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Analysis of Ruptured Aluminum Cylinder and Valve - Notice Of Intent To Sole Source

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PH957-19-0001Federal

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The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) plans to issue a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to WHA International, Inc. in Las Cruces, New Mexico for a forensic and metallurgical evaluation of a mixed flammable gas cylinder that exploded at a metalworking shop. This sole source award is justified under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s provision for unusual and compelling urgency (FAR 6.302-2). The urgency stems from the critical need to complete the tests quickly due to safety and security concerns affecting over 6,500 similar cylinders. The outcome of the evaluation is key to determining whether the explosion was caused by pre-existing defects or faulty valve components, which will directly influence PHMSA’s accident investigation and subsequent safety advisories. WHA International, Inc. was selected because of their proven experience and ability to deliver timely forensic and metallurgical analyses, which is essential given the potential risk to public safety. The testing falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and is set aside as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. The government will issue the award approximately fifteen days after the notice date unless another organization demonstrates the capacity to meet the requirement. The contract will be performed in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Stephen Jones is the primary point of contact for this procurement.

General Info

PHMSA awards sole source contract to WHA International for urgent forensic testing of exploded gas cylinder.

Agency

Department Of Transportation

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

5605 Dona Ana Road, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88007, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

JOFOC.pdf

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PostedOct 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Transportation

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Contacts

Stephen Jones

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Acquisition Services Division hereby issue this notice of intent to sole source. PHMSA intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to WHA International,Inc. located at 5605 Dona Ana Road, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007 to conduct a forensic and meallurgical evaluation of a mixed flammable gas cylinder wich exploded at a metal working shop. PHMSA is authorized to purchase the services of WHA International, Inc., from a single source as this request falls under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency. It is critical that these tests are to be completed as soon as possible, for safety and security measures, which directly impact over 6,500 cylinders. If the testing results demonstrate that this particular cylinder failed as a result of preexinsting defects or defective valve components, it will significantly impact PHMSA's accident investigation and potential safety advisories. PHMSA's need for forensic and metallurgical analyses of the ruptured flammable gas cylinder is of unusual and compelling urgency. The task will require the application of sound knowledge of engineering principles and related experience. The Federal Government would be seriously injured unless it is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Furthermore, WHA International Inc. has a proven track record with PHMSA in delivering these services in a timely manner. The NAICS code is 541380 (TESTING LABORATORIES). This is not a request for competitive quotes. It is anticipated that an award will be issued to WHA International, Inc., with approximately fifeteen (15) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that any onter organization has the capacity to meet this requirement.