When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. The work is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (Due November 12, 2026)

SUMMARY

SEPTA is seeking a qualified contractor to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate a comprehensive two-year Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) to strengthen its preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience capabilities.

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DESCRIPTION

The selected contractor will support SEPTA in implementing a progressive exercise program consisting of two workshops, two tabletop exercises (TTXs), and two full-scale exercises (FSEs) over a two-year period. The program aims to validate plans, procedures, policies, and interagency coordination across SEPTA's multimodal transportation system. Services include exercise planning, facilitation, evaluation, documentation, and program management. All services must be completed by August 2028.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating HSEEP-compliant workshops, tabletop exercises, and full-scale exercises
Key personnel should have completed FEMA's L-146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training
Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification is preferred for key personnel
Must provide three past-performance references for projects of similar scope, size, and complexity
Must provide one physical copy of the Technical Proposal and one physical copy of the Price Proposal in separately marked envelopes
Must provide one flashdrive with the Technical Proposal and one flashdrive with the Price Proposal
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Must certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 (debarment)
Must maintain insurance coverage as specified in the contract

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TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 19th, 2026

Question Deadline: October 26th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 12th, 2026

Anticipated Board Approval: Early 2027

Anticipated Contract Start: March 1st, 2027

Project Completion: August 2028

Issuing Agency

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

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