Acquisition Support Services

The contractor will provide comprehensive acquisition and procurement support services to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen its ability to execute mission-critical procurement activities across all levels of DHS acquisitions, including Level 1, 2, and 3 programs as defined by DHS Directive 102-01-001, as well as acquisitions below those thresholds. The scope of work includes end-to-end lifecycle support covering both pre-award and post-award phases such as policy development and review, procurement strategy formulation, drafting of procurement documents, market research, synopsis and solicitation preparation, price negotiation assistance, proposal evaluation, contract administration, and audit response support. These services are designed to enhance FEMA’s operational efficiency, compliance, and capacity to acquire goods and services in a timely and effective manner. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541611 and is specifically set aside for small businesses, with performance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Point of contact for general inquiries is John Houck, and Amy Connolly serves as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator, ensuring small business participation and guidance throughout the procurement process. The contract aims to build sustained expertise within FEMA’s acquisition infrastructure, enabling the agency to respond more effectively to emergency and non-emergency missions through improved procurement practices and increased programmatic agility.