724281_Aera_OG

The project involves the rework of an existing oil production well, API #0403053882, designated as 3547-35, located in the South Belridge Oil Field in Kern County, California. The work is authorized under a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption, specifically Classes 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8, which collectively allow for minor alterations to an existing well pad, replacement or reconstruction of well casing and downhole equipment, and protection of natural resources without triggering environmental review requirements. The project does not involve expansion of surface use, new drilling, or increased production capacity and is confined to existing infrastructure. The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), acts as the lead agency responsible for approving the exemption and overseeing regulatory compliance, with no federal procurement or acquisition elements involved. The contract type is not formally defined, and no pricing, payment terms, invoicing methods, contract clauses, or federal acquisition regulation provisions are present. Aera Energy LLC is the project applicant and operator, while CalGEM maintains oversight through its central office in Bakersfield, with contact information provided for administrative inquiries. No formal solicitation, evaluation criteria, delivery schedules, or contract administration details such as contracting officer representatives or accounting codes are documented, and no attachments, representations, certifications, or special requirements beyond CEQA compliance are referenced. The work is expected to occur at the well site located at Section 35, Twn. 28S, Rng. 21E, Base MD, with geographic coordinates recorded, and all activities are subject to state environmental regulations without federal procurement structure or financial disclosures.