Laboratory Capabilities to Test Fiber Reinforced Plastic Materials (FRP) and Portable Tanks made with FRP Materials

Solicitation No.

693JK325RFI02

Notice Type

Sources Sought

Set-Aside

No Set aside used

Posted Date

June 11, 2025

Response Deadline

August 12, 2025

NAICS Code

541715AI guide

PSC / Class Code

AS41

Contract Code

6957

Issuing Office

693JK3 ACQUISITION SERVICES DIV.

Sub-Agency

PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Agency

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Primary Contact

Stephen Jones

City

WASHINGTON

State

DC

ZIP Code

20590

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issues this Request for Information (RFI) for a contractor to assist in PHMSA's better understanding of the performance of FRP portable tanks constructed according to the United Nations Model Regulations (UNMR) under pool fire conditions. The pool fire test requirements will mirror the requirements of the UNMR, except instead of a duration of 30 minutes the test shall continue until such a time as the tank experiences a complete failure. The tests will also include collecting pressure and temperature data from in and around the tank during the test. The portable tanks are to be filled with water (80% of capacity) and fully equipped with all operating equipment, including typical valves, piping, and PRDs. The Department of Transportation/Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) seeks information from interested parties concerning the attached Statement of Purpose. DOT/PHMSA would like to identify capable vendors that have the ability to complete the requested tasks and deliverables. Please refer to the table listed under the "Scope" section of the Statement of Purpose, as well as the eleven (11) items of interest and provide your responses.

1. June 11, 2025Posted Date
2. August 12, 2025Proposals / Responses Due