How to Apply: Instructions for All Potential Transportation Service Providers

Onboarding for the 2024 FEMA Tender of Service Program Year is now CLOSED. Please see below for important instructions and dates.

All potential Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) must follow this application process EVERY PROGRAM YEAR.

To be considered for the 2024 Tender of Service Program Year, all onboarding documentation will need to be successfully submitted by March 29, 2024.

Please visit our Forms & Documents page to see the entire collection of program documents and guides."

Important Dates

2023 Program Year Ends: June 30, 2024

2024 Program Year Begins: July 1, 2024

View all important dates.

How to Apply

Current 1. Read Program Guidelines
2. Register on SAM.gov
3. Prepare Compliance Documents
4. TSP Registration Form
5. Upload Documents
6. Receive Approval

1. Carefully Read the Program Guidelines

Estimated time: Up to two hours

FEMA Standard Tender of Service (FEMA STOS)

The FEMA Standard Tender of Service (FEMA STOS) provides the terms and conditions for transportation and related services for Freight of All Kinds (FAK) for shipments moved by truck, rail, air, water, or a combination of these modes for FEMA. Additionally, it outlines requirements to be a part of the program and conditions that must be met to remain eligible. It applies to all tenders filed with FEMA. To become a FEMA-approved Transportation Service Provider (TSP) qualified to participate in providing freight transportation services, it is important to understand and carefully follow the contents of this document.

FEMA Uniform Rules Tariff (FEMA URT)

The FEMA Uniform Rules Tariff (FEMA URT) outlines the business rules and accessorial charges applicable to Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) providing transportation and logistics services for FEMA. The rules and accessorial charges contained in this publication will govern all costs and supersede any other URT documents for any transportation services provided to FEMA.

After You Apply and Been Approved
Follow these next steps for getting started in the 2024 Standard Tender of Service (STOS) Program.

Important Dates

2024

Dates	Description
February 1	Virtual Industry Day STOS onboarding opens for ALL TSPs for the 2024 STOS Program Year Reminder: ALL TSPs must apply annually
February 12	Onboarding Q&A session
February 23	Deadline to Receive TSP Registration Forms and LSCMS Access Control Forms for TSPs who are not 2023 FEMA-approved
March 6	Onboarding Q&A session
March 29	Onboarding closes for 2024 STOS Program Year
May 14 & 15	Transportation Procurement training on how to submit rates during the Rate Filing Cycle
May 31 - June 14	Rate Filing Cycle for all TSPs approved to provide Motor Freight services
June 30	2023 STOS Program Year officially ends; TSPS that did not re-apply are deactivated
July 1	2024 STOS Program Year begins