Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) - AS/GU/CNMI
Overview
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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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is issuing a Presolicitation for Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) in American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This effort aims to establish multiple award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for all-inclusive, multimodal transportation and shipping services to support disaster response and recovery. The procurement will be Full and Open Competition with a Small Business reserve. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released around March 6, 2026, with responses due around April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive transportation and shipping services from the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) to American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI, including inter-island transport. Services encompass containerized and breakbulk cargo movement, drayage, cross-docking, surface line haul, staging yards, and storage. Support is needed for both initial response resources (IRR) and the retrograde of commodities. Contractors must be capable of handling approximately 4,000 containers monthly and operating continuously 24/7. Specific transportation needs will be defined by individual task orders.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One 12-month base period and 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
- Place of Performance: CONUS/OCONUS ports to American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI, including specific locations like FEMA Distribution Center (Guam), Saipan, Port of Saipan, Port of Tinian, Port of Rotan, and Port of Pago Pago.
Performance Requirements
Contractors must be fully functional within 48 hours of task order award and maintain continuous 24/7 operations. Required insurances include cargo, port liability, pollution, and environmental. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is mandatory, with performance measured against quality assurance procedures and the Government Performance Requirement Summary (PRS), emphasizing timely delivery and accurate reporting. Compliance with Cargo Preference Laws, safety, environmental, labor, and health regulations, as well as Section 508 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, is essential. Personnel accessing sensitive information or facilities will require background investigations and security/privacy training.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Anticipated RFP Release: On or about March 6, 2026
- Anticipated Response Due: On or about April 24, 2026
- Primary Contact: Karley Hoyt (karley.hoyt@fema.dhs.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Jason Rivers (jason.rivers@fema.dhs.gov)
Additional Notes
Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) prior to award and complete Representations and Certifications online. The solicitation and any amendments will be posted on sam.gov; offerors are responsible for monitoring the site. Telephone or emailed requests for the solicitation will not be accepted.