Request for Information - Planning & Exercise Technical Assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking highly qualified vendors to provide advanced technical assistance through the Planning and Exercise Division Technical Assistance Contract (PEDTAC). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify contractors capable of delivering specialized expertise in disaster planning, exercise execution, strategic advisory services, and advanced analytics to support FEMA's national disaster response and preparedness capabilities. The contract will cover nine primary service areas, including planning support, plan validation, exercise design, training, data analytics, stakeholder engagement, IT support, quality assurance, and program management. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in emergency management, compliance with federal standards like the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and ability to operate in both unclassified and classified environments. Responses are due by April 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM and should be submitted electronically to karley.hoyt@fema.dhs.gov, with a maximum of 15 pages detailing corporate capabilities, project experience, and compliance strategies.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. The contract period of performance extends to June 30, 2030, with work to be performed at FEMA Headquarters, regional offices, and potentially disaster field offices. Contractor personnel will be required to meet stringent security clearance requirements and possess specialized roles such as Senior Planners, Geospatial Analysts, Exercise Planning Specialists, and Instructional Systems Designers. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will focus on filling critical skills gaps within the government workforce by procuring highly specialized technical capabilities and operational support. The procurement will target vendors with demonstrated expertise in complex disaster planning, strategic advisory services, and cutting-edge analytics to enhance FEMA's operational readiness and response capabilities across federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.