T--G&G Data Sole Source Redacted
ID: DOIMFBO250005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENTACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISIONSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- REPRODUCTION (T012)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9f3b893b79fe4fb0afe658be029a04c6/view
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    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, part of the Department of the Interior, is initiating a sole-source procurement for proprietary geological and geophysical (G&G) data essential for oil and gas exploration and production. This data is exclusively available to specific permit holders and cannot be competitively procured due to its unique nature, with TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company identified as the sole vendor capable of providing it. The estimated cost for this procurement is between $15,000 and $16,000, with a performance period of 30 days following order receipt. Interested parties can reach out to William Rilee at William.Rilee@bsee.gov or by phone at 703-787-1757 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rilee, William
    (703) 787-1757
    William.Rilee@bsee.gov
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    A16_-_Sole_Source_Justification_Redacted_1.pdf
    The document outlines a noncompetitive procurement process initiated by the Department of the Interior, specifically under the OCS Lands Act, to acquire proprietary geological and geophysical (G&G) data necessary for oil and gas exploration and production. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) requires access to this data, which is exclusive to specific permit holders and cannot be competed for due to its unique nature tied to particular permits. The estimated cost for this procurement is between $15,000 and $16,000, with a performance period of 30 days following order receipt. TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company is identified as the sole vendor with access to the required data, invoking Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that authorize sole-source contracts when only one responsible source is available. The justification for this procurement process has been certified as accurate and complete. This reflects the government’s procedural adherence while ensuring access to necessary proprietary data for energy development.
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