SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- B-White Papers Sought for Proposed Research to Support the Technology Assessment and Research Program
- Notice Date
- 5/19/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Minerals Management Service Procurement Operations Branch 381 Elden Street, MS 2500 Herndon VA 20170
- ZIP Code
- 20170
- Solicitation Number
- 0104RP35403
- Response Due
- 6/21/2004
- Archive Date
- 5/19/2005
- Point of Contact
- Susan Benik Contract Specialist 7037871350 Susan.Benik@mms.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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- Description
- This announcement solicits White Papers, of not more than five (5) pages in length, for specific areas of interest to the Minerals Management Service (MMS) Technology Assessment and Research (TA&R) Program, Operational Safety and Engineering Research (OSER). The MMS web site has descriptions of OSER activities, the scope of MMS interests, and past projects. The web site address is http://www.mms.gov/tarp/safety.htm. We encourage interested parties to view the information presented on the site when considering submitting White Papers. BACKGROUND: Research sponsored by MMS through the TA&R Program is used to acquire basic engineering information needed to oversee the orderly development of offshore oil and gas operations. New challenges and informational needs arise as companies use new equipment or procedures based on technological changes or as operations expand into new or different environments such as the deep water areas of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). The principal objective of this request for White Papers is to address innovative or technological advancements among several general topics of current interest to MMS. As a result of the White Papers submitted in accordance with the terms of this announcement, selected proposals shall be requested. Projects selected for eventual funding by MMS shall receive funding from FY 2004 funds. The MMS anticipates a total of $500,000 to $900,000 may be available for the initiation of new research proposals addressing OSER topics in FY 2005 with projects being identified through this announcement and additional avenues. Typical projects envisioned to address the topics set forth below may require one quarter to one man-year effort and prospective offerors shall bear this in mind when responding to this request. NOTICE: MMS may share the white papers with other organizations for review. Potential contractors should let MMS know if they do not want the Papers/proposals shared. OBJECTIVES: The proposed objectives for the FY 2005 OSER activities include (but are not limited to) research related to the following: 1. Technology assessment of available subsea micro-hydrocyclone oil-water separation concepts, for oil-water ratios larger than 10, and the possible miniaturization for deep-sea in-well water re-injection. A Joint Industrial Project (JIP) is preferred. 2. Technology assessment of Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) reduction by Boundary Layer Conditions (BLC) for SPAR platforms. The emphasis is on VIV by applied BLC, using depth conforming hydrodynamic solutions. 3. Study of noise reduction around platforms and gravel islands will focus on the impact of drilling/ production noise on marine mammals living around these objects including a list of technological solutions. 4. Risk analysis of surface vs. subsurface BOPs on MODUs focusing on riser failures and the use of subsea shear rams. 5. Technical assessment of the accuracy of liquid level sensors (LSHL) installed on TLPs, and SPARs impacted by waves, with the emphasis on comments to either improve or replace the MMS required fluid level measurements 20 seconds apart. This method could result in false readings. 6. Alternatives to pipeline hydrostatic testing after initial construction (commissioning). 7. Reliability and applicability of composite materials for pipeline repairs, including recommended qualification and techniques for installation personnel. 8. Certification and commissioning procedures for re-use of flexible pipe and umbilicals. 9. Design, technical feasibility/challenges, risk and availability of Subsea High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The MMS is interested in research initiatives relative to safety and pollution practices related to Offshore operations. As a result of the White Papers, selected proposals will be sought and evaluated for funding. Efforts to be considered should be to the above stated issues and/or other related issues to the Offshore operations. Multi-year funding of project is acceptable. HOW TO RESPOND: White Papers of not more than five (5) pages in length, an ORGINAL PLUS three (3) copies and one (1) electronic copy in .PDF format, on a CD shall be submitted to the U.S. Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817, not later than June 21, 2004 at 04:00 PM, EDT. WHITE PAPERS SENT THROUGH EMAIL AND FAXES SHALL NOT ACCEPTED. White Papers should define the proposed research scope and include the level of effort. NOTE THAT COST ESTIMATES ARE NOT TO BE INCLUDED. The White Papers shall be evaluated only on technical merits. If your white paper is selected for further evaluation, a proposal shall be requested and you must also submit a cost proposal at that time. Projects shall be selected from all or part of the technical issues listed depending on the interest and scope of White Papers received. The MMS shall evaluate the responses, and those deemed to have merit shall be furnished information to assist in the preparation of complete proposal. This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP), but does not obligate the Government to consummate award. Respondents SHALL 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; (2) the offerors understanding of the technical issues; (3) the offerors ability to implement the proposed approach; (4) innovative or creative approaches or solutions including the participation and/or funding by the oil and gas industry or other groups in the research industry interest exists), where appropriate; (5) past performance. QUESTIONS shall be e-mailed to Susan Benik at susan.benik@mms.gov. The RFP number MUST be in the subject line of the E-mail. All questions shall include the RFP number, your full name and title, your organization, complete address, and telephone and fax numbers. Telephone inquires SHALL NOT be accepted. A separate White Paper shall be submitted for each study on which the offeror wished to propose. The White Paper shall identify clearly the offeror's company/organization, point of contact, address, telephone and facsimile numbers. Responses shall be accepted ONLY until June 21, 2004, 04:00 p.m., EDT. If offerors desire to hand deliver their White Papers, they are informed the MMS facility is a secure office complex and offerors MUST NOT enter the building beyond the lobby. There is a courtesy telephone near the elevators to which you must call extension 1354 for a procurement official to receive your submittal.
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