Disaster Relief and Preparedness ALT Support (HAP ALT)

The Disaster Relief and Preparedness ALT Support (HAP ALT) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a master vehicle awarded by the United States Army Expeditionary Contracting Command - 410th Contracting Support Brigade for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support services in the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Area of Responsibility. The contract encompasses Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, focusing on providing supplies, materials, equipment, leases, and direct support for disaster preparedness and relief efforts. With a potential value of $500 million and an ordering period extending until September 2028, the contract enables rapid procurement of resources to support partner nations' emergency management and humanitarian needs.

Task orders under this IDIQ predominantly feature firm fixed-price delivery orders ranging from approximately $75,000 to $750,000, with most task orders supporting specific humanitarian assistance projects in countries like Guatemala, Peru, El Salvador, Belize, and Dominica. Prime contractors frequently include small businesses such as Contingency Management Group LLC, Carolina Linkages (Safe Ports), Msgi Corporation, X-Eeto Inc., and Johnstek Inc., with many being minority-owned, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. While most task orders do not have a specific set-aside designation, some are designated as total small business awards. Common project scopes include emergency operations center equipment installation, firefighting equipment procurement, breathing apparatus supply, and direct support for disaster relief infrastructure. The primary funding agency is the Department of the Army Southern Command, with task orders focusing on building partner nations' disaster response capabilities.