Safety Management Inspection (SMI)
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Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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https://sam.gov/opp/33845090b1454817a876bf5f3ec9af96/view
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    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to assist with the Safety Management Inspection (SMI) program aimed at enhancing safety compliance in public transportation systems. The primary objective of this procurement is to evaluate State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs) and Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs) to identify safety risks, enforce corrective actions, and develop oversight plans, as outlined in the attached Statement of Work. This initiative is critical for ensuring a robust safety culture within transit operations, ultimately improving the safety and reliability of national public transportation systems. Interested firms should submit a capabilities statement addressing their relevant experience by contacting Crystal Elliott at crystal.elliott@dot.gov or Stephanie Cooke-Nwadibia at stephanie.cooke-nwadibia@dot.gov, with the anticipated performance period spanning one base year and four optional years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Crystal Elliott
    (202) 366-3434
    crystal.elliott@dot.gov
    Stephanie Cooke-Nwadibia
    (202) 366-7072
    stephanie.cooke-nwadibia@dot.gov
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    02c. Statement of Work SMI.docx
    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) prioritizes the safety of public transportation systems, implementing a regulatory framework under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The Safety Management Inspection (SMI) aims to evaluate State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs) and Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs) to identify safety risks and enforce necessary corrective actions. The contractor will assist FTA with inspections, develop oversight plans, review documentation, and conduct on-site inspections to assess safety practices. The SMI encompasses detailed evaluations of transit operations, maintenance, and safety culture, while identifying immediate safety deficiencies and management accountability. The contractor's responsibilities extend across multiple tasks, including the creation of work and inspection plans, drafting special directives for safety concerns, and providing programmatic support. Deliverables include various reports and presentations needed for government oversight and decision-making. Overall, the process involves significant collaboration between contractors and the FTA to ensure a robust transit safety culture, ultimately enhancing the safety and reliability of national public transportation systems.
    03a. RFI-SS_SMI.docx
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA), Office of Transit Safety and Oversight (TSO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking market research from businesses capable of supporting transit safety programs. The TSO aims to enhance safety compliance across public transportation in line with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which enables the FTA to enforce a regulatory framework for transit safety. This RFI is purely exploratory and not a proposal request; it aims to gather detailed responses regarding firms' past performance and corporate experience relevant to the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Interested firms are to submit a capabilities statement, addressing specific queries about their past relevant projects, labor categories, and organizational information. The anticipated performance period includes one base year with four optional years. Contractors are required to provide necessary facilities to complete the scope. Submissions must be directed to designated contacts by the specified deadline. This process highlights the FTA's commitment to ensuring high safety standards and effective oversight in public transportation systems.
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