PHMSA Support Services

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research on support services for hazardous materials safety data, risk-based inspections, and data integration. This Special Notice, posted on July 21, 2025, seeks input from interested parties regarding the continuation of ongoing, mission-critical support services that are essential to PHMSA's safety oversight responsibilities. The RFI specifically focuses on gathering information about innovative solutions to modernize PHMSA's systems, particularly for LNG facility oversight, data architecture, and risk-based safety modeling. PHMSA emphasizes that this is strictly a market research initiative and not a solicitation for proposals, bids, or quotes. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this RFI.

The primary purpose of this RFI is to identify experienced organizations capable of enhancing data integration across systems, improving risk analysis tools, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements including 49 CFR Part 193 and NFPA 59A, and advancing cross-modal coordination capabilities. Interested parties must submit electronic responses in PDF or Word format to Dwayne.Cross@dot.gov by August 4, 2025, with responses limited to 10 pages. The RFI requests comprehensive information including company capabilities, relevant past performance, and specific responses to nine detailed questions covering topics such as data hub design, DOT Public Access Plan compliance, hazardous materials safety data analysis, intermodal coordination, and technical expertise in LNG plant structural design and regulations. Organizations with proven experience in hazardous materials safety data management, regulatory compliance, and advanced data integration technologies are encouraged to participate in this market research effort.