Grant Programmatic, Administration, and Technical Support (GPATS) for FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate (GPD)

The Grant Programmatic, Administration, and Technical Support contract supports FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate by delivering a broad range of services essential to the effective operation of federal grant initiatives. This includes end-to-end support for the grants lifecycle, from initiation through closeout, along with the development of analytical and reporting tools designed to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. The contractor will assist in improving management strategies, strengthening compliance with federal regulations, organizing and facilitating stakeholder engagements, and planning and executing meetings and outreach activities. Additional responsibilities encompass completing both short-term tasks and long-term strategic projects as directed by the program office under issued call orders, which may be structured as Firm-Fixed Price or a Hybrid model combining Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Materials arrangements. This contract is designated under the 8(a) Small Business Program and falls under NAICS code 541611 for Management Consulting Services. The place of performance is in Washington, District of Columbia, with primary points of contact including Christopher Engstrom and Christopher Rafuse for programmatic inquiries and Amy Connolly serving as the Small Business Specialist. The contract does not have a posted solicitation number and is currently listed as a forecast, indicating it is in the pre-solicitation planning phase. Vendors must be certified under the 8(a) program to be eligible, and the contract is intended to foster small business participation in federal grant support services through the Department of Homeland Security.