gas Operations in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. When appropriate, the research shall be conducted consistently with prior research. For a summary of research previously completed and recently performed, visit http://bsee.gov/Research-and-Training/Operational-Safety-and-Engineering.aspx. Some field tests of capping stacks in various development plans and can be searched for on the BSEE website (Search query 'capping stack'). Examples: BSEE Oversees Capping Stack Tests: http://www.bsee.gov/BSEE-Newsroom/Press-Releases/2012/BSEE-Oversees-Shell-Arctic-Capping-Stack-Test/ Director Watson & Helix Well Containment Group http://www.bsee.gov/BSEE-Newsroom/Press-Releases/2013/BSEE,-Noble-Energy-and-Helix-Well-Containment-Group-Successfully-Complete-Deepwater-Well-Containment-Exercise/ Interested parties are encouraged to view the information presented on the site when considering submitting white papers. BACKGROUND: The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), TAP Program, is requesting white papers to be submitted in accordance with the terms of this announcement. Selected white papers will be requested to submit proposals. NOTICE: The BSEE may share the White Papers with other organizations for review. Potential contractors shall notify the BSEE if they do not want their White Papers/proposals shared outside of BSEE. BSEE anticipates awards resultant to this announcement to be made on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. OBJECTIVES: The topic for this BAA is limited to the following: Capping Stack Technology Requirements: Assess currently available offshore capping stack technology and develop recommended design, manufacture, maintenance, and inspection criteria for use by BSEE engineering and inspection personnel. Capping stack technology to be evaluated should include Gulf of Mexico, Alaska and any capping stack technology in use overseas. Evaluation should include both cap and cap and flow type systems. Provide a set of usable BSEE Potential Incidents of Non Compliance (PINC) prepared in accordance with the format included in the National PINC Guideline list which can be used by agency inspectors both in the field and at onshore support bases and manufacturing establishments. Perform a review of capping stack standards. Evaluate other regulatory bodies approach to capping stacks and recommend to BSEE how capping stacks should be incorporated into 30 CFR regulations and where it should be incorporated. Perform research on the current state of the art for capping stack technology and any advancements made since their first use. HOW TO RESPOND: White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, an ORIGINAL PLUS three (3) copies and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format, on a CD, shall be submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Acquisition Operations Branch, 381 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817, ATTN: Rebecca Kruse, not later than 3:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Saving Time on 16 April 2014. WHITE PAPERS SENT THROUGH EMAIL AND FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. White Papers shall define the proposed research scope and include the level of effort. NOTE THAT COST ESTIMATES ARE NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WHITE PAPER. The White Papers shall be evaluated only on technical merits. IF YOUR WHITE PAPER IS SELECTED FOR FURTHER EVALUATION, A TECHNICAL AND COST/BUSINESS PROPOSAL WILL BE REQUESTED FROM YOUR COMPANY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER. Projects shall be selected from all or part of the technical issues listed depending on the interest and scope of White Papers received. BSEE shall evaluate the responses, and those deemed to have merit shall be furnished information to assist in the preparation of the complete proposal. This announcement constitutes a Request for White Papers, but does not obligate the Government to consummate award. Respondents WILL NOT be notified of the results of the evaluation on the information submitted. WHITE PAPERS SHALL BE EVALUATED USING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: (1) feasibility of the approach or solution which directly addresses the BAA objectives; (2) understanding of technical issues and demonstrated knowledge; (3) ability to implement the proposed approach including the facilities, hardware, and personnel required; and (4) past performance. IF ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ARE NOT MET, THE WHITE PAPER WILL NOT BE EVALUATED. Questions shall be E-mailed to Rebecca.Kruse@bsee.gov not later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time on 31 March 2014. The Solicitation number E14PS00052 MUST be in the subject line of the E-mail. All questions shall include the Solicitation number E14PS00052, your full name and title, your organization, complete address, and telephone and fax numbers. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. The White Paper shall identify clearly the Offerors company/organization, point of contact, address, telephone and facsimile numbers. If Offerors desire to hand deliver their White Papers, they are advised that the BSEE facility is a secure office complex and Offerors MUST NOT enter the building beyond the lobby. There is a courtesy telephone at the guard station to which you must call extension 71070 or 71523 for a procurement official to meet and receive your submittal. POINT OF CONTACT: You MUST contact Rebecca Kruse, Contracting Officer, via email at Rebecca.Kruse@bsee.gov and set up an appointment 24 hours in advance of dropping off your White Paper.
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