Disaster Overseas Transportation (DOTS) US Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico (VIPR)
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) anticipates releasing a Presolicitation for Disaster Overseas Transportation (DOTS) US Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico (VIPR). This will establish multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for comprehensive transportation support. The procurement will be Full and Open Competition with a Small Business Reserve. The solicitation is expected around March 10, 2026, with responses due around April 20, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
FEMA requires all-inclusive, multimodal transportation and shipping services from the Continental United States (CONUS) to the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico (PR), including retrograde support. This effort will provide transportation for Initial Response Resources (IRR) and inter-agency resources. Services encompass maritime and ground transportation, cross-docking, warehousing, labor, containerized cargo (20, 40, 53 ft), specialized trailers, material handling equipment, specialized trucks, drayage, surface line haul, and staging/storage. Contractors must be fully functional within 48 hours of task order award, operating 24/7, and provide asset tracking and management.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: 12-month base period with two (2) 12-month option periods
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition with a Small Business Reserve
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation)
- Product Service Code: V115 (Vessel Freight)
- Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security
- Place of Performance: CONUS to U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and designated distribution points on the islands.
Key Requirements & Standards
Offerors must demonstrate expertise in Caribbean logistics and disaster response. Key personnel include a Contracts Administration Program Manager and Contractor Operations Project Manager. Contractors are required to maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP), comply with the Jones Act, and provide cargo, port, liability, pollution, and environmental insurance. Deliverables include Damage and Loss Reports, Visibility Reports, and Task Order Service Status Reports. Background investigations and specific training (e.g., OPSEC Awareness) are mandatory.
Anticipated Timeline & Submission
- Solicitation Release: On or about March 10, 2026
- Response Date: On or about April 20, 2026 Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete Representations and Certifications online. The solicitation and any amendments will be posted on SAM.gov; offerors are responsible for monitoring the site. No telephone or emailed requests for the solicitation will be accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary: Edward Rudd (Edward.ruud@fema.dhs.gov)
- Secondary: Danielle Sweetney (Danielle.Sweetney@fema.dhs.gov)