How to Get Hurricane Irene FEMA Contracts

Although Hurricane Irene has passed, the Eastern seaboard is still feeling her wrath in the storm's wake. Millions are still without power and damage from high winds and flooding is estimated at nearly Billion. FEMA is continuing to coordinate with federal, state, tribal and local government partners as well as private sector organizations in response to the disaster. Contractors are needed immediately to help FEMA in providing relief and supplies to affected families and start rebuilding damaged structures and roadways.

In order to qualify for FEMA contracts, you must be a registered vendor in Dun & Bradstreet, the Central Contractor Registration and ORCA. Your company must also complete a FEMA Vendor Profile.

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Many other departments and agencies are expected to take part in Hurricane Irene emergency response, including the Department of Energy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Most of the United States Eastern Seaboard and surrounding states have been affected in some way by Hurricane Irene. Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia have all been affected to some degree by this massive storm system. To date, there have been at least 21 deaths reported throughout nine states. Vermont has experienced the worst flooding the state has faced since 1927. Many other regions experienced flood water and wind damage. Millions of households are without power. Approximately 2,500 residents of North Carolina's Hatteras Island were stranded after Highway 12 was severely damaged by the storm surge.

Vendors across many industries are urged to prepare for upcoming contracting opportunities to aid in disaster relief and rebuilding efforts. While there will certainly be a need for debris removal, construction services and emergency supplies, there will also be a demand for other goods and services as well. Businesses are urged to complete their registration as soon as possible in order to meet the needs of federal, state and local governments affected by the storm.

In order to complete registration quickly and start competing for Hurricane Irene FEMA contracts, vendors may consider using the services of a third party registration firm to assist them with their CCR registration, ORCA filing and FEMA Vendor Profile. To help them gain an edge over other vendors, contractors should also complete their Dynamic Small Business Profile and put together a capabilities statement outlining their company's strengths and experience.

FEMA contracts are just one of the many ways that business owners can provide aid and assistance to the families and businesses affected by disasters. In order to take advantage of this opportunity however, contractors should act quickly to complete the necessary registration and start bidding on available contracts.

How to Get Hurricane Irene FEMA Contracts