White Paper Template

[Company name]

[PROJECT TITLE]

WHITE PAPER – PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE

BAA #: PHMSA-26HM-BAA

Research Area Topic Number

(e.g., 26-HM-ESS)

Estimated Cost
Anticipated project length (months)
Technical Point-of-contact
(Name, email, phone)
Business Point-of-contact
(Name, email, phone)
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Authorized Officer
(Name, Title)
Authorized Officer Signature
AI Statement: Description (delete for submission): See Section VI. D. for content to put in the AI Statement Reminder (delete for submission): The page limit is 9 pages. PDF’s are preferred. Refer to VII. B. of the solicitation for full requirements.

Summary Page
Replace with Graphical Abstract or Delete if no Graphical Abstract Replace with Graphical Abstract or Delete if no Graphical Abstract

Project Goal:
Research Question:
Abstract:
Alignment with Departmental/Program Strategic Goals:
Technical Concept
Background
Description (to be deleted for submission): Include in this section the specific research question the effort would engage with. Scope of Work
Description (to be deleted for submission): The scope of work should describe, at a higher level, the planned effort including testing, analysis, and outputs. Methodology
Description (to be deleted for submission): Describe methods to complete the scope of work at a high level. Also briefly describe available facilities and necessary equipment or software. Milestones
Description (to be deleted for submission): Provide a table, Gantt chart, and/or narrative timeline of tasks and deliverables/milestones. Team Qualifications
Description (to be deleted for submission): Concise description of team’s experience as it relates to the proposed effort. Include brief descriptions of related past research/work to the proposed effort. Expected Outcomes and Impacts
Description (to be deleted for submission): Identify key technical, operational, and safety outcomes expected from the project. Explain how the project will improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the hazardous materials transportation system, including contributing to the reduction of injuries and fatalities. Describe which Departmental Strategic Goals the submission would fall under. Describe the anticipated short-, medium-, and long-term impacts, including reductions in risk, improved system performance, and enhanced support for data-driven decision-making.