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

The Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service intends to make a fixed price sole source award to the University of Tulsa in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). This non-competitive action is being issued by MMS for continued participation in the Joint Industry Project (JIP), Tulsa University Fluid Flow Projects (TUFFP). The cost of this effort is $90,000 for two years. This JIP was formed to conduct applied research on multiphase flow in pipes as encountered during the production and transportation of oil and gas. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all information received within fifteen (15) days of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. POC: Department of the Interior; Attention: Sharon Teger, 381 Elden Street - MS 2101, Herndon, VA 20170. Questions must be faxed to the attention of Sharon Teger at (703) 787-1041 or emailed to [email protected]. TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED.