Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin is a Contracting Officer. Pipeline is associated with 35 contracts. Activity spans Professional and Management Development Training, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and Charter Bus Industry.
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The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting applications for pipeline safety research projects under Research Announcement 12 (693JK326RA001). These projects will be funded through Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) on a fixed-price basis. The research focuses on five priority areas: Anomaly and Threat Detection, Liquid Leak Detection, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Repair and Rehabilitation, and Threat Prevention. A primary goal is to transition technologies from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to TRL 6 or 7 through operational testing and validated performance results.
Applicants must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and PHMSA's R&D Management Information System (MIS). Proposals are limited to 20 pages and are evaluated by a Merit Review Panel based on criteria including technical approach, team expertise, cost appropriateness, and technology transfer plans. A mandatory cost-share is required, with a minimum of 50 percent for technology development and 20 percent for knowledge development. Additionally, all awarded projects must establish a Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) including at least two academic representatives to review final reports.
Full proposal packages must include Appendices A and B, along with six specific attachments, including a budget summary and a technical milestone schedule. All documents must be submitted in PDF format, except for the milestone schedule, which requires an editable Excel file. The deadline for electronic submission via the MIS portal is 5:00 p.m. EST on November 2, 2026. Payments are tied to the completion of project items as verified by a Technical Manager and Agreement Administrator.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, is soliciting research proposals under Broad Agency Announcement PHMSA-26HM-BAA. The initiative seeks innovative scientific, technical, engineering, and policy solutions to enhance safety and prevent incidents during the transportation of hazardous materials across all modes. Research is focused on five core topic areas: Efficient Safety Standards, Safe Energy Storage Technologies, Innovative Packaging, Risk Reduction for Emergency Response, and Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety.
The selection process consists of two phases, beginning with a white paper submission due by November 18, 2026, followed by invited full proposals. Awards will be issued as Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Reimbursement procurement contracts with a ceiling of $2,000,000 per independent submission and a total performance period of up to 36 months. Phase I evaluations are weighted based on technical merit and feasibility (35%), relevance to program mission (35%), experience and qualifications (20%), and submission quality (10%).
Successful contractors must provide various deliverables, including progress reports, a data management plan, and a plain-language project one-pager. All final reports must be 508-compliant for public access. Offerors are required to provide specific identifiers, including UEI, CAGE, TIN, and NAICS codes, and must represent that they own or have licensing rights to any intellectual property used in the project. Foreign entities are eligible to participate as subcontractors but are prohibited from serving as prime offerors.
Department Of Transportation79033,
DC,
USA$2Mest.
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Research and Development Core Research Program is soliciting proposals under announcement 693JK326RA002 for Technology Transfer and Commercialization Advancement. This competitive solicitation targets mature pipeline safety innovations at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 7 through 9, aiming to bridge the implementation gap by moving prototypes to full-scale commercial deployment within a 12-month period. The program focuses on resolving technical, regulatory, and market hurdles to ensure technologies are ready for immediate adoption by pipeline operators. Proposals must include a mandatory Transition-to-Practice plan and a partnership with a pipeline operator or service provider.
Awards are structured as fixed-price quarterly milestone payments, with a mandatory minimum 50 percent non-Federal cost share. PHMSA will not fund equipment purchases, construction costs, or profit for any party, and subcontractor costs are capped at 50 percent of the Federal contribution. Evaluation is conducted by an independent Merit Review Panel based on six equally weighted criteria, including technical maturity, commercialization outcomes, market readiness, and projected return on investment. Recipients must comply with USDOT Title VI nondiscrimination assurances and utilize the DOT Delphi eInvoicing System for payments. Proposals are due by November 16, 2026, and must be submitted via the PHMSA MIS portal.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA
NAICS
541330
Engineering Services
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The FY 2026 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST) is authorized under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 and administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation. This grant opportunity is exclusively available to national nonprofit fire service organizations tasked with training instructors to deliver hazardous materials response training to individuals legally responsible for responding to HAZMAT incidents. Funding may also be applied, as deemed appropriate, to directly train responders themselves, ensuring a qualified and prepared workforce capable of handling hazardous material accidents and emergencies. The solicitation, identified by number 693JK326NF0011, was posted on May 18, 2026, with a firm application deadline of June 19, 2026. All award recipients must align their training programs with federal guidelines and prioritize building capacity for effective, nationwide HAZMAT response. The point of contact for inquiries is Tremayne Terry, reachable via email or phone through the administering agency.
The FY 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG) is a competitive federal funding opportunity administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation to support nonprofit organizations in enhancing community preparedness and response to hazardous materials incidents, with a specific focus on Class 3 flammable liquids transported by rail. Eligible applicants must have missions aligned with training state and local enforcement personnel on HAZMAT transportation safety regulations, and the anticipated outcomes include improved accident readiness across the nation through nationwide training programs. The total program funding is $1 million, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $500,000, and awards are expected to be made no later than September 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 19, 2026, and require the submission of standardized forms including SF-424 and SF-424A, project and budget narratives, an indirect cost agreement or de minimis rate statement, and optional letters of support.
