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Become a Member of the Corps of Engineers Contractor Registries

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TIPS

Contractors are our force-multiplier during a disaster response. We count on them to help us meet our mission requirements quickly and completely. The Corps of Engineers has pre-awarded contracts for major emergency response missions, such as bottled water, packaged ice,...

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Donating or Volunteering

FEMA CONTRACTS

According to FEMA: Donating and Volunteering Responsibly Cash is the most efficient method of donating – Cash offers voluntary agencies the most flexibility in obtaining the most-needed resources and pumps money into the local economy to help businesses recover. Remember, unsolicited...

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Debris Removal Accreditation

FEMA CONTRACTS

The Debris Removal Contractor Registry is an electronic database developed to assist state and local governments in identifying and contacting debris removal contractor resources. The information is provided and maintained by contractors and their representatives. The Federal Emergency Management Agency...

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Government Contracting Cheat Sheet for Abbreviations

System for Award Management

SAM = System for Award Management (replaced CCR & ORCA) sam.gov DUNS = Dun & Bradstreet (Business code/credit rating) CAGE = Commercial and Government Entity Code (SAM registration & CAGE are what the government uses to pay your business) NCAGE =NATO Commercial...

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Contractors and Homeowners in the State of New Jersey are in a Standstill Waiting on New Flood Elevation Regulations; FEMA vs. Homeowner vs. Insurance?

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TIPS

"In New Jersey everything is at a complete standstill. Government contractors that are working on the devastated areas of the jersey shore are waiting to see what the new elevation codes will be. And on top of all of this,...

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FEMA is Watching Hurricane Rina

FEMA is closely monitoring Hurricane Rina, which recently developed in the western Caribbean.  The tropical system is expected to make a turn towards the northwest in the upcoming days.  While it is still too early to say whether this strengthening...

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FEMA on Alert as Tropical Disturbance Develops in Gulf

A large area of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico has caught the attention of both weather forecasters and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  At this time, there is a 30% chance of the low pressure area developing into...

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Looking for FEMA Contracts? Try Showing up at a Disaster Site!

While there is some debate about the best way to win government contracts in general, when it comes to disaster relief contracts awarded by FEMA the best strategy may be to just show up ready to work.  According to an...

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New One Stop Spot for FEMA Contracts!

We're pleased to announce the launch of a new website focused specifically on current and upcoming FEMA contract opportunities! An increased number of natural disasters across the nation over the past six years has resulted in great opportunities for vendors...

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