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DTPH56-07-Q-000029Federal

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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) plans to award a sole source contract to Technical Toolboxes, Ltd. for the annual lease, technical support, and maintenance of the Pipeline Toolbox Software. This integrated software, specifically designed for pipeline engineers and inspectors, supports both gas and liquid pipeline operations and complies with standards from the American Petroleum Institute and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The software is essential for DOT and State Pipeline Inspectors, who use it to perform mandatory certification-related inspections and solve day-to-day engineering challenges related to pipeline design and maintenance. The contract, valued at no more than $50,000, will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This notice invites other potential vendors to demonstrate their technical capabilities, pricing, and ability to meet the DOT’s requirements if they believe competition could benefit the government. Responses must be submitted by the stated deadline, with detailed information sent to the PHMSA Office of Contracts and Procurement. However, this synopsis is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded solely based on responses to this notice. If no suitable alternative sources respond within ten days of the notice's publication, PHMSA may proceed with contracting Technical Toolboxes, Ltd. without further competition. Contact information for the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer is provided for interested parties seeking additional information.

General Info

PHMSA plans sole source contract with Technical Toolboxes for pipeline software lease and support.

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Department Of Transportation

NAICS

511210 - Software Publishers

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PostedJul 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Transportation

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Karina H MunozContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Nauman A AnsariContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 6, Subparts 6.301 and 6.302, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) intends to contract with Technical Toolboxes, Ltd. on a sole source basis. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13, and it is for the annual lease of Pipeline Toolbox Software, technical support and maintenance of unlimited copies for all DOT authorized users. The value of these services will not exceed $50,000. Pipeline Toolbox Software is an integrated software package designed for engineers who work with both gas and liquid/product pipelines, and contains all the program modules present in both the software?s liquid and gas versions. It has been designed specifically for pipeline professionals and is based on American Petroleum Institute and American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards. The software is used by DOT Pipeline Inspectors and State Inspectors to solve day-to-day pipeline design, analysis, maintenance and related engineering problems. Pipeline and State inspectors have been trained to use Pipeline Toolbox Software as part of their pipeline certification program, which is required to conduct inspections. The software is proprietary and is protected by copyright laws. Any response to this notice must demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet DOT?s needs. Detailed capabilities must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 to the PMHSA Office of Contracts and Procurement, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, East Building, 2nd Floor, Room E22-229, Washington, DC 20590 or via e-mail at karina.munoz@dot.gov ATTN: Karina Munoz. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 10 days from the publication of this synopsis, a contract may be issued to Technical Tollboxes, Ltd. without further notice.