When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 3, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Mississippi State Department of Health. The work is located in Mississippi, United States.

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Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement Exercise and Training Support Service

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Mississippi, United StatesPosted: October 26, 2026Deadline: December 1, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking bids for comprehensive training and exercise coordination, development, and execution to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been in business providing similar services for a minimum of five years
Must be registered to do business with the State of Mississippi
Must possess a professional license or certification to teach emergency response courses
Must be qualified to teach ten or more emergency response courses
Must be financially stable or solvent

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

October 26, 2026: Invitation for Bid Issue Date

November 3rd, 2026: Questions Submission Deadline

November 6th, 2026: Anticipated Posting of Written Answers

December 1st, 2026: Bid Package Submission Deadline

December 2nd, 2026: Anticipated Bid Opening

December 7th, 2026: Anticipated Date of Notice of Intent to Award

January 6th, 2027: Anticipated Period of Performance Start

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 3, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Mississippi State Department of Health

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DESCRIPTION

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is soliciting sealed bids for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement Exercise and Training Support Services. The awarded contractor will provide personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities to execute two preparedness partner meetings, three HSEEP-compliant tabletop exercises, and two HSEEP-compliant full-scale exercises, along with associated training, evaluation, and after-action reporting. The contract term is one year, from January 6, 2027, through December 31, 2027.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 3, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Mississippi State Department of Health. The work is located in Mississippi, United States.

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