Direct Lease for DR-4856 California Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYREGION 9: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANSAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94107, USA

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (531110)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES (X1FA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/70b2e24c669045a0a019f13a48665cce/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking property management companies to provide direct lease housing assistance in response to the California Wildfires (DR-4856-CA). The objective is to acquire a portfolio of furnished, turnkey residential properties, including 1- to 4-bedroom units, within a 25-mile radius of the affected areas, ensuring they are safe, sanitary, and functional for eligible disaster applicants. This initiative is critical for providing temporary housing solutions for individuals displaced by the disaster, with properties required to be ready for immediate occupancy for a lease term of at least 18 months. Interested parties must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by 5:00 PM PST on February 11, 2025, and can contact Demetria Carter at demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov for further details.

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    Demetria Carter
    demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov
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    Attachement 1 - RFI DR-4856-CA Direct Lease.pdf
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Direct Lease housing assistance in response to California Wildfires (DR-4856-CA). This RFI invites property management companies in Los Angeles County to submit their capabilities to lease properties for temporary housing to eligible applicants displaced by the disaster. Properties must meet various criteria, including compliance with local standards and readiness for immediate occupancy for a lease term of at least 18 months. FEMA's initiative aims to acquire multiple firm-fixed priced contracts for properties such as vacation rentals, corporate apartments, and second homes. Each interested company must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must adhere to all relevant local and federal laws. The submission must detail the property specifications, ownership status, and capacity to manage these properties effectively. The deadline for responses is set for February 11, 2025. This RFI serves as a market research tool, and while it is not a solicitation for proposals, it lays the groundwork for future rental arrangements to provide critical housing assistance in the aftermath of the wildfires.
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