Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning

The contract titled Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning is a subcontract issued by the Centers for Disease Control-Ghc under the Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code of 922120, indicating it relates to public order and safety activities. The primary objective is to develop comprehensive national and regional emergency operations plans, ensuring alignment with federal preparedness standards and scalable response capabilities. It requires the contractor to design and execute simulation exercises that test plan effectiveness across multiple agencies and jurisdictions, identifying gaps and enhancing coordination mechanisms. The work also involves forming, training, and equipping rapid response teams to deploy swiftly during public health emergencies, with an emphasis on seamless interagency communication and operational readiness. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, and responses are due by August 14, 2026, providing a one-month window for qualified entities to submit proposals. There is no specified place of performance, suggesting the work may be performed across multiple locations or remotely, and no set-aside type is indicated, meaning open competition is expected. The contract supports a critical federal mandate to strengthen the nation’s capacity to respond to large-scale public health crises through proactive planning, realistic training, and robust team coordination. Successful bidders must demonstrate proven experience in emergency management, exercise design, and cross-sector collaboration to meet the urgency and complexity of the required tasks.