Famine Early Warning Systems Network 7 (FEWS NET 7)

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network 7 (FEWS NET 7) is a Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support global food security monitoring and early warning efforts. The contract provides technical and operational support for monitoring food insecurity conditions in up to 26 countries, with a focus on delivering timely, accurate, and transparent early warning information to the U.S. Government and its partners. The primary objective is to help prevent and mitigate potential famine and acute food security challenges by providing comprehensive analysis and strategic planning support.

Task orders under this IDIQ are consistently awarded to established international development contractors, with Chemonics International and Tetra Tech ARD prominent among the prime contractors. Recent task orders range in value from approximately $11 million to $138 million, typically using a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure and having performance periods between three to seven years. The task orders cover distinct operational pillars, including strategic planning, activity design support, livelihood baseline activities, and early warning monitoring. None of the observed task orders utilize small business set-asides, despite the original solicitation having a partial small business set-aside component. The place of performance is primarily global, with administrative functions centered in Washington, D.C., and operational activities spanning multiple developing countries experiencing food insecurity challenges.