RFI-Critical Mineral Investigation of Texas Cores

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued solicitation DOIMFBO260003 for a critical mineral investigation of Texas cores collected in offshore waters. This research and development initiative involves conducting scientific data analysis to identify and evaluate critical mineral resources within the provided samples. The project is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC B529 for Special Studies/Analysis - Scientific Data.

The solicitation was published on April 1, 2026, and responses are due by April 15, 2026. Bradford Kelly serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. The formal request includes two attachments: a Request for Information PDF and the primary solicitation document, both of which were released on April 1, 2026. This notice is part of a direct effort to advance scientific understanding of mineral deposits located in offshore Texas regions.