CBRNE Expertise and Technical Support

The CBRNE Expertise and Technical Support Master IDIQ is a multiple-award contract vehicle issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide specialized technical support and subject matter expertise for the agency's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Office. The contract vehicle specifically supports two primary units: the Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) and the CBRNE Programs Unit, focusing on delivering advanced technical, research, advisory, and program management services related to national emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Task orders under this vehicle cover a range of technical support services, including risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, capability assessments, and specialized training programs.

The task orders demonstrate a consistent pattern of awarding time and materials and firm-fixed price contracts to small businesses, with typical contract values ranging from approximately $132,000 to $1.7 million and performance periods spanning 6-24 months. Key contractors include HW Consulting, Incorporated (HWC), a woman-owned small business, and S C & A Inc. (Sanford Cohen & Associates), both of which have received multiple task orders for technical subject matter expert support. These task orders consistently focus on CBRN support, technical expertise, program management, and specialized training for regional incident response. The majority of task orders do not have specific set-aside designations, though some were designated as Total Small Business, indicating an emphasis on supporting smaller government contractors. The contracts are uniformly issued by FEMA's National Community Section and appear to support critical national security and emergency preparedness objectives.