NCEM SERT Exercise Services

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, through the North Carolina Emergency Management Exercise Branch, is soliciting proposals for technical expertise to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate all-hazards discussion-based and operations-based exercises. The selected contractor or multiple vendors must utilize the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program standards and possess a proven methodology for assessing the 32 core capabilities across the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal. The scope of work includes facilitating three quarterly exercises and one two-day functional exercise at the State Emergency Operations Center and three Regional Coordination Centers, with deliverables including exercise plans, situation materials, and After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans. The procurement will be awarded based on a Best Value method, utilizing a ranking system where technical qualifications may be traded off against price. Eligible vendors must be North Carolina registered entities in good standing and provide specific certifications regarding financial stability, non-collusion, and federal lobbying restrictions. Performance is subject to inspection and approval by the Contract Manager, with payments issued only after services are accepted. The contract value is estimated to be above the small purchase threshold but up to 1,000,000 dollars. Proposals must be submitted via the electronic Vendor Portal by November 5, 2026, and must include a detailed cost proposal and technical response.