Matthew A. Raible is a Contracting Officer. Matthew is associated with 33 contracts. Activity spans Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
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The Department of Homeland Security, through the National Continuity Section, intends to award a sole source contract to Safeware Inc. for the procurement of ten complete sets of structural firefighting gear for the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center. The requirement specifies the delivery of custom Fire Dex protective gear, including TecGen 71 coats and pants, which must comply with NFPA and OSHA standards. The estimated value of this procurement is no more than 50,000 dollars, with a period of performance spanning 365 days from the receipt of the order.
This procurement is being conducted under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), as it has been determined that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements. The action is categorized under NAICS code 811310 and 315990. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may express their capability to respond to the requirement by contacting Abigail Skinner by September 14, 2026.
Department Of Homeland Security0,
VA,
20135,
USA$50Kest.
NAICS
315990
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls for the preventive and remedial maintenance of four government-owned YORK chillers at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Virginia. The period of performance is scheduled from September 10, 2026, to September 9, 2027. This procurement is conducted under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), as only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements. The requirement falls under NAICS code 811310.
The scope of work requires at least one scheduled preventive maintenance visit per month and 24/7 telephone availability for remedial services, with a four-hour response time during normal business hours and a maximum 24-hour response for after-hours calls. All services must adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications using new OEM parts. Key deliverables include a written initial condition report within ten days of a joint inspection, quarterly oil analysis reports, and training certifications for cleared employees.
Due to the sensitive nature of the facility, the contractor and its subcontractors must possess a DSS Top Secret facility clearance, and all on-site technicians must hold individual Top Secret clearances and be manufacturer certified. Personnel are required to execute DHS Non-Disclosure Agreements and comply with MWEOC security regulations and CFR 44, Part 15. The pricing structure consists of a monthly preventive maintenance charge, hourly rates for remedial work, and cost-reimbursable parts. Interested parties were directed to respond by September 10, 2026.
Department Of Homeland Security0,
VA,
20135,
USA
NAICS
811310
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
The Department of Homeland Security, through the National Continuity Section, intends to award a sole source contract to Hach Company for the maintenance, calibration, and certification of 13 pieces of water treatment monitoring equipment. The services will be performed quarterly at the Mt. Weather Emergency Operations Center in Berryville, Virginia, specifically within Building 720 at the Water Shop. This procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) because Hach Company is the only authorized servicing company capable of providing the required Instrument Performance Certificates necessary to comply with state mandates for reading accuracy.
The contract period begins with a one-year base period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with an estimated base cost of 17,000 dollars. The agreement includes four additional option years, extending the potential period of performance through September 29, 2031. Classified under NAICS code 811210, the requirement involves four quarterly instrumentation calibrations per year. Interested parties were directed to submit their capability statements to the primary point of contact, Abigail Skinner, by September 8, 2026.
Department Of Homeland Security0,
VA,
20135,
USA$17Kest.
NAICS
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
The Department of Homeland Security intends to award a sole source contract to Static Power Conversion Services, Inc. for the preventive and remedial maintenance of Uninterruptible Power Supply equipment and batteries at the Mt. Weather Emergency Operations Center. The performance period for this requirement runs from September 29, 2026, through September 28, 2031. This procurement is justified under the authority that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements.
Qualified technicians must hold individual Defense Security Services Top Secret Clearances, and the contractor must maintain a Top Secret Facilities Clearance. Additionally, technicians must be factory certified for specific manufacturers including Mitsubishi, APC, Powerware, MGE, and Liebert, as well as various battery types such as C&D, Eaton, CSB, DEKA, and Power Sonic. Interested parties must submit their capability and interest to the designated point of contact by August 27, 2026.
Department Of Homeland Security0,
VA,
20135,
USA
NAICS
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency is soliciting information from vendors capable of providing security technologies to support the National Continuity Section within its Office of Continuous Operations. Vendors are invited to submit initial capability statements detailing their services and products relevant to the requirements outlined in the associated documentation. The government will evaluate submissions and may schedule briefings with selected vendors based on their stated capabilities, with no set-aside provisions applied to this solicitation, making it open to all eligible businesses. The solicitation is identified by number 70FA5026I00000010 under NAICS code 561621 and remains open for responses until June 23, 2026, with potential for follow-up activities beyond that date.
Submissions must be sent electronically to three designated FEMA email addresses: fema-mw-security-branch@fema.dhs.gov, upton.burdette@fema.dhs.gov, and matthew.raible@fema.dhs.gov. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Matthew Raible, reachable at 540-542-2248 or via email. The contracting office is based in Berryville, Virginia, while the primary place of performance is located in Bluemont, Virginia, with a ZIP code of 20135. This sources-sought notice is not a request for proposals or a guaranteed award, but rather an opportunity for vendors to present their capabilities and influence future procurement efforts by demonstrating alignment with federal security needs.
