Overview of the Collection
This collection is a one stop shop to important knowledge and resources for contractors interested in opportunities around providing assistance during disasters through government contracts. The major agencies involved in responding to disaster are the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA. Lets get to know the agencies, registrations, and opportunities.
Are you a good fit for providing disaster assistance?
What resources are agencies looking for?
FEMA Top Regional Commodities during Disaster
- Bldg Leases
- Dumpster/Waste Removal
- Equipment Rentals
- Fleet Vehicles/Box Trucks
- Generators
- Portable Toilets
- ASL/CART Services
- Disinfecting Service
- Office Supplies
- Printing Services
- Short Term Copiers/Fax
- Shredding Services
- Transportation /Shipping
- Armed Guard Services
- Temporary Housing Site
- Mobile Vaccination Units
The Forest Service procures a wide variety of supplies, equipment, and services. Some examples include:
- Natural resource services and conservation services
- Construction of structures and facilities
- Maintenance, repair, or alteration of real property (incl. restoration of roads and bridges)
- Housekeeping services
- Transportation and charter services
- Professional, management and administrative support services
- Special studies and analyses
- A&E services
- Information technology
- Fire and aviation support services
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) purchases a wide variety of supplies and services. Below is just an example of the types of things that USACE purchases on a quasi-routine basis.
Services- “Service contract” means a contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply. Some of the areas in which service contracts are found include the following:
- Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage, modernization, or modification of supplies, systems, or equipment.
- Routine recurring maintenance of real property.
- Housekeeping and base services.
- Advisory and assistance services.
- Operation of Government-owned equipment, real property, and systems.
Supplies- “Supplies” means all property except land or interest in land. USACE buys a wide variety of supplies. Some examples of prior USACE purchases include: (Trailer, UTVs, ATV, Boats, Fire Suppression Systems, Furniture, Construction Equipment, survey equipment…)
Construction- USACE has and will continue to require a wide variety of construction services.
Architecture and Engineering Services (AE)- AE research, planning, development, design, construction, alteration, or repair of real property
Contracting in Times of Disaster
In this session you can learn how contracting during disasters really works so you can prepare BEFORE disaster strikes. Learn:
- How disasters are declared and who is in charge
- Contracting with state and local governments during disasters
- Changes and flexibilities in acquisition rules, dollar thresholds, and regulations (FAR Parts 18 and 26)
- Doing business with FEMA
- Role of the US Army Corps of Engineers
- Locating solicitations, needs and opportunities
Register
Contracting in Times of Disaster (On Demand) – register to access recording and slides
How to Do Business with the Forest Service
US Forest Service Small Business Program
Would you like to work with the Region 6 Fire Suppression each year during fire season? Not quite sure where to start?
Please join me to learn about how to get started to bid on VIPR agreements for the Forest Service, Region 6 Fire Suppression. I will go through what you need to do to get started including:
- UEI Information
- SAM registration
- eAuthentication
- VIPR
- Company and equipment registration
Register
How to Do Business with the Forest Service – VIPR (ON DEMAND): register to access recording and slides
Doing Business with US Army Corps of Engineers
Small Business Contractor Roadmap to Success
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District purchases millions of dollars’ worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn more about how to sell to the Army Corps and be better prepared to take part in this federal government marketplace. James Glynn, Walla Walla District Small Business Deputy will be presenting.
How to do Business with FEMA
Doing Business with FEMA – Official FEMA Guidance
4 Steps to Do Business with FEMA PowerPoint
Check out the 4 Steps for an introduction to FEMA and an easy outline to getting started.
- Find your local APEX, (if you’re in Washington State – schedule a meeting with us!)
- Register on SAM.gov
- Understand FEMA Mission and Goals
- Monitor Contracting Opportunity Sites
Contracting Opportunity Sites
Beta.Sam.gov Federal Business Opportunities – is a free web-based portal which allows vendors to review
Federal Procurement Opportunities over $25,000.
Unison Marketplace – Formerly FedBid a fully managed online marketplace
connecting Sellers to federal and commercial opportunities.
DHS Acquisition Planning Forecast System – Monitor the forecast of DHS contract opportunities
Forest Service – Search for opportunities
Get Assistance
APEX Accelerator offers no cost technical assistance to firms interested in pursuing this or any other government opportunity. If you are a interested in disaster contracting for the we suggest you secure time with your local APEX advisors now.
