DR4832TN Direct Lease BPA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking Property Management Companies and Housing Solution vendors through a Request for Quote (RFQ) 70FBR425Q00000044 to provide temporary housing for disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Helene in Tennessee. The solicitation calls for furnishing 46 turnkey residential units ranging from 1-4 bedrooms, located within specified counties, that meet HUD housing standards and are near public transportation. Quotes will be evaluated using a best value approach considering three factors in descending order: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. The solicitation requires vendors to provide fully furnished, move-in ready properties with all utilities included, and potential modifications for accessibility. Quotes are due by January 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM CT, with the government intending to issue one or more firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under FAR Part 13.

The contract is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 531110 (Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings) with a $34M size standard, targeting property management companies capable of providing housing solutions. The performance period runs from January 20, 2025 to January 19, 2027, with options to extend services up to 6 additional months. Monthly rental rates are capped at 200% of Fair Market Rent, ranging from $1,438 to $3,124 depending on unit size and county. The program covers eight specifically impacted Tennessee counties: Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington Counties, with the primary place of performance being Elizabethton, TN. FEMA will provide security deposits and cover utilities, with properties requiring exclusive FEMA use and 60-day termination rights. The total estimated contract value approaches $75,319,468.80, covering direct labor, travel costs, and housing unit expenses.