What types of professional services does the Preparedness Section typically procure?

This office frequently seeks vendors capable of delivering emergency management training, disaster simulation exercises, and technical assistance for grant-funded preparedness programs.

How can vendors align their offerings with the mission of PRE20?

Vendors should focus on providing expertise in emergency management policy, instructional design for first responders, and analytical support for national preparedness assessment tools.

Are there specific set-asides common for this FEMA office?

While requirements vary by solicitation, this office often utilizes small business set-asides for professional service contracts to ensure participation from niche firms specializing in public safety and emergency planning.

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY · Contracting Office

PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20)

70 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office70 solicitationsUnder FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

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Federal procurement data

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20).

The Preparedness Section (PRE20) within FEMA manages procurement activities focused on enhancing national resilience and emergency response capabilities. This office acquires specialized training programs, exercise support services, and technical consulting to help state and local jurisdictions improve their disaster readiness.

Hierarchy: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY · DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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