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Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) for Guam, CNMI and American Samoa 2026

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking to establish a multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for Disaster Overseas Transportation Support. This initiative is designed to provide essential disaster response transportation, staging, and staffing support across OCONUS territories, specifically targeting Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. The procurement is forecasted for 2026 under NAICS code 483111 and includes a specific set-aside to ensure at least one award is reserved for a capable small business vendor. The contract aims to ensure robust logistical capabilities are in place to manage emergency transportation and staffing needs within these specific Pacific regions.

General Info

FEMA seeks IDIQ contracts for overseas disaster transportation and staffing support in Pacific territories.

Agency

Department of Homeland Security → Federal Emergency Management Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → Federal Emergency Management Agency

Contacts3 people available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Michael Cimato

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Karley Hoyt

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Amy ConnollySmall Business Specialist/APFS Coordinator

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The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive disaster response transportation, staging, and staffing support for the OCONUS territories of Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, and American Samoa.
The Federal Emergency Managemeny Agency intends to award a multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. One award will be reserved for a small business vendor who is found capable of performing the requirement in its entirety.

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