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You read that right, as of October 2013 the federal government placed a bid opportunity on their “Fedbizopps” site soliciting bids for support of evacuation of the general population. Once questions over the bid began pouring in, the site updated this opportunity twice, most recently on January 24th.
The bid specifies a need for evacuation via motor coach in the event of a natural disaster, yet it is unclear of any dollar amount assigned as value for the services to be rendered.
“This is a synopsis for a single indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to obtain evacuation planning and operational support to facilitate a motor coach evacuation of the general population in response to Presidential-Declared Emergencies and Major Disasters within the continental United States.”
Theories are plentiful as to what disaster FEMA could be preparing for, however, they have outlined scenarios similar to hurricane Katrina being their motivation, along with the possibility of hurricanes off the Texas coast. Their document notes that even when evacuation orders are given directly from the POTUS, many would refuse to leave their dwellings.
If the POTUS declares a federal state of emergency and evacuation orders are given, will you abide?
Bid as posted on FedBizOpps:
Synopsis/Solicitation Number:
HSFE90-13-R-0013
Notice Type:
Pre-solicitation
Synopsis:
In accordance with FAR 5.207 (Preparation and transmittal of synopses), the following serves as the synopsis:
1. Action Code: Synopsis
2. Date:
3. Year: 2014
4. Contracting Office ZIP Code: 20472
5. Classification Code:
NAICS Code: 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, an Logistics Consulting Services) Product Service Code: R429 – Support – Professional : Emergency Response, Disaster Planning, and Preparedness Support
6. Contracting Office Address: 395 E. Street, S.W., 5th Floor, Patriots Plaza, Washington DC 20472-3205
7. Subject: Evacuation Planning and Operational Support for Motor Coaches
8. Proposed Solicitation Number: HSFE90-13-R-0013
9. Closing Response Date: The Government intends to issue a solicitation at least15 days after posting of this announcement
10. Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Contact points: Kimberly Coakley, kimberly.coakley@fema.dhs.gov and Sam Ansani, Sam.Ansani@fema.dhs.gov
11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number. Contract Award Number: To be determined. Solicitation Number: HSFE90-13-R-0013
12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: To be determined at time of award
13. Contract Line Item Number: To be released in solicitation
14. Contract Award Date: To be determined
15. Contractor: To be determined
16. Description:
a. This is a synopsis for a single indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to obtain evacuation planning and operational support to facilitate a motor coach evacuation of the general population in response to Presidential-Declared Emergencies and Major Disasters within the continental United States. This announcement constitutes only the synopsis and the solicitation will be posted on www.FedBizOpps.gov.
b. The anticipated IDIQ contract length is a one-year base period of performance and four one-year option periods.
c. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-69.
d. The NAICS code of this procurement is 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, an Logistics Consulting Services). This procurement is full and open.
e. Please reference the solicitation, once available, for all applicable provisions and clauses.
f. Please reference the solicitation, once available, for additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions.
g. Please reference the solicitation, once available, for offeror representation and certification.
h. Please reference the solicitation, once available, for proposal submission instructions and evaluation factors for award.
i. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this solicitation.
j. Please reference the solicitation, once available, for proposal due date.
k. If you have further questions, please e-mail Sam Ansani at Sam.Ansani@fema.gov and Kimberly Coakley at Kimberly.Coakley@fema.dhs.gov
17. Place of Contract Performance: To be determined on Task Order level. The Contractor may be required to attend frequent meetings and planning sessions at FEMA headquarters for coordination and planning purposes. The FEMA headquarters address is:
500 C Street S.W., Washington DC 20472
18. Set-aside Status: The NAICS code of this procurement is 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, an Logistics Consulting Services). This procurement is Full and Open.
Contracting Office Address:
395 E Street S.W.
Patriots Plaza — 5th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20472 – 3205
United States
Place of Performance:
Please see synopsis above for place of contract performance details
United States
Primary Point of Contact:
Kimberly Coakley
Kimberly.Coakley@fema.dhs.gov
Secondary Point of Contact:
Sam Ansani
Sam.Ansani@fema.dhs.gov
Patriots Plaza — 5th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20472
United States