Region 9, operating under the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security, focuses on enabling rapid, scalable emergency response and recovery operations across the Pacific region. Its core mission centers on deploying temporary housing, logistical support, and com...
Region 9, operating under the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security, focuses on enabling rapid, scalable emergency response and recovery operations across the Pacific region. Its core mission centers on deploying temporary housing, logistical support, and community-based services to support disaster-affected populations, particularly in remote and underserved areas such as Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and tribal lands. Strategic priorities include enhancing mobility and shelter capacity through transportable housing units, ensuring linguistic accessibility during crises, and sustaining operational readiness through localized procurement of essential services and infrastructure support.
The agency procures a diverse array of goods and services critical to disaster response, with strong emphasis on temporary and modular housing solutions, including travel trailers and prefabricated structures, alongside maintenance and facility support services for emergency sites. It frequently acquires janitorial, grounds maintenance, and fuel services to sustain operational bases, while also sourcing office supplies and translation services to facilitate communication and administrative continuity during prolonged incidents. Contracts often follow combined, sources-sought, or presolicitation structures to encourage early industry engagement and adaptive procurement planning.
Region 9 prioritizes small business participation, with a clear preference for SBA and Lighthouse (LAS) set-asides, particularly for housing, logistics, and outreach initiatives. The agency actively engages with minority-owned, veteran-owned, and tribal enterprises, reflecting a commitment to equitable access and community resilience. Procurement patterns indicate intentional alignment with local economies, especially in insular areas, where vendor partnerships are cultivated through industry day outreach and mock solicitations designed to build capacity among underrepresented suppliers.
Region 9 serves the Pacific territories and tribal nations under FEMA’s regional structure, operating with decentralized procurement authority to respond nimbly to regional emergencies. It leverages flexible acquisition vehicles, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and simplified acquisition procedures, to meet urgent operational needs while fostering long-term vendor relationships across the Pacific region.
