01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Request for Information - Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Delivery Services
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Request for Information - Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Delivery Services
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
Partially disclosed. The title and attached draft PWS indicate the topic is CDP training delivery services, and attachments suggest resident and non-resident training level of effort. However, the evidence does not provide the actual deliverables/work content.
Not disclosed. The notice is an RFI for market research and does not describe a specific contract type or ordering mechanism.
Partially disclosed. The RFI references attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) documents for resident and non-resident training level of effort, but the notice excerpt does not state how work will be assigned.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Not disclosed. The evidence provided does not state eligibility criteria for respondents beyond submitting an RFI response. | Not Disclosed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | Partially disclosed. The notice states it is an RFI only, responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. It also states where RFI responses should be submitted electronically to named individuals. The evidence does not describe detailed evaluation factors or scoring. | Partially Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | Not disclosed. The evidence provided does not mention staffing standards or security/clearance requirements. | Not Disclosed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has developed this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit market research from industry. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information gathering purposes to identify sources that can provide support for the CDP. In accordance with RFO FAR 15.101(c), RFIs may be used when the Government wants to obtain price, delivery, market, or other capabilities information for planning purposes. Responses to these RFIs are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their RFI response. Respondents will not receive additional information in response to their submittal to the RFI and will not be notified of the resulting market research. Interested contractors shall submit their RFI responses electronically to Gary Topper, Contracting Officer, at gary.topper@fema.dhs.gov and Amanda Belden, Contract Specialist, at amanda.belden@fema.dhs.gov no later than 2:00 PM Eastern on October 9, 2026. Questions regarding this RFI are due no later than 2:00 PM Eastern on September 18, 2026. No phone calls accepted. The following documents are attached: RFI_CDP Training Delivery Services Draft Performance Work Statement Draft PWS Attachment 31 Resident Training Level of Effort Draft PWS Attachment 32 Non-Resident Training Level of Effort
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $71.76M across 4 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2022 | $3.83M | 6 | 1 |
| FY 2023 | $15.68M | 10 | 1 |
| FY 2024 | $27.32M | 24 | 2 |
| FY 2025 | $24.92M | 27 | 2 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 2 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70FA2022F00000016 | LEIDOS, INC. | Dec 17, 2025 | PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20) | 611430 / U006 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $15.38M | 8 |
| 70FA2024F00000009 | POTAWATOMI TRAINING, LLC | Sep 29, 2025 | PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20) | 541612 / R699 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $9.04M | 12 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS, INC. UEI MYKLJHTX3MM7 · CAGE 7LQ18 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 8 | $15.38M | Dec 17, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via GSA eLibrary Official website |
| POTAWATOMI TRAINING, LLC UEI CSDHX8S6TAK4 · CAGE 4RRK1 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 12 | $9.04M | Sep 29, 2025 | GETWAB profile |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full and open competition | A | 43 | $54.39M | 75.8% |
| Full and open after exclusion of sources | D | 24 | $17.37M | 24.2% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
One SAM.gov notice record was resolved for this procurement family.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70FA2026I00000001 Current Brief record Request for Information - Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Delivery Services | Sources Sought | Sep 8, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 2:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
2 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
No Set aside used
Unresolved requirement fields
7
12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in support for the CDP.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: No Set aside used
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: Partially disclosed. The RFI references attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) documents for resident and non-resident training level of effort, but the notice excerpt does not state how work will be assigned.
- You can show credible past performance for PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20) or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20).
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: No Set aside used
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.