Department Of Homeland SecurityBluemont,
VA,
20135,
USA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking a firm fixed price contractor to provide antenna services maintenance and support at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Bluemont, Virginia, with the work centered on quality control for prefabricated structures and scaffolding, including visual reviews of MWEOC-responsible antenna structures. The contract has a base period of one year from June 22, 2026, to June 21, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions, potentially extending performance through June 21, 2031. All work is to be performed onsite at the Mount Weather facility, and the contractor must comply with stringent security requirements, including maintaining a DCSA TOP SECRET facility clearance, ensuring all personnel hold active TOP SECRET clearances and are U.S. citizens or naturalized citizens, and passing NCIC background checks. Personnel must also complete annual IT security awareness training, unauthorized disclosure training, OPSEC awareness briefings, and initial and biennial CUI protection training, with full compliance required within specified timeframes after contract award. The Statement of Work is attached as Attachment A, and all deliverables must be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for inspection and acceptance in accordance with FAR 52.246-4.
Proposals are due on June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time and must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file not exceeding 25 MB, with no .exe or .zip files, and must be sent to Matthew.Raible@fema.dhs.gov. Hard copies and hand delivery are prohibited. Offers must include separate technical and price proposals, fully executed representations and certifications, and proof of an active Virginia contractor’s license from VADPOR issued within three business days of submission. The solicitation number is 70FA5026Q00000006, and award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the government, evaluated on technical experience and capabilities, past performance, and price, using FAR 13.106-2 techniques for price analysis. All contract administration, invoicing, and payment are governed by federal regulations; invoices must be emailed to FEMA-AR@fema.dhs.gov in PDF format with required details including CLIN, shipment information, and contractor contact details, and payment will be made via electronic funds transfer. The contracting officer is Matthew Raible, and the
Department Of Homeland SecurityBluemont,
VA,
20135,
USA
NAICS
237130
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
PSC
5820
Communications, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive fire suppression maintenance services at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Bluemont, Virginia. The scope includes monthly preventive maintenance and immediate remedial response for a complex array of fire protection systems, including 76 wet-sprinkler systems, 8 pre-action systems, 2 dry-sprinkler systems, 7 Ansul-based kitchen hood systems (4 commercial and 3 small), 1 paint booth clean agent system, 1 foam-based suppression system, and 6 fire pumps. All work must comply with NFPA 13, NFPA 17, NFPA 17A, NFPA 25, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 72 standards, as well as original equipment manufacturer specifications. Maintenance must be scheduled monthly with equal workload distribution, and contractors must respond within four hours during normal business hours and no more than 24 hours after hours, with penalties applied for delays. Comprehensive reporting is required after every visit, detailing tasks performed, parts replaced, and time spent.
Contractors and their subcontractors must possess an active, fully adjudicated Top-Secret security clearance, with no sponsorship available from FEMA for new clearances. A DD Form 254 will be issued, and all personnel must comply with MWEOC security protocols including facility access procedures that add up to an extra hour per visit for vehicle and equipment inspection. Annual Operations Security and Insider Threat training is mandatory for all cleared staff, with certification due within 30 days of contract award and for new hires within 30 business days of joining. Contractors must submit a capabilities statement detailing prior similar contracts with tasks performed, duration, and dollar value, and explicitly confirm their active Top-Secret clearance status. Small business status and socioeconomic category must be declared. The contract requires a designated point of contact for operational notifications and mandates 90 days’ written notice to the Contracting Officer before any personnel changes. Preventive maintenance costs are bundled into a monthly charge, while remedial work and additional materials are billed based on hourly rates, parts markup, and actual cost plus overhead and profit as outlined in the contractor’s proposal. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact.
Department Of Homeland SecurityBluemont,
VA,
20135,
USA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking a contractor to perform a tenant buildout for an existing office structure, requiring the provision of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the project. This solicitation is designated as a HUBZone set-aside and is identified under solicitation number 70FA5026Q00000002, posted on January 9, 2026. The work will take place in Grassy Creek, Virginia, with the office located in Berryville, Virginia. Interested contractors must be licensed in Virginia, including the prime vendor.
The final Request for Quote (RFQ) will include official deadlines and details for submitting questions, with the current response deadline set for February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM. A site visit is tentatively scheduled for around January 22, 2026. The contracting opportunity falls under NAICS code 236220, related to commercial and institutional building construction. FEMA’s National Continuity Section within the Department of Homeland Security is the contracting office, and the primary point of contact for this solicitation is Matthew A. Raible. Further information and updates will be available on the SAM.gov portal.
Department Of Homeland SecurityGRASSY CREEK,
VA,
20135,
USA$5M–$10Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction