FEMA Innovative Solutions in Food & Hydration, Energy (Power & Fuel), and Medical Supplies
ID: 70FBR724I00000008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYORR – OFFICE OF RESPONSE AND RECOVERYWashington, DC, 20472, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6bb43a6654004dc899605130a531d5e3/view
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    Description

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking innovative solutions from businesses to enhance its disaster response capabilities. The agency aims to procure advanced and sustainable food, hydration, energy, and medical supplies for future catastrophic events, especially those requiring enhanced logistical support, such as the potential Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) disaster.

    FEMA seeks a catalog of potential vendors who can provide cutting-edge and durable solutions in these key areas:

    Food and Hydration

    FEMA requires reusable and easily storable food sources with a long shelf life, such as meals ready to eat and humanitarian daily rations. The agency seeks options that are nutritious, high in energy, and environmentally packaged. Hydration solutions should be sustainable and portable, catering to affected populations' needs.

    Energy

    FEMA is on the lookout for temporary and transportable energy solutions that are environmentally friendly and low-maintenance. The agency requires emergency power sources capable of powering a megawatt load, such as green technology and alternative energy sources like diesel generators.

    Medical Supplies

    FEMA aims to procure medical kits and equipment for emergency situations, focusing on enhanced first aid supplies and consumables with extended shelf lives. The agency seeks durable and portable solutions, especially for mobility aids.

    FEMA emphasizes that this is a market research effort, denoted as a Sources Sought notice, to explore potential vendor capabilities. The agency seeks to avoid common challenges associated with emergency response, such as deteriorated long-term storage items and environmentally harmful solutions.

    Businesses with relevant capabilities are encouraged to respond to this Request for Information (RFI), which is a preliminary step to potential future RFPs. The RFI aims to gather capability statements, company details, and innovative solutions from interested vendors. FEMA ensures proactive planning and a comprehensive approach to disaster response by considering emerging technologies and solutions.

    All interested parties are requested to submit their capabilities and experience in a four-page response by August 6, 2024, via a designated email address. FEMA will use these responses to create a database of potential solution providers, enhancing its emergency preparedness.

    For any clarifications or more information, businesses can contact FEMA through the provided email addresses: FEMA-LMD-DMSWG-RFI@FEMA.DHS.GOV or FEMA-Industry@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Distribution Management Strategic Working Group (DMSWG)
    FEMA-LMD-DMSWG-RFI@FEMA.DHS.GOV
    FEMA Industry Liaison Program (ILP)
    FEMA-Industry@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
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    DMSWG Requirement.pdf
    The federal government seeks innovative and sustainable solutions for emergency response. Specifically, they require food and hydration sources, focusing on high-energy, reusable, and easily storable options with clear labeling. These include meals ready to eat and humanitarian daily rations, targeting a 24-36 month shelf life. Additionally, the government seeks alternative energy sources and green technology for emergency power, capable of powering a megawatt load. This includes transportable diesel generators and temporary power solutions that are low-maintenance and environmentally conscious. Another priority is medical supplies and equipment for emergency situations, catering to a 100-person shelter population. The focus is on enhanced medical kits, mobility aids, and consumables with extended shelf lives. Durability, portability, and sustainability are key, as these supplies must withstand harsh conditions. The government aims to procure solutions that improve its ability to respond to disasters effectively and efficiently.
    FEMA Industry Day for Innovative Solutions - PowerPoint Slides.pdf
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hosts an industry day to gather innovative solutions for future catastrophic events. FEMA seeks advanced food, hydration, energy, and medical supplies to enhance its disaster response capabilities. The agency requests information from businesses, emphasizing their capabilities and past performance in these areas. FEMA specifically aims to procure alternative meals, hydration solutions, and first aid supplies that are sustainable, durable, and portable. These provisions are vital for supporting affected populations during and after a Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) disaster, a high-impact scenario requiring enhanced logistical support. Respondents should submit their capabilities and relevant project experience by the deadline, with FEMA emphasizing that participation does not guarantee contract award. The agency seeks to identify potential suppliers and solutions for these critical requirements, with the flexibility to adapt and expand its disaster response arsenal.
    Q and A List from FEMA Industry Day for Innovative Solutions.pdf
    FEMA's Industry Day webinar sought innovative solutions from businesses in three key areas: food & hydration, energy, and healthcare, emphasizing the agency's disaster response preparations. The webinar clarified that products might be shipped to FEMA warehouses or directly to affected areas. The agency requested detailed information on capabilities within these realms, aiming to enhance its understanding of industry innovations. As this was not a solicitation, no timeline could be provided for potential future RFPs. The focus of the RFI was on gathering market intelligence, with the scope outlined in the presentation slides. Businesses with relevant capabilities are encouraged to respond, as FEMA seeks to broaden its awareness for future disaster response needs. For more information, businesses can contact FEMA, with RFI submissions directed to a designated email address.
    RFI 70FBR724I00000008 Innovative Solutions for DMSWG.pdf
    The FEMA Distribution Management Strategic Working Group seeks vendor innovations to address future emergency needs in four critical areas: food, hydration, energy, and medical supplies. This RFI gathers information on companies that can supply sustainable, durable solutions. Respondents are asked to provide company details and capability statements, along with innovative solutions and emerging technologies in these domains. Specific requirements are outlined for each area, including meal solutions, power sources, and medical supplies. The agency seeks to avoid traditional issues like long-term storage deterioration and environmental pollution. Responses are due by August 6, 2024, with a webinar for interested parties scheduled for July. Companies bear all response costs, and submissions are limited to four pages. FEMA will use responses to identify potential solution providers for future catastrophic events, emphasizing the agency's focus on proactive planning and innovative approaches.
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