The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is offering this grant to establish and operate the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through a five-year cooperative agreement, with up to $5 million available. This grant is for the purpose of advancing offshore drilling safety and environmental protection. The selected institution will manage OESI, a collaborative initiative involving government, academia, and scientific experts. OESI will facilitate crucial research and development, provide training for federal workers on Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implement operational improvements in areas such as blowout containment and oil spill response. The recipient will also provide input on yearly objectives and serve as a focal point for collaboration.
Opportunity ID: 235604
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | E13AS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operation and Maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.441 — Safety and Environmental Enforcement Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement |
| Description: | The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or institutions to enter into a cooperative agreement with BSEE for five years beginning October 1, 2013. This project will be a collaborative venture with the Recipient, including substantial involvement of the BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period. BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response. OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts. The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Location of Program Announcement and Application Portal |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce
Procurement Analyst Phone 7037871342 Email:dominique.bruce@bsee.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification provides the correct web address for the application package and the application portal. | Jun 11, 2013 | |
| This modification provides an updated web location for the Program Announcement and application portal. | Jun 11, 2013 | |
| Location of Program Announcement and Application | Jun 11, 2013 | |
| Location of Program Announcement and Application | May 29, 2013 | |
| May 29, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | E13AS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operation and Maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.441 — Safety and Environmental Enforcement Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement |
| Description: | The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or institutions to enter into a cooperative agreement with BSEE for five years beginning October 1, 2013. This project will be a collaborative venture with the Recipient, including substantial involvement of the BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period. BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response. OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts. The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Location of Program Announcement and Application Portal |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce
Procurement Analyst Phone 7037871342 Email:dominique.bruce@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | E13AS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operation and Maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.441 — Safety and Environmental Enforcement Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement |
| Description: | The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or institutions to enter into a cooperative agreement with BSEE for five years beginning October 1, 2013. This project will be a collaborative venture with the Recipient, including substantial involvement of the BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period. BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response. OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts. The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Location of Program Announcement and Application Portal |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce
Procurement Analyst Phone 7037871342 Email:dominique.bruce@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | E13AS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operation and Maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.441 — Safety and Environmental Enforcement Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement |
| Description: | The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or institutions to enter into a cooperative agreement with BSEE for five years beginning October 1, 2013. This project will be a collaborative venture with the Recipient, including substantial involvement of the BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period. BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response. OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts. The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Location of Program Announcement and Application Portal |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce
Procurement Analyst Phone 7037871342 Email:dominique.bruce@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | E13AS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operation and Maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.441 — Safety and Environmental Enforcement Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement |
| Description: | The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or institutions to enter into a cooperative agreement with BSEE for five years beginning October 1, 2013. This project will be a collaborative venture with the Recipient, including substantial involvement of the BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period. BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response. OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts. The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Location of Program Announcement and Application Portal |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce
Procurement Analyst Phone 7037871342 Email:dominique.bruce@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | E13AS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operation and Maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.441 — Safety and Environmental Enforcement Research and Data Collection for Offshore Energy and Mineral Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement |
| Description: | The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations or institutions to enter into a cooperative agreement with BSEE for five years beginning October 1, 2013. This project will be a collaborative venture with the Recipient, including substantial involvement of the BSEE and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Funds of up to $5 million will be made available for the operation of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) through this cooperative agreement during this 5-year period. BSEE will accept proposals for the establishment of an institute that will facilitate research and development, training of federal workers on identification and verification of Best Available and Safest Technology (BAST), and implementation of operational improvements in the areas of offshore drilling safety and environmental protection, blowout containment and oil spill response. OESI will be a collaborative initiative involving government, academia and scientific experts. The recipient institution(s) receiving the award will be responsible for managing OESI, providing input on yearly objectives, conducting certain work to further the attainment of those objectives, and being a focal point for collaboration on issues within the OESI mandate. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Location of Program Announcement and Application Portal |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce
Procurement Analyst Phone 7037871342 Email:dominique.bruce@bsee.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 235604 Full Announcement-1 -> e13as00001 oesi nofa – fy2013 clean final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dominique Bruce Procurement Analyst Phone 7037871342 Email: dominique.bruce@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.441 | PKG00179313 | May 29, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235604 SF424-2.0.pdf
235604 SF424A-1.0.pdf
235604 Project-1.1.pdf
235604 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
235604 Budget-1.1.pdf
235604 SF424B-1.1.pdf