Disaster Contracting Assistance Center (DCAC)

Announcements

Disaster Assistance.gov

DisasterAssistance.gov provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster. If the President of the United States makes help available to individuals in your community after a disaster, you can visit this site to apply online. DisasterAssistance.gov also provides news, information and resources to prepare for disasters, help keep your family safe during an emergency, and to recover afterwards.

Related Links to Deepwater BP Oil Spill Event in the Gulf Coast

EPA:

Home page: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/

What You Can Do: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/whatyoucando.html

Vendors: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/vendors.html

US Coast Guard:

Home page: http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/business.asp

Vendors: http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/deepwaterhorizon.asp

 

US Coast Guard:

Home page: http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/business.asp

Vendors: http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/deepwaterhorizon.asp

Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRs): http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/COFRs/default.asp

US Coast Guard announcement seeking innovative technological ideas supporting the Deepwater Horizon Response efforts: https://www.fbo.gov/spg"

British Petroleum (BP):

To register as a consultant, contractor, vendor, or submit information on alternative response technology, services, products, vessels of opportunities or suggestions, please contact BP at (281) 366-5511

For the latest news and updates related to the Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill, visit BP's website at www.bp.com

Department of Interior:

The U.S. Department of the Interior recommends that individuals or businesses who have an interest in submitting alternative response to the clean-up of the oil spill should immediately contact the Deep Water Horizon Team via the following phone number:

(281) 366-5511

You may also visit the following website for further information or to review the plan about the clean up:

http://www.mms.gov/DeepwaterHorizon.htm

Deepwater Horizon Response

The Official Site of the Deepwater Horizon Unified Command

How to apply with the Small Business Administration: Deepwater Horizon Response

How to file a claim with British Petroleum: BP Claims

Deepwater Horizon Response Unified Command's website containing information on how to file a claim with British Petroleum, check existing claims and Claims Office Locations: Claims Information

Federal Fisheries:

For information on Federal fisheries closures and other related information, please visit www.noaa.gov.

GeoPlatform.gov

GeoPlatform.gov is a new online tool that provides you with near-real time information about the response effort. Developed by NOAA with the EPA, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Department of Interior, the site offers you a "one-stop shop" for spill response information. GeoPlatform.gov.

Agency Spotlight

Please see DCAC News for an important announcement from Florida Governor Charlie Crist.

To see previous Agency Spotlights, click here.

Some Recent Opportunities posted on FedBizOpps (click here).
For a more complete listing of opportunities, please visit the FedBizOpps search page (click here).

To begin the contracting process, follow these steps:

1. Register for DUNS Number: A D&B DUNS Number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and keeping track of businesses worldwide. To register on Central Contractor Registry, you will need to have a DUNS Number
   
   
2. You must register your company to become eligible for contracting opportunities by clicking on the "Start New Registration" button in the "New CCR Users" section. This step registers your company through the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), operated by the General Services Administration, and is required to receive federal contracts.
    
3. Sign up for email alerts of new tenders related to your areas of interest by registering at FedBizOpps. Select "Register Now" under the "Vendors/Citizens" section. This step registers your company through FedBizOpps, which allows you to be notified when contracts become available. It also provides the necessary contact information to apply for particular contracts.
   
   

   Click Here for a Detailed Step Approach to the Federal Acquisition Marketplace

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4. To determine your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, please visit www.census.gov/eos/naics
    
5. To determine if your business is classified as a Small Business, please visit www.sba.gov
    
6. Take advantage of the information and services provided by clicking on:




	Services available to minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses
•	Information for small businesses
•	Information on the government contracting process
•	Sub-contractor information to contact prime contractors
•	Business opportunities available
•	Use of Local Firms and Individuals
•	Competitiveness Demonstration Program Act
•	Federal Acquisitions Regulation
•	Prevailing Wages in Construction Contracts

For more information or assistance, Contact Us:

1-888-487-2362
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm EDT


Email us at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov