Operation and Maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI)
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or institutions to enter into a cooperative agreement with BSEE for five years beginning October 1, 201 3. This project will be a collaborative venture with the Recipient, including substantial
involvement of the BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period.
BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response.
OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts.
The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate.
Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period.
BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response.
OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts.
The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate.
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Safety and Environmental Enforcement Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Ac
Department of the Interior
Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Office: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Location of Program Announcement and Application Portal
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/downloadApplicationPackage.faces?id=179313
Contact:
Dominique BruceProcurement AnalystPhone 7037871342
Agency Email Description:
Point-of-Contact for questions about this program announcement
Agency Email:
dominique.bruce@bsee.gov
Date Posted:
2013-05-29
Application Due Date:
2013-07-29
Archive Date:
2013-08-28
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