DRAFT Disaster Overseas Transportation (DOTS) US Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico (VIPR)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive Disaster Overseas Transportation (DOTS) services to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract. Services include containerized and breakbulk cargo handling, ocean freight, air transportation, cross-docking operations, container staging yards, warehouse storage, equipment leasing, and material handling across CONUS and OCONUS locations. Key contract requirements include Jones Act compliance, 48-hour operational readiness upon task order award, 24/7 operations, capacity to handle approximately 4,000 containers/trailers monthly, comprehensive insurance coverage, and achievement of 98 percent on-time delivery for urgent requirements and 95 percent for standard requirements. The government will evaluate proposals using a best-value trade-off methodology across five factors: Demonstrated Experience, Technical Capability & Management Approach, Assurance Plans, Past Performance, and Price, with non-price factors weighted more heavily. Critical deadline dates include May 8, 2026 for submission of questions, May 15, 2026 for Phase I proposals, and May 26, 2026 for Phase II proposals and past performance questionnaires.

This procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with a NAICS code of 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. The contract encompasses a 12-month base period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month extension periods extending through June 30, 2029. The minimum guaranteed contract value per award is $3,000, with the ceiling amount to be determined at contract award. Key personnel requirements include a Contracts Administration Program Manager and Contractor Operations Project Manager, each requiring at least seven years of experience in logistics and transportation. Large business contractors must address small business subcontracting goals of 47 percent overall small business, 5 percent small disadvantaged business, 3 percent HUBZone, and 5 percent women-owned small business participation. Contractor proposals are valid for 180 days, with Phase II submissions limited to 28 pages maximum plus an unlimited pricing schedule in Excel format.