Heather Kirk March 15, 2024 0 Comments

Updated March 15, 2024

Those small businesses tracking the release of the FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness HQ Support RFP should take note that the latest word out of DHS is that the solicitation has been pushed back to early April and it is now expected to go out on GSA OASIS (still as a SB set-aside). DHS initially stated this would go out on MAS,

Added November 28, 2023

The response efforts put forth by the small business community in relation to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) RFI that was posted this past September seems to have paid off as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that this 5-year contract, which had previously been awarded as an unrestricted procurement, will be released as a small business set-aside action. The interest was already high, and this news will only increase the number of firms who will be weighing a bid on this RFP which is expected to hit the street in mid-February of 2024.  

As background, this upcoming RFP pertains to FEMA and its Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD). The purpose of this request is to seek support for various aspects of the ICPD’s mission, which includes increasing individual and community preparedness and resiliency, particularly focusing on underserved communities. The ICPD aims to embed a culture of preparedness in everyday life, enabling individuals and communities to be aware of potential hazards, take preparatory actions, and thus reduce dependence on post-disaster assistance from the government. The contract will encompass program support, research, analysis, evaluation, and the creation and distribution of creative content for outreach purposes, all in support of these objectives. 

The background of the ICPD positions it within the Risk Management Directorate of the Resilience component within FEMA. Its primary function is to bolster national resilience by preparing individuals, organizations, and communities for various emergencies and disasters. This involves conducting research to understand and promote effective preparedness actions, developing resources based on this research, and coordinating disaster preparedness initiatives. ICPD is responsible for developing programs, tools, training, and games for different groups and works closely with FEMA Regions and other governmental and non-governmental partners. The scope of the contract includes support in areas such as contract administration, program support for various portfolio areas (such as Capacity Building, Citizen Responder, Personal Resilience, Preparedness Actions, and Youth Preparedness), general administration, outreach (including web development and constituent communications), and extensive research, analysis, and evaluation tasks including surveys, focus groups, and interviews. This comprehensive approach is designed to enhance the preparedness and resilience of individuals and communities across the nation. 

The incumbent on the predecessor contract is Deloitte, who beat out 4 other bidders to be awarded this task order, valued at more than $35M, in 2019 on the GSA OASIS GWAC.  

The next iteration of this contract is currently slated to be released in mid-February of 2024 as a small business set-aside action on GSA MAS using NAICS 541611, though we are certain that firms will be working hard to influence the final acquisition strategy up until the day the final RFP is released. More information will be shared as it is made available.  

Note: Additional Competitive Intelligence, to include background, key points of contact, incumbent contract details, etc are provided below.  

Pro Tip 1 – If you are a small business with capabilities and socio-economic status that might support this or any related effort, comment below and let others know you are interested. Comments are some of the most viewed portions of any article.   

Recent Related Data/News for FEMA drawing interest 

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Looking for a list of the top large or small business (WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a) or SDVOSB) partners supporting FEMA today? Click Here You can filter the list by several key indicators, including socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle (to include GSA MAS), etc.   

FEMA Focused firms drawing the most attention: 

This list of companies that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of FEMA stands out for drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory in the 2nd half of 2023. 

** Elev8 GovCon Honoree, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making the company a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.       

We cannot and will not speculate here as to the reasons for the increased interest, but whether it is a company evaluating them as a potential partner; a federal acquisition leader doing their due diligence; or a consultant weighing their next job move, this group of companies has been receiving increased interest.   

Included Below is more OS AI Competitive Intelligence and Notes (Key Points of Contacts, etc.) that directly align with this contract 

Key Points of Contact (Current or Past) 

Pro Tip 3: When viewing relevant Federal staff on LinkedIn, mutual connections you have can be an indicator of a potential partner or competitor.  

Contract Spend to Date GS00Q14OADU113 70FA2019F00000056 

Forecast Record Number: F2023063566 

FEMA RFI Notice ID NPD-38: ICPD Headquarter Support Services 

 

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