All recipients must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and comply with federal administrative requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and nondiscrimination standards under 49 CFR Part 21. Financial and performance reporting obligations include annual and final reports submitted via the DOT Delphi eInvoicing System and the SF-425, along with progress reporting and annual compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Additional obligations include reporting first-tier sub-awards exceeding $25,000 through fsrs.gov, ensuring compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act for domestic content, and granting PHMSA a royalty-free license to any deliverables created under the award. Key personnel must be identified and approved prior to award, and recipients are prohibited from enforcing confidentiality policies that prevent reporting of fraud, waste, or abuse. Performance is not tied to physical delivery locations but is conducted nationwide, with grantees required to report specific training sites. No subrecipients are anticipated, and there are no FOB or packaging requirements due to the grant’s nature as a funding instrument rather than a procurement contract. Evaluation is based on the merit of the application, the applicant’s responsibility and past performance as verified through SAM, and an overall risk assessment by PHMSA, with awards made on a trade-off basis rather than
The FY 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG) issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration under the Department of Transportation aims to support nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing community preparedness and response to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) accidents. This grant targets activities such as training state and local enforcement personnel responsible for ensuring safe HAZMAT transportation, emphasizing improving accident readiness across affected communities. The funding seeks to bolster capabilities that can provide widespread benefits, potentially impacting all constituents served by the nonprofit recipients nationwide.
The solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026. While no specific subrecipients are identified, the grant is anticipated to produce tangible improvements in community safety regarding HAZMAT incidents. Interested parties may contact the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for further details or submit responses through the provided grants.gov link. The initiative underscores a commitment to public safety by enhancing enforcement training and community readiness for hazardous materials emergencies.
The FY 2026 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST) program, authorized under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994, is designed to support national nonprofit fire service organizations in delivering hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response training. These grants focus on training instructors who will provide HAZMAT response education to individuals with legal responsibilities for managing HAZMAT accidents and incidents. Additionally, funds may be allocated to train other personnel responsible for hazardous material incident response, as deemed appropriate.
Administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation, this federal solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026. The grant aims to enhance public sector readiness and safety in handling hazardous material emergencies by equipping responders with the necessary skills and knowledge through structured training programs. Interested parties can contact the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for more information or to apply.
The FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant, solicited under number 693JK326NF0010 by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation, aims to enhance the preparedness of volunteer and remote emergency responders in handling hazardous materials incidents, particularly those involving the rail transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids in alignment with NFPA standards. This competitive grant program is open to non-profit organizations capable of delivering established training curricula and is designed to address critical gaps in HAZMAT response capacity across the nation. Applications must include a comprehensive project narrative detailing training plans, a detailed needs assessment using national data to target underserved areas, a budget narrative, an indirect cost agreement, and letters of support, all submitted electronically via grants.gov by the June 19, 2026 deadline. The total program funding is estimated at $1,000,000, with individual awards expected to range between $100,000 and $500,000, and performance periods lasting between 12 and 24 months, with awards no later than September 30, 2026. Evaluation prioritizes technical merit and programmatic effectiveness over cost, with selection based on the applicant’s ability to develop and deliver compliant training, reach target populations, and produce accessible electronic training materials. Grantees must demonstrate expertise in HAZMAT transport response, ensure all training adheres to NFPA guidelines, and maintain full compliance with federal civil rights mandates including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and 49 CFR Part 21, prohibiting discrimination in program delivery. Additionally, all recipients must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and comply with federal reporting obligations for sub-awards and executive compensation. Special requirements include adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, prohibition on using funds for lobbying or litigation, a mandatory flow-down of nondiscrimination clauses to subrecipients, a government license to all federally developed intellectual property, and strict compliance with anti-trafficking and whistleblower protections. Payments are processed via EFT based on SAM.gov information, and final reports are due 120 days after the conclusion of the performance period.
The FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant is a federal solicitation from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration under the Department of Transportation. This grant is designed to support hazardous materials response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders, focusing on response activities such as the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail. The program emphasizes adherence to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards to ensure safe and effective emergency response.
The grant is competitively awarded to non-profit organizations that have the capability to deliver a well-established curriculum to emergency responders. Applications must be submitted by June 19, 2026. The grant provides an opportunity for eligible organizations to enhance hazmat response skills in communities that may not have ready access to specialized training resources. Interested parties can contact the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for further information or apply through the grants.gov website.
The Office of Pipeline Safety at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is soliciting proposals for research and development projects related to pipeline safety through Research Announcement 11 (solicitation number 693JK325RA0001). Funded projects will be awarded as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). Proposals must address focus areas specified by PHMSA and will undergo comprehensive administrative and technical evaluation based solely on submitted materials. The agency reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the submitted proposals and will not reimburse costs associated with proposal preparation. Submitted proposals are treated as sensitive and will only be used for evaluation and award decisions.
All applicants must be registered with the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM) and must register to access PHMSA's Pipeline Safety R&D Management Information System (MIS) to submit proposals. Only electronic submissions via the MIS will be accepted, and the deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, November 3, 2025. No late proposals will be considered. Any questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by October 14, 2025, with responses posted publicly on SAM.gov by October 18, 2025. By submitting a proposal, organizations accept all terms and conditions of the announcement. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Stephen Jones, with Tremayne Terry as the secondary contact. The solicitation specifies no set-aside and is open to all qualifying entities under NAICS code 54171.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA$243K–$362Kest.
