B -- Cooperative Research for Hazardous Materials Transportation: Defining the Need, Converging on Solutions

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) intends to negotiate a contract exclusively with the National Academy of Sciences to coordinate and conduct a research project focused on hazardous materials transportation. This effort, authorized under Section 7131 of the SAFETEA-LU legislation, specifically targets research initiatives outlined in the Transportation Research Board Special Report 283. The contract aims to define critical needs and develop solutions for the safe transportation of hazardous materials. While interested parties may express their interest or capability to respond, this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and the decision not to compete the contract lies solely with the Government. Any information submitted will be used only to determine the need for competitive procurement. The contract, titled "Cooperative Research for Hazardous Materials Transportation: Defining the Need, Converging on Solutions," carries the solicitation number DTPH56-06-R-00006 and was announced on May 26, 2006. It falls under the NAICS code 541620 and is managed by the Department of Transportation office located in Washington, DC. Key contacts for inquiries about this contract include Blenda J. Perez and Contracting Officer Warren D. Osterberg. The contract focuses on research coordination and development activities essential to improving hazardous materials transport safety and regulatory approaches.