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Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) - Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico (VIPR)

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This contract focuses on providing comprehensive transportation and logistical support to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in response to disaster situations. Due to limited FEMA capacity in these areas, particularly with warehousing space and personnel, there is a critical need to supply life-sustaining materials such as water, meals, generators, fuel, and other essential resources quickly and efficiently. The contract is designed as a multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle, enabling FEMA to task orders based on the evolving needs during disaster response and recovery operations. The scope includes a full range of transportation services covering air, maritime, and ground modes from points of origin at ports of entry to final destinations, along with warehousing, equipment, and labor necessary to carry out these functions. This support is crucial for the restoration of infrastructure, medical services, and provision of basic human needs post-disaster. The contract, identified under the NAICS code 483111, emphasizes partial set-aside for small businesses and is managed by FEMA within the Department of Homeland Security. Key contacts are provided for coordination, ensuring effective communication throughout the contract lifecycle.

General Info

Provides disaster transportation, logistics, warehousing for US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, FEMA managed.

Agency

Department of Homeland Security → Federal Emergency Management AgencyView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

Partial

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AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → Federal Emergency Management Agency
Contacts3 people available
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Department of Homeland Security → Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Brian Smith
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Sekou Owens Sr
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Mary McHaleSmall Business Specialist/APFS Coordinator
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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A major part of the response and recovery effort revolves around supplying the affected area with Initial Response Resources (IRR). These include life supporting and life sustaining IRRs such as but not limited to water, meals, cots, tarps, plastic sheeting, blankets, sandbags, generators, and fuel which are needed to lessen damage before or after a disaster. FEMA has limited readiness in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico due to the deficiency in warehousing space and minimum full time FEMA/CORE personnel located there to support the magnitude of this response. Additionally, FEMA needs to move Inter-agency resources and support functions into the affected areas to support critical needs such as infrastructure, electricity and sewage repairs; provide medical requirements and services; and bring basic human needs like water and meals to those in need. FEMA would like to establish a multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle that provide all-inclusive transportation and shipping services for these locations. Task Order awards and execution will be driven by the response to the disaster and particular needs. Functions to be performed: FEMA has determined that a full suite of transportation services such as air, maritime, and ground transportation (including point of origin at both air/sea ports to destination) is key to fulfill the requirement. In addition, warehousing services, essential equipment, and all necessary labor to fulfill such transportation services, are needed to successfully complete FEMA’s mission in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

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