The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking qualified Vendor/Property Management Companies (Vendor/PMC) and/or Property Owners (PO) for the Direct Lease program under disaster declaration DR-4781-TX, aimed at providing temporary housing for individuals displaced by Severe Storms and Hurricane Beryl in Texas. The procurement involves leasing existing rental units in specific counties, including Jasper, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Tyler, for a minimum term of 18 months, with an emphasis on compliance with federal, state, and local housing standards to ensure safe and accessible living conditions. This initiative is crucial for facilitating rapid housing assistance during emergencies, with interested parties required to submit a capabilities package by October 31, 2024, detailing available properties and management capabilities. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Venus Griffin or Lisa Thibodeaux at fema-4781tx-ia-directlease@fema.dhs.gov.