FEMA NTED Task Order for Support Services 70FA2026Q00000010

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, "NTED TOPR," is for logistical, managerial, administrative, and consultative services to support FEMA's National Training and Education Division (NTED) in reviewing curricula, auditing training delivery, and conducting Review Boards for training sponsored by DHS/FEMA. The services are aligned with NAICS code 541611 and Product Service Code U008. The government is seeking a GSA Schedule solution.

• Review of all-hazards curricula.

• Audit of training delivery.

• Conduct of Review Boards.

• Logistical, managerial, and administrative support.

• Specific tasks include:

  • Curriculum Review
  • Instructor Audit
  • Grant Application Review Consultation and Logistics Support
  • 508 Testing and Evaluation

• Services are non-severable.

• Contract Type: Time and Materials (T&M) Task Order.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (12 months) with four 12-month option periods, totaling up to 60 months.

• Estimated Task Order Amount: Between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 (inclusive of options), not guaranteed.

• Quotations are due by 04/13/2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• Submission is in two parts: Phase I (Technical Quotation) and Phase II (Technical Quotation and Business Quotation).

• Evaluation factors for Phase I include Technical Approach. Phase II includes Staffing Plan and Key Personnel, Corporate Experience, Management Approach, and Price.

• Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Pricing must be based on GSA Schedule labor categories and rates.

• Attachment "D," Pricing Worksheet, must be completed in MS Excel format.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 541611, Size Standard: $21.5M.

• The SOW (Attachment A) and QASP (Attachment B) are provided.

• Offerors must use their GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) labor categories of best fit.

• No open market services or supplies are permitted.

• A notice regarding Garud Technology Services (GTS) providing contract specialist support is included.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for logistical, managerial, administrative, and consultative services to support the National Training and Education Division (NTED) within FEMA's National Preparedness Directorate (NPD). The services will aid in the review of all-hazards curricula, audit of training delivery, and conduct of Review Boards for training sponsored by DHS/FEMA/NTED/TPP. The goal is to ensure high-quality training development and delivery.

• Review of course content and materials (onsite and online).

• Instructor audits.

• Grant application review consulting and logistics support.

• 508 Testing and Evaluation.

• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) review of training course materials.

• Consultation services for course review processes and Section 508 compliance.

• Development of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

• Monthly progress reports, annual reports, and final contract reports.

• Kickoff meeting attendance.

• This is a Time and Materials (T&M) contract.

• The estimated Task Order amount is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 (inclusive of options).

• The period of performance includes a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.

• Base Period: 09-14-2026 through 09-13-2027

• Option Period 1: 09-14-2027 through 09-13-2028

• Option Period 2: 09-14-2028 through 09-13-2029

• Option Period 3: 09-14-2029 through 09-13-2030

• Option Period 4: 09-14-2030 through 09-13-2031

• Offerors must submit a two-part quotation: Phase I - Technical Quotation and Phase II - Technical Quotation and Business Quotation.

• Key Personnel requirements are detailed, including specific roles like Project Manager, Senior Consultant, SMEs, and others.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Staffing Plan and Key Personnel, Corporate Experience, Management Approach, and Price.

• Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Quotations are due by 04/03/2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• Vendor questions are due by 03/13/2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541611 (Management Consulting Services)

• Size Standard: $21.5M

• The solicitation is issued under GSA's Multiple Award Schedule/Federal Supply Schedules/Professional Services Category.

• Offerors must use their GSA MAS labor categories of best fit.

• Attachment A: Statement of Work (SOW)

• Attachment B: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

• Attachment C: NTED Solicitation Questions Template

• Attachment D: Pricing Worksheet

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions and answers related to Solicitation 70FA2026Q00000010, dated March 31, 2026. It clarifies various aspects of the solicitation, including incumbent information, past performance requirements, SOW versions, key personnel, labor categories, experience requirements, and submission details.

• Incumbent Information: Acclaro Research Solutions, Incorporated is the incumbent, with contract number 70FA2021F00000076 and a value of $6,027,119.39 over 5 years.
• SOW Version: The SOW dated 03/05/2025 is the correct version.
• Key Personnel: The DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester is a required Key Personnel position and has been added to Attachment D. The Senior Advisor position requires 8 years of experience, as clarified and revised in the SOW.
• Labor Categories: Offerors may propose up to four unique labor categories. Attachment D has been updated to accommodate these.
• Experience Requirements: The Senior Advisor position requires 8 years of experience. Past performance must be within the last 5 years.
• Submission Details: The proposal due date is April 10, 2026. Specific page limits and submission instructions are detailed within the solicitation.
• Travel: While Attachment D notes no anticipated travel for task orders, CLINs carry a $200,000 NTE for travel each period, with travel being reimbursable.
• Remote/Hybrid Work: Remote and hybrid work are permitted for all roles, with onsite presence required only when dictated by specific tasking.

This document provides critical clarifications that bidders must consider when preparing their proposals. Key areas of clarification include the correct SOW version, specific experience requirements for key personnel, the inclusion of the DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester as a key role, and details on labor categories and travel budgets. Bidders should review these clarifications carefully to ensure their proposals accurately address all requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet for the National Training and Education Division TOPR 70FA2026Q00000010. It outlines the estimated costs for each period of performance, including base year and four option periods.

