ALL QA UAS Industry Day Webinar Answers 06062025-FINAL.pdf

Question Report Report generated time 5/28/2025 13:19 Topic Webinar ID Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Services Virtual Industry Day 161 327 1328 Question Details

# Question Answer

1 Will today's slides be available to share?

Yes, they were emailed to all participants on 5/29/25 and will be uploaded to SAM.gov

2 Do you buy more through Sam.Gov or eBuy? Market Research determines where we solicit for requirements.

Can you please share the address to share capability statements?

Thanks

See slide 19 - Email: FEMA-Industry-Registration@fema.dhs.gov;

Subject Line: UAS Capabilities [Company Name] Due by: COB- June 9, 2025

4 Set aside small business? 8a? VOSB?

A set-aside is still undetermined at this time, we are currently conducting Market Research.

5 Is this IDIQ for hardware/equipment, services, or both? FEMA is not purchasing any hardware, FEMA is seeking services.

For the requirement, are you accepting drones from Israel manufacturers? Unknown at this time.

7 Will these slides be shared?

Yes, they were emailed to all participants on 5/29/25 and will be uploaded to SAM.gov

Multiple award? Any deliberate small business participation/set aside requirements? Thank you ma'am.

A set-aside is still undetermined at this time, we are currently conducting Market Research.

9 Who will provide piloting? FEMA, the Contractor? The contractor will provide the pilot

With the three lines of effort, are you looking to utilize multiple UAS’s to accomplish this? Example: 1 small UAS for confined spaces, 1 larger for logistics delivery? Yes, we are looking for assets to fulfill the capability

Will the proposed Q3 2025 solicitation include fixed wing aerial imagery capabilities?

We are looking to fulfill the mission set with the correct UAS capability.

If the solicitation is going to be posted Q3 2025 how is the capability statement due on June 9?

We are anticipating posting the solicitiaon Q32025 (July - September), this is subject to change.

What about UEI and CAGE along with Socio economic on capability statement?

Yes, please add your UEI, CAGE and Socio Economic status to the capability statement.

Is FEMA familiar with the SourceAmerica Mentor Protege Program https://www.sourceamerica.org/mentorprotege Thank you for providing the information.

15 Will there be a SBA mandate for the large primes?

If the solicitation is posted as a full and open requirement with no setaside, then a Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be required for large business.

16 Will a list of attendees be made available? No, the attendess list will not be provided.

Thank you for doing this. In the brief, on the Capabilities Statement slide, it said that these were due by Monday 9 June. Is there something due by 9 June prior to the requirements being posted on SAM.gov in Q3?

If you would like to submit a capabilites statement it is due by June 9, 2025. Nothing else is due at this time.

Thank you all for your support!

Thank You

Thank you for attending!

Can you please provide a Link to presentation Presentation was emailed to all participants and uploaded to SAM.gov

19 Is there an RFP or scope of work

We are currently in the Market Research Phase, there is not an RFP yet. The scope of work is outlined in the presentation slides uploaded in SAM.gov.

20 For the Imagery UAV: Are you only considering VTOL UAVs? No.

21 For the Imagery UAV: Will you consider runway dependent UAVs? Yes.

22 For the Imagery UAV: What is the total amount of payload required?

The payload will vary based on the requirements of the mission at the time. For imagery alone, there will likely not be a significant payload requirement.

For the Imagery UAV: How much power do you anticipate needing for this UAV?

Mission requirements will always vary. However, for Ortho mosaic imagery, the platform will likely require significant stamina for sustained mapping missions in addition to real time feeds

24 For the Imagery UAV: Are you interested in purchasing this UAV? No.

For the Imagery UAV: Are you considering a COCO UAV Program for this?

When the contract is utilized, it will be on an as needed basis only.

The contractor will own and operate the platform with specifically defined deliverables.

Is there anyway we can a copy transcript of the meeting or questions and answers sent for additional information?

A Transcript will not be provided. However, the Q&A andpresentation will be posted on SAM.gov

Is FEMA only interested in acquiring hardware, or are software and other operations practices within scope?

The platforms will be operated by the contractor with specific deliverables. This may require the use of image processing software depending on the mission requirements.

Can you describe how important it is to deconflict manned and unmanned aircraft during emergency response

We work in direct coordination with the FAA and other agencies participating in the area for safety of flight - including manned and unmanned aircraft .

Are there additional contract opportunities such as SBIRs in addition to what you have planned for Q3? Please monitor SAM.gov and GSA ebuy for additional oppurtunties

Will this market research and resulting contract be a “services only” or will in include hardware equipment for GOV use? Services only at this time

Is it the intent to procure drones for these applications, or if it also encompasses the provision of on-call drone operator services for projects?

This will be a contractor owned and operated service. The contracts will be activated on an as needed bas

Is coverage required nationwide, or would it be acceptable for a firm to focus on specific geographic zones or regions only?

The contractor will likely be required to respond to all US States and Territories based on the mission requirements at the time.

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