F--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to ASRC Consulting and Environmental Services (ACES) for services related to the Alaska Gas Hydrate Research and Development (R&D) Project. This action fulfills congressional direction to plan a follow-on test at the existing site. The NAICS code is 213112 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations) with a $47.0 million small business size standard.
Scope of Work
This procurement supports the Alaska Gas Hydrate Project, specifically a follow-on test mandated by the Joint Explanatory Statement for Division B – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. The test aims to improve commercial production rates and extend reservoir evaluation at the "current site" located at the Kuparak 7-11-12 pad of the Prudhoe Bay Operating Unit, North Slope of Alaska. ACES provides exclusive access to this site, which includes four existing wells and surface facilities. ACES is the assigned designee for operations at this site and possesses unique expertise and experience from prior testing efforts, covering scientific, engineering, project management, and regulatory compliance for methane hydrate production.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Recipient: ASRC Consulting and Environmental Services (ACES)
- NAICS: 213112 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations)
- Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 3:30 PM ET
- Published: June 15, 2026
Set-Aside
This is an intended sole source procurement; no set-aside is applicable.
Response & Determination
This announcement is for notification purposes only and is not a request for quote/proposal. Any responsible party believing they can meet NETL's requirement must provide written evidence of their capability to the Contract Specialist by the stated deadline. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.
Additional Notes
Telephone responses and requests will not be acknowledged. Information received will be considered solely for determining the feasibility of a competitive procurement.