Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke Tabletop Exercise

The Missoula MT agency is preparing for an upcoming procurement opportunity related to an extreme heat and wildfire smoke tabletop exercise. This is a pre-RFP signal, indicating that formal solicitation is expected but has not yet been issued. During a recent public meeting, the board discussed the approval of a scope of work and budget for this exercise, which is funded by the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research (UKAR) in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Vendors interested in emergency management, environmental services, or related fields should take note of this opportunity, as it may involve various aspects of planning and executing the exercise. An excerpt from the meeting states: “I am here requesting board approval of a scope of work and a proposed budget for an extreme heat and wildfire smoke combined event tabletop exercise. The funding is coming from University Corporation of Atmospheric Research UKAR and in partnership with NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We will be receiving up to $35,000 in reimbursable funds for all exercise related costs that we've sent in our proposed budget.” Agency: Missoula MT Signal type: pre_rfp Sentinel confidence: 100/100 Independent mentions: 1 Meeting date: 2026-08-06 / jurisdiction: Missoula MT Vendors and capture leads should monitor this opportunity closely as the formal RFP or RFQ is expected to be released in the near future.