Department of Homeland SecurityIssuing agency·Santa Fe, NM·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIThis 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.
The contractor shall furnish a roster of qualified arbitrators, develop and maintain the roster, schedule and conduct arbitration hearings (both virtual and in-person), review claims, assess damages, maintain confidentiality, uphold due process, and issue final written decisions. The contractor will also manage start-up tasks including a kickoff meeting, personnel security documentation, and quality control plans. The work includes travel to New Mexico for in-person hearings, badging and GFE pickup, and training. The contractor must also submit weekly progress reports and a final report.
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