How to Apply: Instructions for All Potential Transportation Service Providers

All potential Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) must follow this application process every program year.

To be considered for the 2026 Tender of Service Program Year, all onboarding documentation should be successfully submitted by March 27, 2026.

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

We recommend reading through all the steps outlined below and in our onboarding guide to determine if working with FEMA is a good fit for you.

IMPORTANT DATES

2025 Program Year:
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

2026 Onboarding:

Opens: Feb. 2, 2026
Deadline for new applicants: February 20, 2026
Closes: March 27, 2026

View all important dates.

How to Apply

当前 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
Been approved? Follow these steps to finalize your access to all the necessary systems to remain eligible for the FEMA STOS Program.

Important Dates

Dates	Description
July 1, 2025	The 2025 FEMA STOS Year begins.
Feb. 2, 2026	Virtual Industry Day STOS onboarding opens for ALL TSPs interested in applying for the 2026 STOS Program year. REMINDER: ALL TSPs must apply annually.
Feb. 9, 2026	Onboarding Q&A session
Feb. 20, 2026	Deadline to receive TSP Registration Forms and LSCMS Access Control Forms (step 4 outlined above) for TSPs who did not participate in the 2025 FEMA STOS program
March 27, 2026	Onboarding closes for the 2026 STOS Program Year
May 5 & 6, 2026	Transportation Procurement training on how to submit rates during the Rate Filing Cycle
May 22 – June 5, 2026	Rate Filing Cycle for all TSPs approved to provide motor Freight services (TL, LTL, and TTHU services)
June 30, 2026	2025 STOS Program ends and all TSPs not approved for the 2026 Program year are deactivated
July 1, 2026	2026 STOS Program Year begins