AMENDMENT - Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Arbitration Services
Updated
Solicitation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for work in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Due Oct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4), 5 days left.
| Solicitation number | FEMA_70FB8026R00000020 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| Office | New Orleans Contract Ops Mgmt Bra |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | All Other Legal Services (541199) |
| Product or service code | R418 |
| Place of performance | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4) (5 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
Amendment 10-23-2026 Updated RFP SF1449; updated PWS; Updated Pricing Template; Updated Evaluation Factors; ADDED: Responses to Questions Attachment 4. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) subpart 12.2, “Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award,” conjuction with procedures in RFO Part 15.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. FEMA Solicitation 70FB8026R00000020 is issued an a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government seeks an Advisory and Assistance Support (A&AS) Contract to provide qualified arbitrators to the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office.
FEMA estimates up to 1,700 arbitrations hearings to take place during the Period of Performance of this contract, with 55% of cases occurring during the Base Period, 35% occurring in Option Period 1, and 10% occurring in Option Period 2. FEMA estimates a weekly average of up to 8 arbitration hearings. See RFP and PWS Attachments.
Contracting contact
- Lisa G. Thibodeaux · [email protected] · 504-250-1022
- Sharon Edwards · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541199, a business counts as small if it has no more than $20.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 23, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Oct 15, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4)
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