Opportunity
SAM #DOIDSAM27E001
Sole-source research study on weathering effects on emulsion-breaker performance
Buyer
BSEE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
Posted
November 10, 2026
Respond By
November 25, 2026
Identifier
DOIDSAM27E001
NAICS
541715, 541620
The Department of the Interior’s Marine Minerals Administration (formally BSEE) intends to sole-source research on weathering’s effects on emulsion-breaker performance. - Opportunity: A planned sole-source contract with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for an initial evaluation of emulsion-breaker performance. - Research focus: Work with the MMA Response Research Branch to create a controlled experimental framework and gather preliminary data on how photochemical weathering of oil affects chemical treatment efficiency. - Competition and submissions: This is not a request for competitive quotes. Capability statements or proposals are due November 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. - Items and schedule: No products, quantities, part numbers, or period of performance are specified.
Description
See attached notice Intent to Sole Source.