In plain English
PHMSA is seeking innovative research proposals to improve the safety of transporting hazardous materials by road, rail, air, water, and pipeline. Topics include safety standards, energy storage and batteries, packaging, emergency response, and rail tank cars. Awards may be firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts worth up to $2 million, lasting up to 36 months, using a white-paper review followed by invited full proposals.
About this bid
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS), is soliciting white papers and full proposals under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) PHMSA-26HM-BAA pursuant to FAR 35.016. The objective of this announcement is to award competitive research contracts that advance scientific, technical, engineering, and policy solutions to prevent incidents and enhance safety during the transportation of hazardous materials across all modes. Offerors are invited to submit innovative research proposals addressing one or more of the following core topic areas: 26HM-ESS (Efficient Safety Standards): Research…
Details
- Solicitation number
- PHMSA-26HM-BAA
- Agency
- TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Classification (PSC)
- AJ12
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia
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