Emergency Deployment and Mobilization Services

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking sources capable of providing emergency deployment and mobilization services. This Special Notice aims to identify potential vendors who can rapidly support HHS responders during critical events such as global pandemics, natural disasters, and national special security events. The RFI is focused on developing capabilities for quickly arranging commercial lodging, transportation, and travel services with extremely short notice periods. The agency is conducting market research to understand potential vendor capabilities for supporting large-scale emergency response deployments involving 50-500 personnel. The RFI was initially posted on December 17, 2024, with responses due by January 14, 2025.

Contractors interested in responding to this RFI will need to demonstrate the ability to coordinate complex logistical support within 12-24 hours of notification, including securing commercial lodging, arranging high-profile vehicle rentals, and managing travel arrangements for both domestic and international locations. The RFI includes a specific sample deployment scenario involving 104 responders being transported to Puerto Rico within 28 hours, which provides insight into the expected service capabilities. Potential vendors should be prepared to offer a 24/7/365 travel hotline, provide situation reports every two hours during deployments, and process travel rosters within 2-12 hours depending on group size. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 624230 (Emergency and Other Relief Services) and PSC code R429 (Emergency Response/Disaster Planning Support). Importantly, the government emphasizes that this RFI is solely for market research purposes and does not guarantee the issuance of a future solicitation or contract.