Rapid Sheltering Alterntives

FEMA is soliciting information on commercially available, rapidly deployable shelter solutions to replace its existing expeditionary tent systems for use in disaster survivor housing. The agency seeks innovative, durable, and climate-adaptable shelters that prioritize safety, comfort, and operational efficiency in austere post-disaster conditions. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to fulfill large-scale orders with aggressive manufacturing and shipping timelines, ensuring timely delivery to affected areas. Solutions should require minimal site preparation, be easily transportable and deployable by small teams, and support long-term reuse to reduce lifecycle costs and environmental impact. The shelters must perform reliably across a wide range of environmental conditions, from extreme heat to freezing temperatures, and align with FEMA’s mission to provide effective, scalable housing for displaced populations. The solicitation, titled Rapid Sheltering Alternatives and identified by number 70FB8026I00000006, is a sources-sought notice posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026. It is managed by the Office of Community Survivor Assistance within the Department of Homeland Security, located in Washington, D.C. Primary point of contact is Bernetta Massey-Jones, reachable by phone or email for inquiries. The place of performance is expected to be nationwide, with focus on disaster-affected regions across the United States. Interested parties must respond through the designated SAM.gov portal by the deadline to be considered for future procurement opportunities.