Opportunity
SAM #DOIEFBO260009
Study on Permanent Hydraulic Isolating Barriers for Offshore Well Integrity
Buyer
BSEE Acquisition Management Division
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
DOIEFBO260009
NAICS
541715, 213112
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), is seeking industry expertise for a comprehensive study on permanent hydraulic isolating barriers in offshore oil and gas wells. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior (DOI) - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) - Scope of Work: - Contractor to conduct a literature review on permanent barriers - Survey technology providers and OEMs for current solutions - Develop minimum specifications and guidelines for barrier systems - Create a database and scorecard for evaluating barrier effectiveness - Deliverables include reports, presentations, and a draft journal article - Technical Requirements: - Emphasis on scientific integrity and accessibility compliance - Data sharing and peer review support required - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are named - The contract is for a study and does not involve procurement of physical products
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.