Regulatory Support Services

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a division of the Department of Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking market research on regulatory support services capabilities. This Special Notice solicits information from qualified firms regarding their ability to provide analytical and regulatory support services for regulatory development, policy initiatives, and rulemaking activities related to hazardous materials and pipeline safety. The RFI covers nine key task areas including Regulatory Impact Analysis, Regulatory Flexibility Act Analysis, Paperwork Reduction Act Analysis, Public Comment Review, Policy Analysis, Economic and Industry Analysis, Supporting Research for Regulatory Development, Ad Hoc Analysis, and Quality Assurance Review. PHMSA requires multi-disciplinary expertise to support regulatory impact analyses, economic assessments, policy analysis, and technical services across various transportation modes including pipeline, rail, maritime, aviation, and highway. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.

The primary purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to assist PHMSA in refining acquisition planning and preparing future solicitations, with the agency explicitly stating that this will not result in a contract award. Responses are due by July 25, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Dwayne Cross with a maximum length of 12 pages. Respondents must provide one form of past performance relevant to the RFI requirements and demonstrate capabilities across the specified analytical and regulatory support areas. The agency may contact respondents for clarification on their submissions, and all information provided may be subject to Freedom of Information Act requests unless properly marked as proprietary. Contractors interested in participating should have expertise in regulatory analysis, economic assessment, policy development, and technical services related to hazardous materials transportation safety. All costs associated with preparing responses will be borne by the respondents.