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Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Research Initiative – FY2026 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)

Solicitation numberPHMSA-26HM-BAA

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION · 693JK3 ACQUISITION SERVICES DIV.

No Set aside usedNAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)PSC AJ12 · General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
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Response deadlineNov 18, 2026, 4:59 PM UTC
Deadline status76 days remaining
PostedAug 24, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceWashington, DC, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

The DOT's PHMSA is soliciting research proposals under a BAA to advance safety solutions for hazardous material transportation across all modes. The process involves a two-phase selection, starting with a White Paper submission due November 18, 2026. [4]

Key points

  • Research covers topics like Safe Energy Storage and Innovative Packaging. [1]
  • Awards are procurement contracts up to $2,000,000 for up to 36 months. [1]

Watch items

  • Phase I White Paper evaluation is based on its own merit. [2]
  • Submission instructions require filling out a spreadsheet online. [3]

Sources

  1. 2-+Clauses+and+Contract+Requirements.docxAlso, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): #### **FAR 52.233-2 – Service of Protest (SEP 2006)** (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from: *[Contracting Officer name and complete physical/email address to be inserted by Agency]* (b) The copy of any protest must be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.
  2. 1-BAA_Solicitation_PHMSA-26HM-BAA_AMD_0001.docxPhase I — White Paper Evaluation Criteria Scoring and Criteria Phase I submissions will be evaluated on their own merit (not relative to other submissions) based on the following four factors:
  3. 5-+Cost+Proposal+Template.xlsxThe DCAA website is a valuable resource for prospective contractors. | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | How to Submit Appendix C | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | Fill out the spreadsheet as directed and upload it to the indicated section in the proposal submission website.
  4. Official SAM.gov noticeSet-aside: No Set aside used

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Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): #### **FAR 52.233-2 – Service of Protest (SEP 2006)** (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from: *[Contracting Officer name and complete physical/email address to be inserted by Agency]* (b) The copy of any protest must be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO. *(End of Provision)* #### **FAR 52.240-90 – Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)** (a) *Definitions.* As used in this provision, the terms "covered telecommunications equipment or services," "FASCSA order," and "covered foreign entity" have the meanings ascribed in FAR Part 40. (b) *Prohibitions.* The Offeror is prohibited from providing or deploying any covered infrastructure, hardware, software, or services restricted by the information security and supply chain risk requirements of FAR Part 40. (c) *Representations [Offeror to Complete].* The Offeror represents that it [ ] **WILL** [ ] **WILL NOT** provide covered telecommunications equipment, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufactured by a covered foreign entity, or services subject to an active FASCSA exclusion order to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. (d) *Certifications.* By signing this proposal, the Offeror certifies compliance with all information safety and supply chain security frameworks mandated under FAR Part 40 Subparts 40.2 and 40.3. *(End of Provision)* ### **B.

[1] 2-+Clauses+and+Contract+Requirements.docx

Deliverables

Page No. | | Example | Man lift Rental | 50 | 2 | 100 | Quote | 25 | | 1 | NaN | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 2 | NaN | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 3 | NaN | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 4 | NaN | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 5 | | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 6 | | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 7 | | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 8 | | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 9 | | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | 10 | | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | Total Other Direct Costs (to Schedule A) | NaN | NaN | NaN | 0 | NaN | NaN | | Other Direct Costs Narrative | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | Reference | Purpose of Item(s) Proposed | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | Example | Install test item on testing rig. | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 1 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 2 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 3 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 4 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 5 | | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 6 | | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 7 | | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 8 | | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 9 | | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 10 | | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | ## Milestones Chart_J | Schedule J - Milestone Chart | Unnamed: 1 | Unnamed: 2 | Unnamed: 3 | Unnamed: 4 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Milestone | Performance Year | Milestone Title | Deliverable | Delivery Date (Months after award) | | Example | Base | Final report | Submission of Final Report detailing XXXX, XXXX, XXXX | 8 | | 1 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 2 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 3 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | 4 | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN |

[1] 5-+Cost+Proposal+Template.xlsx

Evaluation

Phase I — White Paper Evaluation Criteria Scoring and Criteria Phase I submissions will be evaluated on their own merit (not relative to other submissions) based on the following four factors:

[1] 1-BAA_Solicitation_PHMSA-26HM-BAA_AMD_0001.docx

Submission

The DCAA website is a valuable resource for prospective contractors. | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | How to Submit Appendix C | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | | Fill out the spreadsheet as directed and upload it to the indicated section in the proposal submission website.

