FEMA NTED Task Order for Support Services 70FA2026Q00000010

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for support services for the National Training and Education Division (NTED) of FEMA's National Preparedness Directorate (NPD). The services involve logistical, managerial, administrative, and consultative support for tasks related to the review of all-hazards curricula, audit of training delivery, and conduct of Review Boards for training sponsored by DHS/FEMA/NPD/NTED/TPP. The objective is to ensure the development and delivery of consistently high-quality training.

• Onsite Review: Logistical and administrative support for course reviews, including review of course content and materials by three Independent Third-Party Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Online Review: Logistical and administrative support for online course reviews, including review of course content and materials by three Independent Third-Party SMEs.

• Course Re-certification: Desk reviews for course recertification, including review of course content and materials by three Independent Third-Party SMEs.

• Instructor Audit: Assessment of course delivery and instructor methodology by one Independent Third-Party consultant.

• Grant Application Review Consulting and Logistics Support: Facilitation of grant application reviews using the Delphi Method or other consensus-building techniques, and support for virtual and face-to-face meetings.

• NIMS Review: Objective evaluation of NTED-funded courses for consistency with National Incident Management System (NIMS) concepts, principles, and key terms.

• Consulting Services: Support to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of course review processes.

• Section 508 Compliance: Testing of software products, web-based materials, and documents for Section 508 compliance, including providing a remediation plan if defects are identified.

• Deliverables: Various reports including Monthly Progress Reports, Annual Reports, Final Contract Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, and specific deliverables outlined in the SOW.

• Contract Type: Time and Materials.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, totaling up to 60 months.

• Estimated Task Order Amount: Between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 (inclusive of options).

• Quotation Due Date: April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• Submission: Two-part quotation: Phase I (Technical) and Phase II (Technical and Business).

• Evaluation Factors: Phase I includes Technical Approach. Phase II includes Staffing Plan and Key Personnel, Corporate Experience, Management Approach, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• NAICS Code: 541611 (Management Consulting Services).

• Set Aside: 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation is issued under GSA's Multiple Award Schedule/Federal Supply Schedules/Professional Services Category.

• Offerors must use their GSA MAS labor categories of best fit.

• Attachment A: Statement of Work (SOW) dated 03/05/2025.

• Attachment B: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) dated 01/28/2026.

• Attachment C: NTED Solicitation Questions Template dated 11/17/2025.

• Attachment D: Pricing Worksheet dated 11/09/2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet for the National Training and Education Division TOPR 70FA2026Q00000010. It outlines the estimated costs for a base period and four option periods.

• Period of Performance: September 14, 2026, through September 13, 2031 (1 base year + 4 option years).
• Cost Breakdown per Period: Each period (Base Year, Option Periods 1-4) includes estimated costs for:
  • Labor: $0.0
  • Travel: $200,000.0
  • Other Direct Costs (ODCs): $95,000.0
  • Fees for ODCs: $7,000.0
  • Total per Period: $302,000.0 (Note: Base Year Total in ICGE Summary sheet is $295,000.0, while individual period totals are $302,000.0. The overall total reflects the sum of individual period totals).
• Overall Total: $1,503,000.0
• Labor Categories (Base Year and Option Periods): Details specific labor roles (e.g., Project Manager, Senior Consultant, SME Cat. 1-4, Instructional Systems Designer) with minimum education and experience requirements. However, all labor hours are listed with a total labor cost of $0.0 for each period.

This worksheet provides a detailed breakdown of anticipated costs for the task order, including travel and other direct costs, across the entire period of performance. Bidders should use this information to understand the cost structure and to inform their own pricing proposals. The zero labor cost listed for all categories suggests that labor costs may be addressed separately or are implicitly included elsewhere, which bidders should clarify.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for bidders to submit questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation. It is intended to standardize the format of inquiries.

• Item #: A unique identifier for each question/comment.
• Questions / Clarifications / Comments: The section where bidders will input their specific questions or comments.
• Solicitation Reference: A field to reference the relevant solicitation number.
• Date: The date the question or comment is submitted.

Bidders should use this template to formally submit any questions they have about the solicitation requirements, scope, or any other aspect of the opportunity. This ensures that all inquiries are captured in a consistent format, facilitating efficient review and response by the government.