Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
The Mission of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is to manage development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way. BOEM’s work within the OCS includes resource assessments; providing appropriate access to energy, mineral, and geologic resources; environmental, cultural, economic, and fiscal reviews; and scientific research. It also includes strategic resource planning, leasing, geological and geophysical permitting, the sharing of authoritative geospatial data, plan reviews, and lease management throughout the lifecycle of OCS energy, mineral, and carbon dioxide sequestration projects. BOEM directly supports energy and critical mineral security, environmental and cultural resources protection, and economic development through responsible management of offshore resources, all informed by the best available science, Indigenous Knowledge, and local knowledge. TekSynap provides an array of data and information management services including project management, technical consulting, application development, data analysis, business analysis, database development and records management. Prioritizing a deep understanding of BOEM’s challenges and objectives, we consistently propose enhancements to the existing environment, share responsibilities for joint initiatives, and bring value from the services we provide. Our success at BOEM is attributed to our ability to align innovation with the agency’s goals while fostering efficiency and progress.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is dedicated to promoting safety, protecting the environment, and conserving resources offshore through rigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. Since its establishment in 2011, BSEE has led efforts to enhance safety and environmental safeguards in the offshore energy industry on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). TekSynap provides data and information management support services to the BSEE Gulf of Mexico Region’s program offices and the BSEE Pacific Regions’ program offices. TekSynap delivers expertise to support data collection, analysis, imaging, and retrieval/delivery services. We also offer project management, technical consulting, and outreach services. This encompasses data entry, data loading, document processing, document indexing, document scanning, data validation, data quality assurance, data archiving, and project oversight. TekSynap’s project management support services ensure effective oversight and coordination, technical management support services to provide expert guidance and solutions, data quality assurance and support to maintain data integrity, and documentation scanning support to manage document processing, indexing, and scanning. These efforts align with BSEE’s strategic goals of safety, environmental protection, operational reliability, and sustainable resource management.
Technical Information Management System (TIMS) Task Orders
TekSynap also has multiple Information Technology (IT) task orders with BSEE. We provide Technical Information Management System (TIMS) Application Infrastructure and Cross-Functional Services. TIMS is a critical information system that automates many of the business and regulatory functions supporting the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). Our work supports BSEE’s strategic goals by ensuring effective coordination and management of TIMS application development and maintenance efforts. Key activities include risk and quality management, advancing DevSecOps practices, program-wide release management, communication, and visibility into all activities. We facilitate collaboration with other contractors and agencies, support the migration to a new cloud service provider, and adopt a zero-trust architecture. Additionally, we provide Tier 2 & 3 support for the TIMS user community, aligning with BSEE’s goals of operational reliability and safety.
Our IT Support Services for the TIMS aligns with BSEE’s strategic goals of reliability and protection by maintaining and sustaining TIMS applications. TekSynap provides comprehensive IT support, including application design, development, enhancements, bug fixes, maintenance, and user support. We support Oracle Forms and Reports, Oracle APEX, Vaadin applications, GIS, ESRI COTS applications, EDMS, and associated databases. These services ensure the operational reliability and effective execution of TIMS, contributing to BSEE’s mission of safety and environmental protection.
In support of BSEE’s strategic goal of protection, TekSynap conducts a comprehensive assessment, evaluation, selection, planning, and implementation of a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution utilizing Azure Active Directory for TIMS. This enhances security and compliance with federal regulations, providing an additional layer of authentication for TIMS applications. The project includes evaluating potential MFA solutions, developing an implementation plan, integrating the solution into the TIMS environment, and ensuring smooth transition to operation and maintenance. This strengthens the security measures and aligns with BSEE’s goal of minimizing risks to safety and the environment.