Federal Emergency Management Agcy, Acquisition Operations Division, 500 C Street, S.W., Room 350, Washington, DC 20472

R -- INTEGRATION OF COMMUNITY AND FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN LOCAL COMMUNITY HAZARD MITIGATION AND DISASTER RESISTANCE ACTIVITIES DUE 041700 POC Scott Drega, Contract Specialist, (202) 646-3756 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the draft Statement, http://www.fema.gov/ofm/bidinfo.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to send email to the Contract Specialist, Scott.Drega@fema.gov. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking industry interest in providing services to assist with the integration of community and faith-based organizations into local community hazard mitigation and disaster resistance activities. This synopsis is not a Request for Proposals, but is a sources sought announcement issued only for information and planning purposes to identify potential sources for the performance of these services. FEMA seeks to identify interested parties who are currently on GSA Schedule Contract Number 874 Management, Organization and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS). A draft statement of work for this requirement is available for viewing at the FEMA web site (http://www.fema.gov/ofm/bidinfo.htm). Minimum capabilities must include (1) Demonstrated project management skills and abilities; (2) Previous experience in developing, implementing and conducting similar fieldwork activities; (3) Demonstrated experience preparing education and training activities and products; (4) A strong understanding of disaster risk assessment and hazard mitigation techniques and activities; and, (5) A strong understanding of CBO/FBO organizations and the dynamics of these organizations in and out of the disaster environment. Firms possessing these capabilities who are on GSA Schedule are invited to submit information regarding their interest in this potential opportunity to the procuring office identified in this notice within ten (10) days from the date of this notice. Information furnished should include: (1) Firm's full name, mailing address, primary point of contact for this action including phone number, fax number, and email address; (2) GSA Schedule Contract Number, including award and expiration date of the contract; (3) All personnel categories utilized under the GSA contract, including the negotiated GSA schedule rates for those positions through the expiration date of the GSA contract; (4) Any and all supplemental information which demonstrates an ability to meet the above capabilities. This synopsis is not a Request for Proposals, but is a sources sought announcement for information and planning purposes only. The Government will not pay for any effort or materials expended in responding to this announcement. Responses should be sent by mail to Scott Drega, Contract Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Room 350, Washington, DC 20472; by facsimile to (202) 646-2970; or by email to Scott.Drega@fema.gov. Email responses are preferred, if possible. Posted 04/06/00 (W-SN442031). (0097)

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