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Field Trial Operations & Well-Site Services

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 02:30:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Field Trial Operations and Well-Site Services supports ARPA-E subsurface resource extraction projects under the Department of Energy. The selected provider will be responsible for the physical execution of field trials, specifically focusing on stimulation and fracturing operations, water injection and recovery management, and comprehensive well-scale testing. To successfully perform these duties, the contractor must provide necessary well-intervention equipment and fracturing pumps while securing all required site-specific permits. The primary objective of the engagement is the delivery of completed field trial execution and the provision of detailed operational performance data. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is November 20, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 213111.

General Info

Subcontract for ARPA-E field trial operations, well-site services, and data delivery by November 2026.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E

NAICS

213111 - Drilling Oil and Gas Wells

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DE-FOA-0003631.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E

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Performs physical execution of field trials for prime contractors on ARPA-E subsurface resource extraction projects. Executes stimulation and fracturing operations, manages water injection and recovery, and performs well-scale testing. Requires well-intervention equipment, fracturing pumps, and site-specific permits. Delivers completed field trial execution and operational performance data.

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