Intent to issue a sole source contract

The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE/NETL) intends to award a sole source contract to Maurer Technology, Inc. for the development of a hollow sphere dual-gradient drilling (DGD) system. Maurer has formed a consortium including oil field operators, service companies, drilling contractors, and national oil companies to support research efforts related to this innovative drilling technology. The contract aims to generate valuable data on the hollow sphere DGD system, creating a comparative database that will enhance DOE's ability to plan and evaluate future research and activities in offshore drilling. DOE has determined that Maurer Technology is uniquely qualified to execute this work and is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements, justifying the sole source contract under Federal Acquisition Regulations. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals. The project represents a strategic step in advancing drilling technology through collaboration with industry experts and leveraging new techniques to improve conventional offshore drilling.