• Period of Performance: 09/14/2026 through 09/13/2031.
• Cost Breakdown per Period (Base and each Option):
  • Labor: $0.0
  • Travel: $200,000.0
  • Other Direct Costs: $95,000.0
  • Fees for Other Direct Costs: $7,000.0
  • Total per Period: $302,000.0
• Overall Total (5 Years): $1,510,000.0
• Labor Categories (detailed in Base Year and Option Period sheets): Includes roles such as Project Manager, Senior Consultant, Sr. Mgmt Analyst, Consultant, SME Categories 1-4, Senior Advisor, DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester, and Instructional Systems Designer. Note that all labor totals are listed as $0.0 in the provided data.

This worksheet provides a detailed breakdown of anticipated costs for travel, other direct costs, and associated fees across the potential five-year period of performance. Bidders should use this as a basis for developing their own pricing proposals, paying close attention to the specified amounts for travel and other direct costs, and noting the zero labor cost allocation in this document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for support services for the National Training and Education Division (NTED) of FEMA's National Preparedness Directorate (NPD). The services involve logistical, managerial, administrative, and consultative support for tasks related to the review of all-hazards curricula, audit of training delivery, and conduct of Review Boards for training sponsored by DHS/FEMA/NPD/NTED/TPP. The objective is to ensure the development and delivery of consistently high-quality training.

• Onsite Review: Logistical and administrative support for course reviews, including review of course content and materials by three Independent Third-Party Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Online Review: Logistical and administrative support for online course reviews, including review of course content and materials by three Independent Third-Party SMEs.

• Course Re-certification: Desk reviews for course recertification, including review of course content and materials by three Independent Third-Party SMEs.

• Instructor Audit: Assessment of course delivery and instructor methodology by one Independent Third-Party consultant.

• Grant Application Review Consulting and Logistics Support: Facilitation of grant application reviews using the Delphi Method or other consensus-building techniques, and support for virtual and face-to-face meetings.

• NIMS Review: Objective evaluation of NTED-funded courses for consistency with National Incident Management System (NIMS) concepts, principles, and key terms.

• Consulting Services: Support to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of course review processes.

• Section 508 Compliance: Testing of software products, web-based materials, and documents for Section 508 compliance, including providing a remediation plan if defects are identified.

• Deliverables: Various reports including Monthly Progress Reports, Annual Reports, Final Contract Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, and specific deliverables outlined in the SOW.

• Contract Type: Time and Materials.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, totaling up to 60 months.

• Estimated Task Order Amount: Between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 (inclusive of options).

• Quotation Due Date: April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• Submission: Two-part quotation: Phase I (Technical) and Phase II (Technical and Business).

• Evaluation Factors: Phase I includes Technical Approach. Phase II includes Staffing Plan and Key Personnel, Corporate Experience, Management Approach, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• NAICS Code: 541611 (Management Consulting Services).

• Set Aside: 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation is issued under GSA's Multiple Award Schedule/Federal Supply Schedules/Professional Services Category.

• Offerors must use their GSA MAS labor categories of best fit.

• Attachment A: Statement of Work (SOW) dated 03/05/2025.

• Attachment B: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) dated 01/28/2026.

• Attachment C: NTED Solicitation Questions Template dated 11/17/2025.

• Attachment D: Pricing Worksheet dated 11/09/2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet for the National Training and Education Division TOPR 70FA2026Q00000010. It outlines the estimated costs for a base period and four option periods.

• Period of Performance: September 14, 2026, through September 13, 2031 (1 base year + 4 option years).
• Cost Breakdown per Period: Each period (Base Year, Option Periods 1-4) includes estimated costs for:
  • Labor: $0.0
  • Travel: $200,000.0
  • Other Direct Costs (ODCs): $95,000.0
  • Fees for ODCs: $7,000.0
  • Total per Period: $302,000.0 (Note: Base Year Total in ICGE Summary sheet is $295,000.0, while individual period totals are $302,000.0. The overall total reflects the sum of individual period totals).
• Overall Total: $1,503,000.0
• Labor Categories (Base Year and Option Periods): Details specific labor roles (e.g., Project Manager, Senior Consultant, SME Cat. 1-4, Instructional Systems Designer) with minimum education and experience requirements. However, all labor hours are listed with a total labor cost of $0.0 for each period.

This worksheet provides a detailed breakdown of anticipated costs for the task order, including travel and other direct costs, across the entire period of performance. Bidders should use this information to understand the cost structure and to inform their own pricing proposals. The zero labor cost listed for all categories suggests that labor costs may be addressed separately or are implicitly included elsewhere, which bidders should clarify.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for bidders to submit questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation. It is intended to standardize the format of inquiries.

• Item #: A unique identifier for each question/comment.
• Questions / Clarifications / Comments: The section where bidders will input their specific questions or comments.
• Solicitation Reference: A field to reference the relevant solicitation number.
• Date: The date the question or comment is submitted.

Bidders should use this template to formally submit any questions they have about the solicitation requirements, scope, or any other aspect of the opportunity. This ensures that all inquiries are captured in a consistent format, facilitating efficient review and response by the government.