--Cooperative Partnership Notice and Opportunity

The USGS Central Energy Resources Science Center addresses national and global energy geosciences issues and conducts interdisciplinary research on energy systems. The Center provides earth-science information and interpretations essential to building a framework for the identification and assessment of economically stable and environmentally sound resources of petroleum, natural gas, and coal. In support of this objective, USGS is entering into a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) with Schlumberger Technology Corporation to exchange information and support the development and maintenance of petroleum systems models which provide more quantitative information on the complex elements and processes characterizing petroleum systems than conventional geologic studies. This is not a procurement. The legal authority for this cooperative research effort is the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, codified in Title 15 United States Code, Section 3710a, et seq. Under a CRADA, the partner contributes funds, equipment, or in-kind services to the joint research effort leveraging their efforts with those of the federal agency for a mission related objective. For information on the science area contact Christopher Potter, Director, Central Energy Resources Science Center, (303) 236-1735, [email protected], or visit the Program website at http://energy.usgs.gov/GeneralInfo/ScienceCenters/Central.aspx For information on CRADAs, contact Sharon Borland, Chief, Office of Policy and Analysis, (703) 648-6723, [email protected].