ILP - Industry Day Agenda 2011-05-27.pdf

Federal Emergency Management Agency

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

INDUSTRY DAY AGENDA

Small Footprint, 2 Bedroom, HUD Code, Universal Design Temporary Housing Unit

Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Vendor Check-in

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. How to do Business with FEMA Housing (Optional; vendors strongly encouraged to attend)

0800-0815 FEMA Vendor Presentation FEMA Industry Liaison Program 0815-0830 Small Business Presentation FEMA Acquisitions 0830-0845 Housing Vendor Presentation FEMA Housing 0845-0900 Question and Answer Session

BREAK ♦ 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Welcome, Opening Remarks, & Introductions

0915-0925 Introductions and Reminders FEMA Industry Liaison Program

0920-0940 Industry Day Purpose and Agenda FEMA Housing Focus: Small footprint, 2 bedroom, HUD Code, Universal THU Design

0940-1000 Historical Housing Overview FEMA Housing

10:00 a.m. – Noon Session I – Codes & Amenities

1000-1015 Lessons Learned Alternative Housing Pilot Program

1015-1115 Discussion: Designing and Building to HUD, UFAS, and IRC Codes What are the benefits/challenges of designing this type of THU?

What are the benefits/challenges of designing for UFAS or dual HUD/IRC?

How can FEMA create clear requirements for this type of THU?

1115-1200 Discussion: Amenity Selection What are challenges/suggestions regarding appliances and furniture?

What suggestions could be given for lowering power requirements?

How can FEMA create clear requirements for these amenities?

LUNCH ♦ Noon – 1:00 p.m.

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1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session II – Storage & Transportation

1300-1315 Historical THSS Challenges FEMA Logistics

1315-1400 Discussion: Storage, and Stored Maintenance and Warranty How can Industry provide clear instructions for time-efficient, cost-effective storage and maintenance?

Can units in storage have an active warranty, with option years?

How can FEMA create clear requirements for storage, and stored maintenance and warranty?

1400-1415 THU Transportation FEMA Housing

1415-1500 Discussion: Transportability How can THU permitting and transportation be made easier, faster, and less expensive?

How can FEMA create clear requirements for transportability?

BREAK ♦ 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Session III – Installation & Marketability

1515-1530 Historical Field Challenges FEMA Housing

1530-1630 Discussion: Installation, and Field Maintenance and Warranty How can warranty issues be resolved without impacting the mission?

How can FEMA create clear requirements for temporary installation, and field maintenance and warranty?

1630-1700 Discussion: Marketability and Other Industry Considerations What non-FEMA market is there –or could there be– for these units?

What design features could improve units’ commercial marketability?

Are there other design, manufacture, or sales issues to consider?

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Next Steps & Closing Remarks

NOTES:

Agenda content and schedule are subject to change. Questions in italics after each discussion topic represent a sample of expected conversation topics. Discussion will be strictly moderated, and questions not addressed during session may be submitted in writing for response.

“Universal design” refers to housing units designed to be used by – and appeal to – persons both with and without access and functional needs (UFAS Code).

HUD Code can be accessed for free online at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_01/24cfr3280_01.html.

UFAS Code can be accessed for free online at http://www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas-html/ufas.htm.

IRC can be purchased online: paper at http://www.iccsafe.org/Store/Pages/Product.aspx?id=3100X09, e-codes at http://www.iccsafe.org/Store/Pages/eCodes.aspx, and state and local codes at http://www.iccsafe.org/Store/Pages/Category.aspx?cat=ICCSafe&category=1170&parentcategory=Sto re%20Products.