Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) - AS/GU/CNMI
ID: 70FB7025I00000007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYINCIDENT SUPPORT SECTION(ISS70)WASHINGTON, DC, 20472, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL FREIGHT (V115)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1af9aa3bfa4848faa5e8799456f78069/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking industry insights via a Request for Information (RFI) for Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) in American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The objective is to gather information on capabilities for comprehensive multimodal transportation services, including air, maritime, and ground logistics, to deliver Initial Response Resources (IRR) such as water, food, and medical supplies to remote and disaster-impacted areas. This initiative is crucial for enhancing FEMA's disaster response efficiency, particularly in overcoming infrastructure challenges following severe hurricanes that have affected these regions. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by 5 PM ET on August 18, 2025, to the designated contacts, including Karley Hoyt at karley.hoyt@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Karley Hoyt
    karley.hoyt@fema.dhs.gov
    Jason Rivers
    jason.rivers@fema.dhs.gov
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    Request for Information - DOTS AS GU CNMI.docx
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry insights on transportation support for disaster response in American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This RFI directs market research to assess capabilities for multimodal transportation and logistics necessary for delivering Initial Response Resources (IRR) like water, food, and medical supplies, especially to remote and affected areas. The document outlines FEMA’s mission to enhance disaster response efficiency, particularly in overcoming infrastructure challenges following hurricanes that have severely impacted these regions. Key requirements include: comprehensive transportation services (air, land, and maritime), warehousing, and asset management capabilities; the ability to operate continuously and manage around 4,000 containers monthly; and having contingency plans for adverse weather. Interested vendors must provide their experience, logistical capacities, and demonstrate operational readiness. Responses are voluntary, confidential, and aimed at bolstering FEMA's future solicitation strategies. The submission deadline is set for August 18, 2025, with specified communication protocols for response submissions, emphasizing clarity, accountability, and cooperative logistics among involved federal and local agencies.
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