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Request for Information - FEMA Public-Assistance Technical Assistance (PA-TAC) VI Contract

ID: FEMA-RFI(PA-TAC-VI) • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Description

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), on behalf of the Public Assistance (PA) Division under the Recovery Directorate and the Office of Response and Recovery, has developed this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit market research information from industry.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. It is not a Request for Proposal, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, a Solicitation, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in the RFI. This RFI is part of a Government market research effort to determine the scope of industry capabilities and interest and will be treated as information only. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary and the Government will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a Solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities, website www.fbo.gov, at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that Solicitation announcement separately from any response to this announcement.

This RFI does not restrict the Government's acquisition approach on a future Solicitation.

NO PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED OR ACCEPTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow up information requests.

Please complete the RFI "AnswersTemplate (RFI - PA-TAC VI)" and send the responses to the following:

  • Sharon Edwards, FEMA Contracting Officer, e-mail address: sharon.edwards3@fema.dhs.gov
  • Erich Ducote, FEMA Contracting Officer, email address: erich.ducote@fema.dhs.gov
  • Subject Line shall include the following title: RFI Response (Company Name), PA-TAC VI

Responses should be received no later than Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 2:00 pm ET. No phone calls accepted.

The following documents are attached:

  • DRAFT PWS - PA-TAC VI
  • Request for Information (RFI) - PA-TAC VI
  • Answers Template (RFI - PA-TAC VI)
Background
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically the Public Assistance (PA) Division under the Recovery Directorate and the Office of Response and Recovery, has issued this Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research information from industry.

This RFI is part of a government effort to assess industry capabilities and interest in supporting FEMA's mission of helping people before, during, and after disasters. The PA program is critical for providing disaster assistance through various projects across state, local governments, tribes, and private non-profits following disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies.

Work Details
The contractor will provide support to the Public Assistance (PA) Program and FEMA in both Continental United States (CONUS) and Overseas Continental United States (OCONUS). Tasks may include:
- Assisting FEMA staff in delivering the PA Program through technical assistance contracts.
- Providing professionals and non-professional personnel to support federal employees from all ten FEMA Regions and Headquarters.
- Participating in the development of proprietary or source selection information which may create an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI).
- Ensuring compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Managing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) responsibilities including liability for equipment until acknowledged by FEMA.
- Submitting Technical Monitor Certification reports for review prior to invoicing.
- Following invoicing procedures that require submission no later than the last day of the month following service delivery.
- Participating in Task Order Proposal Requests (TOPRs) based on competition among awardees, including mobilization of staff for multiple task orders.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed primarily in the Continental United States (CONUS) and potentially in Overseas Continental United States (OCONUS) locations as specified in individual task orders.
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Overview

Agency
Community Survivor Assistance [DHS - FEMA]
Response Deadline
Jan. 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EST (original: Jan. 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Jan. 21, 2026, 2:03 p.m. EST (updated: Jan. 21, 2026, 5:16 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC
R429 - Support- Professional: Emergency Response/Disaster Planning/Preparedness Support
Place of Performance
United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000,000 - $1,500,000,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
17%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the Community Survivor Assistance.
On 1/21/26 Community Survivor Assistance issued Sources Sought FEMA-RFI(PA-TAC-VI) for Request for Information - FEMA Public-Assistance Technical Assistance (PA-TAC) VI Contract due 1/28/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541611 and PSC R429.
Primary Contact
Name
Sharon Edwards   Profile
Email
sharon.edwards3@fema.dhs.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Erich Ducote   Profile
Email
erich.ducote@fema.dhs.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY > COMMUNITY SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE SEC
FPDS Organization Code
7022-AMDA
Source Organization Code
100176826
Last Updated
Feb. 15, 2026
Last Updated By
sharon.edwards3@fema.dhs.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 15, 2026