SCMS Request for Information 1.3

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

Logistics Management Directorate (LMD), Logistics Systems Division (LSD) Supply Chain Management System (SCMS)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

1. EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW & STRATEGIC INTENT

1.1. Purpose: FEMA is conducting market research to identify commercially available capabilities and acquisition approaches for the transition, implementation, operation, maintenance, modernization, and support of its Supply Chain Management System (SCMS). FEMA will assess cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions or service models that provide end-to-end supply chain visibility and management for disaster-response commodities and equipment, including procurement and enterprise-resource-planning interfaces, warehouse and transportation operations, in-transit visibility, point-of-distribution support, and financial reconciliation. 1.2. Non-Binding Market Engagement: This RFI is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, commitment by the Government, or authorization to incur costs. No contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI. FEMA has not made final decisions regarding the requirement, acquisition strategy, competition approach, NAICS code, PSC, contract type, set-aside strategy, period of performance, or solicitation schedule. A response to this RFI is not required to participate in any future solicitation. 1.3. Acquisition Strategy and Contract Vehicle Considerations: FEMA will consider existing DHS Department-wide and other available contract vehicles, as applicable, in developing its acquisition strategy. This RFI does not indicate a final decision to establish a new contract vehicle or conduct open-market procurement.
1.4. Small Business and Socioeconomic Participation: FEMA encourages capable small business concerns to respond to this RFI, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, participants in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns.
1.5. Proprietary Information and Disclaimers: Respondents shall clearly identify and mark the specific portions of their submissions that contain proprietary or trade-secret information. FEMA will handle properly identified information in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and