Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source IDIQ for Training Requirements Related Crisis Management System (CMS) WebEOC Platform

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Response Directorate, Operations Division proposes to enter into a contract on a basis of other than full and open competition with ESi Acquisitions, Inc. for training to support FEMA's custom developed WebEOC Crisis Management System. FEMA has a requirement to develop and provide routine and emergency WebEOC training and qualifications for the National and Regional Watch Centers, Response Coordination Centers, IMAT's and JFO's to support FEMA's nations response and recovery responsibilities using the WebEOC Crisis Management at all FEMA locations. Proposed Contractor: ESi Acquisitions, Inc. The requirement is to develop and provide FEMA specific WebEOC Crisis Management System classroom and web based courses, handbooks, instruction and training that qualifies personnel for FEMA watch and response positions and provides continuing education units (CEU) in accordance with the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and International Association of Emergency Managers. The training will allow FEMA employees to meet and maintain FEMA Qualification Standards (FQS) and provide CEU's to its employees and emergency management partners for professional development and certification as FEMA WebEOC Crisis Management System experts capable of providing training and support across the nation. [ X ] Authority is FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The anticipated period of performance is for one 8 month base period with two 1 year options. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination by the Government not to comptete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion fo the Government.