Sources Sought - Production and Technical Services

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to gather industry input on its Production and Technical Services (PTS) Architect-Engineer Services contract to support the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program. The solicitation seeks to understand potential improvements to the current contract structure, which currently covers three geographical zones with 5-year IDIQ contracts. FEMA is specifically interested in obtaining feedback on potential modifications to contract design, including geographical restructuring, task order competition, technical discipline organization, and contract length extension. The agency has developed eight detailed questions for industry respondents to provide comprehensive insights into potential contract enhancements. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by March 16, 2025, with the primary objective of informing FEMA's future acquisition strategy for flood hazard and risk information mapping services.

The current PTS contract has traditionally been awarded to large businesses, but FEMA is exploring the potential for small business set-asides in certain zones or disciplines. While no specific award value is mentioned in the notice, the contracts have historically been structured as hybrid agreements combining Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price elements. The proposed contract modifications may include extending contract lengths to 7-10 years, implementing independent verification and validation processes, and leveraging open-source methods and cloud-based tools. The contracts will support flood mapping projects that often extend beyond five years, with a focus on improving residual risk assessment capabilities. FEMA's market research aims to collect detailed feedback that will help refine the procurement approach for these critical mapping and assessment services, potentially creating more competitive and flexible contract vehicles for future Risk MAP program support.