[1] 5-+Cost+Proposal+Template.xlsx

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AMENDMENT 01 (08/24/2026): The purpose of this amendment is to (1) change the Phase I White Paper due date from December 22, 2026, to November 18, 2026, and (2) add the contact email address tremayne.terry@dot.gov to Section X.A. in Attachment 1- BAA Solicitation_PHMSA-26HM-BAA. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS), is soliciting white papers and full proposals under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) PHMSA-26HM-BAA pursuant to FAR 35.016. The objective of this announcement is to award competitive research contracts that advance scientific, technical, engineering, and policy solutions to prevent incidents and enhance safety during the transportation of hazardous materials across all modes. Offerors are invited to submit innovative research proposals addressing one or more of the following core topic areas: 26HM-ESS (Efficient Safety Standards): Research to modernize safety standards and testing, streamline certification, leverage safety data, and evaluate risk landscapes to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining safety. 26HM-SST (Safe Energy Storage Technologies): Research assessing transportation risks of energy storage systems, battery chemistries, thermal runaway detection and mitigation, and critical mineral recovery. 26HM-IPG (Innovative Packaging): Development and evaluation of advanced packaging materials, containment designs, integrity monitoring, and predictive failure simulations. 26HM-RER (Risk Reduction for Emergency Response): Innovations, technologies, data analysis, and materials to enhance emergency responder safety, communication, and preparedness. 26HM-RTS (Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety): Research advancing scientific understanding of rail tank car performance under derailment conditions, crashworthiness materials, thermal shielding, and predictive risk modeling. A two-phase selection process (Phase I: White Paper; Phase II: Invited Full Proposal) will be used. Awards will be procurement contracts (Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Reimbursement) up to $2,000,000 with a total performance period of up to 36 months. Full eligibility, formatting, and submission instructions are detailed in the solicitation document attached to this notice.

What changed

Aug 24, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-12-22T16:59:00+00:002026-11-18T16:59:00+00:00
Archive date2027-01-062026-12-03
DescriptionThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS), is soliciting white papers and full proposals under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) PHMSA-26HM-BAA pursuant to FAR 35.016. The objective of this announcement is to award competitive research contracts that advance scientific, technical, engineering, and policy solutions to prevent incidents and enhance safety during the transportation of hazardous materials across all modes. Offerors are invited to submit innovative research proposals addressing one or more of the following core topic areas: 26HM-ESS (Efficient Safety Standards): Research to modernize safety standards and testing, streamline certification, leverage safety data, and evaluate risk landscapes to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining safety. 26HM-SST (Safe Energy Storage Technologies): Research assessing transportation risks of energy storage systems, battery chemistries, thermal runaway detection and mitigation, and critical mineral recovery. 26HM-IPG (Innovative Packaging): Development and evaluation of advanced packaging materials, containment designs, integrity monitoring, and predictive failure simulations. 26HM-RER (Risk Reduction for Emergency Response): Innovations, technologies, data analysis, and materials to enhance emergency responder safety, communication, and preparedness. 26HM-RTS (Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety): Research advancing scientific understanding of rail tank car performance under derailment conditions, crashworthiness materials, thermal shielding, and predictive risk modeling. A two-phase selection process (Phase I: White Paper; Phase II: Invited Full Proposal) will be used. Awards will be procurement contracts (Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Reimbursement) up to $2,000,000 with a total performance period of up to 36 months. Full eligibility, formatting, and submission instructions are detailed in the solicitation document attached to this notice.AMENDMENT 01 (08/24/2026): The purpose of this amendment is to (1) change the Phase I White Paper due date from December 22, 2026, to November 18, 2026, and (2) add the contact email address tremayne.terry@dot.gov to Section X.A. in Attachment 1- BAA Solicitation_PHMSA-26HM-BAA. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS), is soliciting white papers and full proposals under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) PHMSA-26HM-BAA pursuant to FAR 35.016. The objective of this announcement is to award competitive research contracts that advance scientific, technical, engineering, and policy solutions to prevent incidents and enhance safety during the transportation of hazardous materials across all modes. Offerors are invited to submit innovative research proposals addressing one or more of the following core topic areas: 26HM-ESS (Efficient Safety Standards): Research to modernize safety standards and testing, streamline certification, leverage safety data, and evaluate risk landscapes to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining safety. 26HM-SST (Safe Energy Storage Technologies): Research assessing transportation risks of energy storage systems, battery chemistries, thermal runaway detection and mitigation, and critical mineral recovery. 26HM-IPG (Innovative Packaging): Development and evaluation of advanced packaging materials, containment designs, integrity monitoring, and predictive failure simulations. 26HM-RER (Risk Reduction for Emergency Response): Innovations, technologies, data analysis, and materials to enhance emergency responder safety, communication, and preparedness. 26HM-RTS (Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety): Research advancing scientific understanding of rail tank car performance under derailment conditions, crashworthiness materials, thermal shielding, and predictive risk modeling. A two-phase selection process (Phase I: White Paper; Phase II: Invited Full Proposal) will be used. Awards will be procurement contracts (Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Reimbursement) up to $2,000,000 with a total performance period of up to 36 months. Full eligibility, formatting, and submission instructions are detailed in the solicitation document attached to this notice.

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