Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Risk Assessment & Mitigation
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / United States Fire Administration (USFA) has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source) for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Risk Assessment & Mitigation training. FEMA/USFA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) due to their unique software and specialized knowledge. This project aims to provide fire service personnel with advanced training in WUI risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Capability statements from interested parties are due by June 25, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This acquisition seeks to provide training to fire service personnel on WUI risk assessment and mitigation. The SFPE's proprietary software and training materials are central to this effort, offering an engineering-based approach to WUI property fire risk assessments, moving beyond simple checklists. The project will support three (3) one-day and seven (7) two-day course deliveries in the field, teaching learners to use the SFPE WUI tool and apply mitigation strategies in their jurisdictions.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Agency: DHS / FEMA / USFA
- Intended Contractor: Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
- Justification: Sole source due to SFPE's unique software capabilities and specialized knowledge in WUI risk assessment and mitigation.
- NAICS: 611430 (Educational Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $15M
- Acquisition Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13)
- Place of Performance: Courses delivered "in the field" for fire departments.
Response & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists. However, the Government is seeking capability statements from other interested parties. These statements must provide sufficient technical data to demonstrate the capability to provide the same product/service. The Government will consider these statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within their discretion.
Key Dates & Submission
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
- Capability Statements Due: June 25, 2026, by 4:00 PM Eastern
- Submission Method: Email only, as MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment, to James Suerdieck (james.suerdieck@fema.dhs.gov).
- Contact: James D. Suerdieck (james.suerdieck@fema.dhs.gov)