Consulting Services for MSHA Part 18 Rulemaking
ID: OAA-25-00103Type: Sources Sought
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LABOR, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTDOL - CAS DIVISION 4 PROCUREMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/044dcb7fb62c45cbaf4b2c3d0b0fd787/view
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    The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking consulting services for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to support the implementation of proposed rulemaking related to electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories. The primary objective is to assist MSHA's Approval and Certification Center (A&CC) in drafting and revising standard procedures, preparing training content, and developing outreach programs for stakeholders regarding changes to approval processes. This initiative is crucial for enhancing safety standards in the mining industry, particularly in gassy mines, and aims to incorporate innovative technologies into MSHA's approval framework. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by December 27, 2024, to Contract Specialist Rhonda Sizemore at Sizemore.Rhonda@dol.gov, and provide detailed documentation of their capabilities and relevant experience.

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    Rhonda Sizemore
    (304) 256-3538
    Sizemore.Rhonda@dol.gov
    Alicia M. Jackson
    (202) 693-6857
    Jackson.Alicia.M@dol.gov
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