National Medical Transport Support Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions raised by potential vendors following a Request for Information (RFI) or industry day related to an upcoming solicitation for paratransit vehicle services.

• Next Steps & Timeline: FEMA is currently in the Market Research phase and anticipates an RFP, but no firm timeline or evaluation criteria are established yet. A decision on next steps will occur after Market Research concludes.
• Vehicle Requirement: The requirement is for up to 3,500 paratransit vehicle seats per zone across four zones, with up to 25% being wheelchair accessible. The specific vehicle types will vary based on requests.
• Multiple Awards: The solicitation may be a multiple-award contract, allowing offerors to propose for all four zones or fewer. The final award structure will be determined after proposal evaluation.
• Scope of Services: Offerors must be able to provide all five required services within their proposed zone(s), including both ground and air transport.
• Teaming: FEMA will not provide a list of interested parties for teaming; this is the responsibility of the private sector.
• Solicitation Type: A full and open solicitation is open to all businesses. A set-aside will be used if sufficient competition exists for a specific socioeconomic category or small business.
• RFI Submission Format: The document cover page for RFI submissions does not count towards the 10-page limit and should adhere to 1-inch margins and 12pt font.

While specific details like evaluation criteria and exact timelines are pending Market Research, the Q&A clarifies the scope of services, potential for multiple awards, and the requirement to cover all services within a proposed zone. It also confirms the solicitation will likely be full and open unless a set-aside is determined necessary.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a flyer announcing a virtual Industry Day webinar hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically the Office of Response and Recovery | Response Directorate | Operations Capabilities Branch (OCB). The webinar is focused on the National Medical Transport Support Services (NMTS) Contract.

This event provides an opportunity for industry partners to learn about FEMA's requirements for contractor-managed, multi-functional medical support resources and capabilities. It is intended for vendors interested in competing for federal government contracts related to disaster medical support. The webinar will cover key considerations for doing business with FEMA, an overview of NMTS contract capabilities and scope of work, and a Q&A session with FEMA personnel.

• Webinar Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
• Webinar Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
• Registration Deadline: Close of Business, Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Platform: ZoomGov (pre-registration required)
• Registration Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/gYe6WN4nRfy1yg8aYNwZmQ
• Questions Contact: FEMA-Industry@fema.dhs.gov
• Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be available.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for information and market research purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. FEMA is seeking to understand industry capabilities for providing emergency medical services, including contractor-managed multi-functional medical support resources and capabilities for federal disaster response, evacuations, and national events. This includes staffed medical transport and licensed/certified medical personnel.

FEMA requires capabilities in the following areas:

• Medical Transportation:
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Ground Ambulances (up to 300 per zone).
  • Para-transit services (up to 3,500 seats per zone, with specific requirements for wheelchair accessibility).
  • Medical airlift (fixed and rotary-wing aircraft with flight crew and Air Medical Crew).
• Medical Personnel:
  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), and Paramedics (minimum 150 per zone).
• Support Teams:
  • Field Operations Team (FOT).
  • Communication Support Team (CST) to establish and support communication infrastructure.
• Ancillary Services:
  • Planning and Exercise Support.
  • Multi-Modal Transportation Medical Services.
  • Fixed Location Medical Support.
• Equipment:
  • Ground ambulances (Type I, II, III).
  • Para-transit vehicles (Types I-VI).
  • Fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
• Logistics:
  • Contractor responsible for staffing, stocking, and maintenance of all resources.
  • 24/7 operations capability.
  • Maintenance of a repository of responder credentials and training.
  • Provision of communication devices for asset tracking.

This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation. No contract type, period of performance, or estimated value is stated.

Respondents are requested to submit a capabilities statement by Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. The statement should adhere to a specific format (12 pt. font, 1-inch margins, 8.5"x11" paper, max 10 pages) and include company information, DUNS number, CAGE code, TIN, accounting/property management system status, NAICS code, business size, and a description of capabilities. Responses should be submitted via email to Kimberly.Coakley@fema.dhs.gov with the RFI # 70FB7026100000002 in the subject line.

Not specified in this notice. However, respondents are asked to provide their business size and socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned).

• FEMA has divided the Continental US into four geographical zones.
• A "full zone requirement" includes specific quantities of ambulances, aircraft, para-transit seats, and personnel.
• Respondents are advised that costs incurred in response to this notice are at their own expense.
• An Industry Day is scheduled for April 1, 2026.