FEMA_RFI_HSFE90-14-I-0018_Transitional_Sheltering_Assistance_Program.pdf

FEMA Request for Information –Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program

HSFE90-14-I-0018

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and market research planning purposes; it does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgment of receipt – ONLY IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned.

A. PURPOSE

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. FEMA is seeking information for the FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program and how to enhance the Public Facing Website Component. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

Further, FEMA is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

B. ATTACHMENTS

• Attachment A – TSA Statement of Objectives (SOO)

• Attachment B – JADE-TSA Contractor ICD

• Attachment C – 4300A Sensitive Systems Policy v.10

• Attachment D – 4300A-N Interconnection Security Agreements

• Attachment E – Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002

• Attachment F – Interim Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

• Attachment G – NIST Special Publication 800-63-1

B. CURRENT STATE

FEMA currently has a contractor that provides Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program.

FEMA is exploring additional capabilities for an enhanced Public Facing Website Component.

C. RESPONSES

• Responses, in Adobe Acrobat format, are due no later than 12:00pm EST 8 July 2014 and should be submitted via e-mail only to Sam.Ansani@fema.dhs.gov. Please limit responses to no more than 35 pages. Please be advised that all submissions / responses become Government property and will not be returned.

• Proprietary information should be kept to the minimum and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information.

When submitting a response, the following must be provided on company letterhead or pricing document:

1. Full company name: ________________

2. Business Address: ___________________

3. Business size: ______________________

4. Point of Contact for negotiations to include Phone Number and E-mail:

5. Proposal Expiration Date: ________________________

6. Quantity Discounts: __________________________

7. Payment Discount Terms: _______________________

8. Cage Code: ___________________________

9. DUNS Number: _________________________ mailto:Sam.Ansani@fema.dhs.gov

10. Tax ID Number: _________________________

To be eligible to receive an award resulting from a potential solicitation, contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). To register with SAM, visit sam.gov.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

D. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

Questions regarding this announcement MUST be submitted in writing by e-mail to Sam.Ansani@fema.dhs.gov. Please e-mail questions regarding this RFI no later than 12:00 pm EST on 18 June 2014 this will allow sufficient time to acquire and post answers. All answers to questions will be posted. No answers will be sent directly to inquirers.

mailto:Sam.Ansani@fema.dhs.gov

D. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT