National Fallen Firefighter Memorial
ID: 70FA2025R00000008Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYPREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20)WASHINGTON, DC, 20472, USA

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Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6aedbbe9c4d488a87520fb2397e585c/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) for the management of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The contract aims to procure services that include organizing memorial events, consulting with fire service groups and families, and providing support for survivors of fallen firefighters, ensuring the event is conducted with the honor and dignity it deserves. This annual event, which recognizes the sacrifices of firefighters, is crucial for community support and healing, and the NFFF is uniquely qualified to manage it due to its established relationships and expertise in this area. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the primary contacts, Jane Huwig-Leister and James Suerdieck, by December 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

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    Sarah J. Huwig-Leister
    jane.huwig-leister@fema.dhs.gov
    James D. Suerdieck
    james.suerdieck@fema.dhs.gov
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