RFI- FEMA Disaster Ops for Transportation Services (DOTS) VIPR
ID: 70FB7025I00000001Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYINCIDENT SUPPORT SECTION(ISS70)WASHINGTON, DC, 20472, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/6e9028ac37844a60bd99401a0b692cdb/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking industry insights via a Request for Information (RFI) for disaster transportation services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). The objective is to gather capabilities from firms that can provide comprehensive transportation services for delivering critical Initial Response Resources (IRR) such as food, water, and medical supplies to areas affected by disasters, addressing challenges related to damaged infrastructure and resource distribution. This initiative is crucial for enhancing disaster response capabilities, with FEMA planning to award multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to facilitate rapid deployment and logistics management. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities packages by February 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Edward Rudd at Edward.ruud@fema.dhs.gov.

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    Edward Rudd
    Edward.ruud@fema.dhs.gov
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    DOTS-VIPR Industry presentation_LMD Final_ILP_021925.pdf
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting an Industry Day for its Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) program, specifically for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The objective is to obtain all-inclusive, multimodal transportation services from the Continental U.S. to these territories to enhance disaster response capabilities. FEMA aims to award multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts which will allow for rapid proposal responses to Task Order Requests. Key components of the contract include rapid deployment capabilities (48 hours post-award), managing a monthly movement of approximately 4,000 trailers, and providing crucial services like cross-docking and freight forwarding of life-saving resources. Contractors must have personnel with substantial expertise in shipping and logistics, including compliance with safety regulations. The support operations will include a secured staging yard near the designated ports and effective communication between FEMA and contractors to ensure seamless coordination of resources. Contractors are expected to provide detailed operational plans addressing various contingencies. The document serves as a call for interested industry participants to submit their capabilities and indicate their willingness to respond to the forthcoming Request for Information (RFI), which is a vital step towards securing government contracts under this initiative. Responses are due by February 28, 2025.
    RFI DOTS VIPR Final.docx
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at gathering industry insights for disaster transportation support in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). This RFI, which is not a solicitation for proposals or contracts, seeks capabilities from firms capable of providing comprehensive transportation services for delivering critical Initial Response Resources (IRR) such as food, water, and medical supplies to remote areas impacted by disasters. FEMA highlights existing challenges in accessibility and resource distribution due to damaged infrastructure and limited readiness in warehousing and personnel. Key services requested include air, maritime, and ground transportation, container management, cross-docking operations, and 24/7 operational support with advanced tracking systems. Also included are specific questions outlining expectations for industry capabilities in responding to adverse weather, asset management, coordination with FEMA, and retrograde support logistics. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities packages by February 28, 2025, to assist FEMA in establishing effective disaster response logistics. The document stresses the need for timely responses and compliance with federal requirements.
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