C -- Draft Synopsis for Standby Technical Assistance Contract (TAC)

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is planning to establish a Standby Technical Assistance Contract to engage Architect-Engineer firms for providing technical support, consulting, and project management services related to disaster operations under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This contract is currently in the planning stage, and the information released serves as a request for information rather than an official solicitation or commitment by the government. Interested firms are invited to participate in a preproposal conference scheduled for July 10, 2002, at the Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., with advance registration and questions required by July 8 and June 28, respectively. The contract aims to ensure rapid and effective disaster-related assistance through technical expertise and management support as needed in emergency situations. This announcement does not guarantee issuance of a solicitation nor any payment for information provided during this RFI process. The primary agency coordinating this initiative is the Information Technology Commodities and Telecommunications office within the Department of Homeland Security. The detailed draft synopsis and statement of work are made available to aid potential contractors in understanding the scope and expectations of the proposed agreement, which will be performed in locations not specifically defined at this time.