Small businesses face big hurdles to joining Gulf of Mexico oil spill cleanup...
Actor Kevin Costner’s latest role as a small-business owner trying to convince oil companies that his cleanup equipment is just what they need to deal with an oil spill like the one in the Gulf of...
View ArticleFast acquisition and fair competition tough to balance
As agencies face a changing threat environment and any number of crisis and emergencies, federal managers must strike a balance between how they respond with rapid contract awards while adhering to...
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Beware of scams involving FEMA’s response to Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew is being used as a platform to circulate false information to government contractors and other vendors. We want to make sure that you are aware of this situation so no one takes...
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Tips for disaster recovery contracting
If you are seeking to do business with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of a disaster recovery effort, please be aware that in accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Act, FEMA...
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Contractors acting as connective tissue to federal workers in wakes of Irma...
Active duty military, National Guardsmen, first responders and volunteers are all descending on Florida and other areas to help with the Hurricane Irma efforts, but there’s one other occupation helping...
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Companies barely had to compete for half of the federal contracts awarded in...
Now that Puerto Rico is moving into recovery and rebuilding after the Hurricane Maria disaster, billions of dollars in federal disaster spending are flowing to the island. Estimates put hurricane...
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Jan. 8th ‘Before the Storm’ event to focus on government emergency support...
If your company is interested in pursuing contract work with FEMA and other government agencies that respond to natural disaster and other national emergencies, mark your calendar now — Jan. 8, 2018 —...
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Registration for Jan. 8th ‘Before the Storm’ event now open
If your company is interested in pursuing contract work with FEMA and other government agencies that respond to natural disaster and other national emergencies, register now to attend Georgia Tech’s...
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GTPAC’s ‘Before the Storm’ event helps vendors with government’s emergency...
Nearly 200 vendors braved uncertain weather conditions in Atlanta on Jan. 8, 2018 to participate in an event designed to assist vendors navigate the government’s policies and procedures for engaging in...
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FEMA wants counties to take charge of pre-disaster logistics
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s administrator urged county officials to arrange pre-event contracts for commodities ahead of disasters, instead of waiting for assistance that might not come....
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FEMA faulted for awarding undeliverable contracts, delaying aid during...
The Trump administration last year awarded contracts to companies that were ill-prepared to help victims of three major hurricanes, according to a report from Senate Democrats, leading to canceled...
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Learn all about disaster contracting — before the storm — on July 27
Hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters strike the United States and its territories every year. While tragic, these events can create billions of dollars in contracting opportunities for...
View ArticleUPDATED: Details on debris removal and other disaster recovery contract...
In the wake of Hurricane Michael, many communities in Georgia are contracting for disaster recovery-related work. Below are details on some current opportunities. Contact the local government...
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