Overview
The FEMA Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a four-year, multiple-award contract vehicle established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This BPA provides a comprehensive suite of test and evaluation (T&E) services to support FEMA’s Mission Support Office and Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), ensuring that all FEMA IT systems and applications meet rigorous standards for performance, security, and compliance.
Key Features
- Contract Type: Multiple-Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Contract Number: 70FA3124A00000002
- Managing Agency: FEMA, Department of Homeland Security
- Set-Aside: 8(a) competed on GSA MAS
- Ceiling Value: $25 million
- Ordering Period: December 2023 – December 2027 (4 years)
- Number of Awardees: 5 (all bidders awarded)
- Eligible Users: FEMA Mission Support Office, Office of the CTO, and other FEMA directorates/programs
Scope of Services
The BPA covers a broad range of Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) and Test & Evaluation (T&E) services, including:
- Functional and Non-Functional Testing of all existing and new FEMA IT systems and applications
- System, Infrastructure, and Pilot Testing for enhancements and new deployments originating within OCTO
- Support for On-Premise and Cloud Environments approved by FEMA
- Business Rules/Process Testing
- Integration and API Testing
- Performance and Tuning
- Manual and Automated Testing Approaches
- Compatibility with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Cloud Migration Initiatives
- Quality Assurance and Compliance Validation
Task Order Details
- Task Order Types: Issued for individual projects/services under the BPA
- Task Order Duration: Typically align with the BPA’s four-year period, but may vary by project
- Performance Locations: FEMA sites nationwide and remote/virtual support as needed
Benefits
- Enterprise-Level Coverage: Supports all FEMA directorates and programs, ensuring agency-wide IT quality and compliance
- Modern Testing Practices: Leverages best practices in test automation, Agile, DevSecOps, and cloud technology
- Flexible, Scalable Engagements: Multiple awardees and task order structure allow FEMA to address evolving IT testing needs efficiently
- Small Business Utilization: 8(a) set-aside expands opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses
For more information about TestPros’ capabilities and participation under the FEMA IV&V BPA (70FA3124A00000002), or to discuss potential task order opportunities, please contact our U.S. Federal Subcontract Vehicles team.