Bid guide
How to bid on Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) from FEMA
What FEMA is buying and why it matters
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for multiple contractors to provide comprehensive transportation and shipping services. These services will cover air, sea, road, or other modes of transport.
Shipments will originate from either the continental United States or outside the continental United States. The destinations are American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. This opportunity is significant for transportation and logistics firms.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation has a two-phase response process. Phase I responses are due by 12:00 PM ET on October 2, 2026.
Phase II responses are due later, by 12:00 PM ET on October 30, 2026. Make sure to submit your responses by these deadlines.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for transportation and logistics companies. Firms with experience in multimodal shipping, including air, sea, and road transport, will be well-suited.
Vendors with capabilities for both continental US and outside continental US origins, and experience with shipments to US territories in the Pacific, are particularly relevant for this contract.
How to respond
To access the solicitation details, you will need to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account to view all the documents, though for some bids, this is not required.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documents and attachments. Pay close attention to the specific requirements for both Phase I and Phase II submissions.
Highlight your firm's experience with similar large-scale, multi-modal transportation projects, especially those involving overseas destinations or disaster relief efforts. Clearly articulate your capacity to handle diverse shipping needs and origins. Ensure all required forms and information are completed accurately and submitted on time for both phases.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Emergency Management Agency; the original posting controls.