National Center of Excellence

This Request for Information from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration seeks input on organizing and administering the research and development efforts of the newly established National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety. The Center aims to enhance expertise in liquefied natural gas operations and disseminate best practices through a cutting-edge R&D program. Respondents are invited to provide considerations for structuring the administration of an R&D consortium led by one organization, identifying priority research topics, and distributing findings to stakeholders. Responses must be submitted by January 15, 2024 to directly inform the Center's strategic planning and development of an R&D roadmap.

No set-aside provisions are designated for this opportunity. Eligible respondents include non-profit educational institutions and for-profit firms with demonstrated experience managing research programs. As this is an RFI and not a formal solicitation, no specific NAICS, PSC, incumbents, or budget details are provided. The RFI seeks to gather input to guide the Center's efforts in assembling scientific resources and monitoring technology and safety trends in the liquefied natural gas field over the next five years.