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Core Research Program Technology Transfer & Commercialization Advancement

Department of Transportation · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration · 693JK3 ACQUISITION SERVICES DIV.
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
693JK326RA002
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
541330
Product service code
R425
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-01
Response deadline
Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Washington, DC
Contracting contact
stephen.jones@dot.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Research and Development (R&D) Core Research Program announces this competitive solicitation for proposals focused strictly on Technology Transfer (T2) and Commercialization Advancement. The core objective of this Research Announcement is to accelerate the transition of high-impact pipeline safety innovations from advanced laboratory and operational prototypes to full-scale commercial deployment and operational field implementation across the Nation's energy transportation infrastructure. This solicitation specifically targets mature technologies at high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 7–9) to bridge the critical 'implementation gap' by resolving final technical, regulatory, operational, credentialing, and market hurdles. Funding will only be awarded for projects that demonstrate a clear, definitive path to producing deployable technology, commercial products, or integrated service system ready for immediate market availability and pipeline operator adoption upon project completion.

Contact

Point of contact
Stephen Jones
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
stephen.jones@dot.gov
Secondary
tremayne.terry@dot.gov
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