B--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement to the University of Tulsa.

The Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service is planning to award a fixed price sole source contract to the University of Tulsa for $90,000 to support the continued participation in the Joint Industry Project focused on multiphase fluid flow in pipes, which is critical to oil and gas production and transportation. This non-competitive procurement is being conducted under the justification that only the University of Tulsa can provide the necessary expertise and resources for the Tulsa University Fluid Flow Projects (TUFFP). The agreement will cover a period of two years and aims to carry out applied research specific to challenges encountered in the energy sector. This notice is issued solely for informational purposes and is not a solicitation for competitive bids. The Government will consider any comments or information submitted within 15 days of the notice but retains full discretion on whether to proceed without competition. Questions related to the contract must be submitted in writing via fax or email to the designated contact at the Minerals Management Service; telephonic inquiries will not be entertained. The contract supports the agency’s acquisition management efforts and emphasizes the specialized nature of the research collaboration with the University of Tulsa.