Request for Information - FEMA Public-Assistance Technical Assistance (PA-TAC) VI Contract

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research for the upcoming PA‑TAC VI (Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract VI). The effort will result in a multi‑year, nationwide advisory and assistance IDIQ contract that supports FEMA’s Public Assistance program, providing services such as site inspections, technical support, program management, equipment‑rate updates, loan program assistance, appeals, audits, and analysis. Up to five vendors may be awarded, each required to field a broad mix of technical staff (approximately 100 FTE) across engineering, architecture, planning, construction, finance, and related specialties. The contract will be structured with labor‑hour rates, a small PMO overhead (≤ 4 % of labor costs), and reimbursable travel/ODC costs, with a base period of Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027 and up to four one‑year options. Key compliance requirements include background investigations, CUI training, 508 accessibility, AI principles, and extensive reporting (weekly security rosters, monthly Technical Monitor Certifications, and prompt invoicing). • Primary services: field inspections, technical assistance, program delivery management, equipment‑rate development, loan program support, appeals/audits, analytical support, cost‑estimating format assistance, and consolidated resource center tasks. • Required labor mix: ~100 full‑time equivalents spanning civil, structural, electrical, mechanical engineering; architecture; construction management; planning; finance; quality assurance; and related specialties. • Contract structure: hybrid IDIQ with fixed‑price PMO fee (≤ 4 % of labor), labor‑hour rates for each labor category, and reimbursable travel/ODC. • Performance period: Base year Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027 plus up to four optional one‑year extensions (total potential five‑year term). • Mandatory compliance: background investigations (Tier 2 or higher), CUI safeguarding, Section 508, AI principles, weekly security roster, monthly Technical Monitor Certification, and prompt invoice submission.