FEMA Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico (VIPR)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/98b281a396ac495ba689a9f07652b74f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is hosting an Industry Day Webinar on February 19, 2025, to discuss the Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) program for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. This event aims to provide participants with an overview of the DOTS program, contract details, and opportunities for industry collaboration, reflecting FEMA's commitment to enhancing disaster response capabilities in these regions. Registration for the webinar is mandatory and must be completed by February 9, 2025, with a limit of ten participants per company; attendees will receive a unique Zoom link upon registration. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Edward Rudd at Edward.ruud@fema.dhs.gov or Danielle Sweetney at Danielle.Sweetney@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edward Rudd
    Edward.ruud@fema.dhs.gov
    Danielle Sweetney
    Danielle.Sweetney@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
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    LMD TMD VIPR Industry Day Flyer_2025 (003).pdf
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting an Industry Day Webinar on February 19, 2025, focused on the Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) program for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. This event, which was previously known as Resource and Capability Transportation Support during Disasters (RCTSD), is aimed at providing an overview of the program, contract details, and industry liaison opportunities. Registration is required and must be completed by February 9, 2025, with a maximum of ten participants per company. Attendees will access the webinar via a unique Zoom link supplied upon registration, and the event will feature closed captions and the option for American Sign Language upon request. A question-and-answer session is included to address participant inquiries. It is noted that participating in the webinar does not guarantee any contract awards. This initiative reflects FEMA's commitment to collaborating with industry stakeholders to enhance disaster response capabilities in the affected regions.
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