RFI for GSA Emergency Acquisitions in support of FEMA
Overview
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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 General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL), is conducting a Sources Sought (RFI) to identify qualified firms capable of providing a wide variety of emergency acquisition support for FEMA during disaster events. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
TTL seeks sources that can provide commercial supplies and services similar to those described in the Commonly Used Sheltering Items & Service Listing (CUSI-SL) (Attachment 1). This includes items like sheltering supplies, hygiene kits, cleaning items, medical equipment, and pandemic kits. Key requirements include:
- 24x7 availability of key personnel during Presidentially declared emergencies.
- Accelerated response times for Requests for Support (RES): as few as 5-8 hours for supply quotes and 12-24 hours for service quotes.
- Rapid delivery/performance timeframes: at least 30% within 24 hours, 60% within 48 hours, and full fulfillment within 72 hours for supplies.
- Close working relationships with transportation networks for rapid re-direction of shipments.
- Real-time visibility and GPS tracking for all commodities.
- Ability to respond to delivery discrepancies within 10 days and pick up returns within 10 days.
- Provision of regular status reports.
TTL is particularly interested in firms specializing in emergency operations and disaster recovery support services that can act as leads to compile recovery solutions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to inform the establishment of a future buying instrument for emergency acquisitions. This notice does not guarantee a contract award.
Additional Notes
Firms should detail their capabilities to meet the general requirements, their continuity of operations plan, operational capacity, and any existing government contracts relevant to emergency requirements. Attachment 1, the CUSI-SL, is crucial for understanding the types and quantities of supplies FEMA procures for disaster response sheltering.