D--Pressure Transient Analysis Software
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source Purchase Order to KAPPA North America, Inc. for Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) Software. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties may submit information to the Government by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
The required PTA software must possess comprehensive capabilities for analyzing pressure transient data. Key functionalities include:
- Data Input and Processing: Ability to load Excel and ASCII files, accept PVT datasets, perform QAQC on pressure gauge data, and run shut-in extrapolations and deconvolution.
- Diagnostic Analysis: Support for various plotting methods such as log analysis, semi-log, Horner, square root, and tandem plots.
- Analytical Modeling: Scalability to different boundaries (wellbore, well, reservoir) and modification of fault boundaries.
- Numerical Models: Both 2D and 3D modeling capabilities.
- Post Model Manipulation: Features for adjusting parameters to improve fits and running models with multiple parameters.
- Pressure Test Types: Capability to run standard transient, downhole, multi-rate gas, and multi-layer tests.
- Interoperability: Provision of results and compatibility with future applications for rate transient analysis, formation tests, fluid modeling, and numerical modeling.
Contract & Timeline
- Anticipated Award Type: Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods, totaling 60 months.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- Information Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026, by 9:00 a.m. ET
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. The Government reserves the discretion not to compete this action. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the stated requirements may submit their capabilities and information to the designated Point of Contact by the deadline.
Point of Contact
- Name: Ms. Michelle Potter
- Email: michelle_potter@ios.doi.gov
- Phone: 703-787-1007