# RFI: Definition of Permanent Barriers

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/doiefbo260009

- Solicitation number: DOIEFBO260009
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
- Contracting office: Acquisition Management Division (140E01)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- First posted: June 25, 2026
- Last posted: June 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d34e1166b2b04abab96ce164d9aa9223/view

## Description

Permanent barriers are critical elements of offshore well integrity systems. They prevent undesired fluid movement within the annulus and wellbore and provide long term protection of life, the environment, and mineral resources. The Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Acquisition and Property Management, on behalf of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), is issuing this RFI to:

1. Collect industry feedback on the Draft Statement of Work for the Definition of Permanent Barriers.

2. Identify interested entities with the expertise required to perform this study. This RFI is for market research only and is not a solicitation for proposals. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Please see the attached for additional information and full details regarding this posting.

## Publications

- June 25, 2026: Sources sought, due July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice d34e1166b2b04abab96ce164d9aa9223. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d34e1166b2b04abab96ce164d9aa9223/view

## Points of contact

- Rilee, William, william_rilee@ios.doi.gov, 7037871757

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