A -- Compressed Gas Pamplets

The Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) plans to issue a sole source purchase order to the Compressed Gas Association Inc. for technical documents needed by the Office of Hazardous Materials Enforcement. This procurement is justified under the legal provision that only one responsible source exists to fulfill the agency’s requirements, as CGA is uniquely authorized to distribute these specific technical documents. The organization is also the only entity referenced in federal regulations to provide technical guidance on testing, recertifying, manufacturing, and rebuilding DOT cylinders, ensuring compliance and safety in hazardous materials handling. The contract, titled "A -- Compressed Gas Pamphlets" and identified by solicitation number 957-06-6019, was posted in May 2006. The Department of Transportation’s contracting officer overseeing the transaction is Warren D. Osterberg, based in Washington, DC. This sole source arrangement underscores the essential role of CGA in supporting regulatory enforcement activities related to compressed gases, emphasizing their exclusive authority in this specialized technical field.