Broad Agency Announcement Solicitation

PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (PHMSA)

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Research Initiative – FY2026 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

BAA #: PHMSA-26HM-BAA

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Disclaimer: This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits white papers and proposals for analytical studies, stakeholder dialogues, technology assessments, and other research projects in support of PHMSA’s mission to ensure the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound movement of energy and hazardous materials. This BAA is issued under the authority of FAR 35.016.

TOC \h \u \z \t "Heading 1,1,Heading 2,2,Heading 3,3,"I. Introduction4 II. References4
III. Overview of Research Opportunity4
IV. Detailed Information About Research Opportunity4

A. Mission and Objectives4

B. Enduring Characteristics5

C. Program Expectations5

D. Deliverables5

E. Publications and Public Release6

F. Security Considerations6

G. Research Topic Areas6

26HM-ESS: Efficient Safety Standards6
26HM-SST: Safe Energy Storage Technologies7
26HM-IPG: Innovative Packaging8
26HM-RER: Risk Reduction for Emergency Response9
26HM-RTS: Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety9

V. Federal Award Information10

A. Eligibility for Competition10

B. Award Instrument10

C. Size of Awards10

D. Period of Performance10

E. Cost Sharing10

F. Reserve List of Selected Proposals Subject to Availability of Funds10 VI. Application and Submission Information10

A. Process10

B. Submission Window10

C. Cost of Preparation10

D. Format and Document Requirements11

VII. Phase I — White Paper Submission11

A. White Paper Submission Email/Portal11

B. White Paper Requirements11

C. White Paper Components:11

VIII. Phase II — Proposal Submission12

A. Components (three attachments)12

IX. Evaluation and Selection15

A. Process15

B. Phase I — White Paper Evaluation Criteria Scoring and Criteria16 C. Phase II — Full Proposal Evaluation Criteria & Weights16

X. Submission Instructions17

XI. Negotiation17
XII. Contact Information17

ATTACHMENTS18

I. Introduction

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issues this Broad Agency Announcement to invite science, engineering, policy, and safety-focused research aligned with PHMSA’s core mission of preventing incidents during the transportation of hazardous materials. This BAA will remain open from August 20, 2026 through December 22, 2026 or until superseded. Updates, amendments, and specific topic calls will be posted on SAM.gov. II. References
FAR Part 35 — Research and Development