Acquisition Hour: CONTRACTING IN DISASTERS: Doing Business with Emergency Agencies

When disasters strike, federal, state, and local agencies must act quickly to provide relief, restore services, and support affected communities. This creates unique contracting opportunities for businesses that can supply goods and services in times of crisis. Understanding how emergency procurement works is essential for small businesses that want to be ready when opportunities arise.

In this session, participants will learn:

• How federal, state, and local agencies buy during emergencies and disasters
• The role of FEMA, GSA, and other key emergency management agencies
• Contracting methods used in disaster response and recovery
• How the 2025 FAR Overhaul has changed acquisition regulations for emergency contracting
• Registration, certification, and preparedness steps businesses should take now
• Best practices for positioning your business to respond quickly and effectively

This training will help small businesses understand the disaster contracting process, prepare in advance, and explore opportunities to support emergency response and recovery efforts.

 Speaker:

• Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.

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