Rapid Sheltering Alterntives

FEMA's Community Survivor Assistance Section is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) on rapidly deployable shelter solutions to replace current expeditionary tent systems for disaster survivor sheltering, with responses due July 17, 2026.

The agency seeks commercially available products that enhance safety, comfort, durability, and operational efficiency in austere, post-disaster environments. Core technical requirements include integrated or elevated flooring to prevent water intrusion, units weighing approximately 600 pounds or less, engineered wind and rain resistance with robust anchoring systems, passive ventilation with insect screening, lockable entry points and waterproof storage, and capacity to accommodate a family of five with flexible interior layouts. Shelters must operate across multiple climate zones including tropical, temperate, desert, arctic, and high-wind/heavy-rain environments.

Vendors must demonstrate verifiable capacity to fulfill large-order surges with established manufacturing and shipping timelines. FEMA is requesting detailed information across 18 categories, including production capacity for orders of 100, 500, and 1,000 units with lead times under normal and surge conditions, approximate unit pricing and volume discounts, transportation capabilities to continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, territories, and overseas locations, dimensional and weight specifications, installation requirements and timelines, site preparation needs, electrical compatibility, available amenities and accessories, and durability and reusability features.

Responses must include company name and address, UEI number, point of contact information, socioeconomic business classification, and applicable GSA Schedule or contract numbers. Submissions marked "Rapid Sheltering Alternatives" should be unclassified with proprietary information clearly identified; all information is subject to Freedom of Information Act disclosure.