The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is preparing to release its Grant Programmatic, Administration, and Technical Support (GPATS) solicitation for the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) on November 15, 2025. The opportunity will be released as an 8(a) set-aside with an estimated value between $50 million and $100 million, supporting FEMA’s mission to administer federal grants that strengthen national preparedness and resilience.
The BPA will provide a range of grant management, administrative, and technical services that ensure FEMA’s grant programs are efficiently executed and compliant with federal requirements.
Opportunity Snapshot
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Office: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Grant Programs Directorate (GPD)
- Status: Pre-RFP (anticipated release November 15, 2025)
- Estimated Value: Estimated Value: $50M–$100M (APFS projection; Deltek currently lists $15M based on the incumbent BPA ceiling)
- Competition Type: 8(a) Set-Aside
- Contract Type: BPA (FFP and T&M task orders)
- Duration: Date of award – May 31, 2031
- NAICS: 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Place of Performance: Washington, D.C.
- Incumbent: Metaphase Consulting LLC (awarded 2022 BPA, $15M ceiling)
- Estimated Award Date: Q3 FY2026
Why This Matters
The upcoming FEMA GPD GPATS solicitation will consolidate FEMA’s ongoing need for expert support in grant program management, policy implementation, and administrative operations. The contract is critical to FEMA’s delivery of billions in federal grant funding each year, including programs such as the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG), and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program.
Work is expected to include:
- Programmatic and administrative support for GPD grant activities
- Data management, reporting, and compliance tracking
- Technical assistance and training for state and local grantees
- Logistics and operational support for grant lifecycle management
This new BPA will likely expand FEMA’s contracting base and provide long-term opportunities for qualified 8(a) small businesses to support critical grant administration functions through FY2031.
How OST Can Help You Win
OST Global Solutions has supported over $200 billion in government contract wins, including multiple DHS and FEMA programs. We can help your team position early and prepare for this 8(a) competition by:
- Building a targeted capture strategy to strengthen your 8(a) positioning and relationships within FEMA GPD
- Developing compliant, persuasive proposal volumes aligned to FEMA’s technical and management requirements
- Identifying partners with relevant FEMA grant management or administrative experience
- Providing graphics and desktop publishing (DTP) services for professionally designed proposal packages
- Offering proposal rescue and color team support to elevate your submission before the RFP closes
With the RFP expected next month, now is the time to align teaming, update capability statements, and assess FEMA past performance.
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