FEMA & State Agencies Experiencing Shortage of Qualified Contractors

USBRI has Partnered Up with Multiple Agencies & Created a Service for Businesses to Assist in Natural Disaster Response & Relief Contracts

  • Proper Agency Contact Information
  • Important steps that must be taken
  • Immediate Contracting & Sub-Contracting Opportunities with Direct Contact Information
  • Facilitate & submit applicable registrations & certifications required by FEMA/DLA/DHS/GSA/Army/State Agencies
  • Useful information about specific industries and the current Phase Level of the Response & Rebuild Project

There are primarily ONLY 4  ways to obtain contracts after a Natural Disaster due to the fact that the Department of Homeland Security and the Defense Logistics Agency has teamed up with FEMA to oversee the process. Scroll to the bottom, read the 2 small paragraphs and you will have enough information to Start Helping Immediately as well as ensuring you are properly established for all future events. There are many categories of products & services needed during the “3  Phases of The Disaster Respone & Relief Plan”.

The Top 4 Ways to Win Government Contracts or Work As A Government Contractor After A Natural Disaster:

  1.  DHS Primes
  2. Primes (especially those withing the Declared Disaster Areas under the Robert T Stafford Act)
  3. Set-Asides
  4. SAM.gov, State & Other Agency Procurement Opportunities

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security created in 1978 and enacted in 1979, coordinates responses to disasters and state emergencies throughout the U.S and other U.s territories. This agency gets involved when disaster response exhausts the resources of local and state authorities. FEMA turns to contractors to provide services and products after a disaster. These contracts can be for short-term products like assisting victims to long-term services such as clean up and construction.

While the agency’s primary role is on the ground support during and after emergencies and disasters, the agency is also heavily involved in pre-disaster mitigation. Pre-disaster mitigation includes identifying risks to reduce potential injuries, property loss and recovery time. The agency regularly assists in recovery efforts after  hurricanes and other weather-related disasters, wildfires, tornadoes and snowstorms. It also provides state and local governments with experts in specialized fields, funding for rebuilding efforts, relief funds for infrastructure and extensive response personnel training.

The Department of Homeland Security (which oversees this agency) will release solicitations and information about opportunities. Contractors with current and active System for Award Management (SAM) Registration can respond to the solicitations and bid on performing the required work.

Contracting for FEMA can be an incredibly lucrative opportunity. In 2021, FEMA awarded 4,281 contracts valued at $1.025 billion. Of the 4,281 contracts – 3,011 were award for disaster related activities, for a total disaster-related contract award value of about $683 million. Of the 3,.011 disaster-related contracts, 526 were issued on a noncompetitive basis for approximately $153 million. Since 2011, FEMA has awarded more than $39 billion in contracts.

The main types of contracts the agency awards include:

  • Architect and Engineering Services
  • Professional Services (ie cleaning, landscaping, and civic services)
  • Construction related fields (roofing, excavation, fencing)
  • IT Services
  • Program Management

We help clients complete and maintain their SAM Registration and assist completing a FEMA vendor and registration. We also provide our clients with direct contact information for vendors who procure services and products for FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Army Corp of Engineers, State Emergency Management Agencies, Defense Logistics Agency and the General Services Administration Itself. Once we dial in on exacty the services and products you are willing to offer in a Natural Disaster situation, along with the geographic area serviced, we narrow down which additional agencies you should register with or be in contact with. This is part of the FEMA Registration Service offered by USBRI to assist private companies in being properly positioned.

 

Top Commodities Procured for Disasters

  • Infant/Toddler Products
  • Durable Medical Equipment Kits
  • Consumable Medical Supplies Kits
  • Plastic Sheeting
  • Tarps
  • Blankets
  • Comfort/Hygiene Kits
  • Water
  • Meals
  • Forklift Rentals
  • Cargo Vans
  • Security Guard Services
  • Generators
  • Cots
  • Joint Field Office Kit
  • Leased Copiers
  • Leased Generators
  • Office Supplies
  • Shredded Bins
  • Portable Toilets
  • Sign Language
  • Temporary Labor
  • Janitorial Services

 

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