Community Resilince Innovations Challenge Award

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because there is only one responsible source due to a unique capability provided, and no other supplies or sources will satisfy agency requirements (FAR 6.302-1) See posted J&A for further information.

The contractor will provide support services in assisting FEMA with two major objectives.  First, the contractor will help FEMA establish a new structural mechanism for engaging with local communities to build resilience.  The contractor will act as a third-party intermediary to encourage local communities to engage in creative activities that enhance disaster resilience by building on and addressing local interests, abilities, and needs.  Second, the contractor will implement a signature national challenge program, called Community Resilience Innovation Challenge Awards, designed to stimulate, support and expand the scale of existing, successful community activities and to encourage local residents to design new collaborative initiatives that will enhance community resilience.