FEMA Blankets 2013-2016

The FEMA Blankets 2013-2016 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Division to secure a reliable source for woven cotton blankets. The primary objective of this contract vehicle was to ensure FEMA could consistently procure blankets for disaster survivors during emergency response efforts and maintain stock at distribution centers nationwide. The contract specifically sought 100 percent woven cotton blankets that meet specific technical requirements, including specifications for size, material composition, and performance characteristics.

Task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a focus on blanket procurement for disaster relief and distribution center replenishment, particularly in response to events like Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The delivery orders typically range from small purchases around $250 to larger orders exceeding $50,000, with ceiling values consistently below the master contract's $46 million total ceiling. Prime contractors have included both small businesses and established textile manufacturers such as Hyman Brickle & Son Inc. (Northwest Woolen Mills) and American Textile Systems, LLC. The task orders reveal a preference for firm fixed-price contracts and occasionally utilize small business set-aside designations. Distribution centers in Texas, specifically Fort Worth and Frederick, were common performance locations, underscoring the contract's role in supporting regional disaster preparedness and response capabilities.