Contracting in Times of Disaster

Contracting in Times of Disaster

Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:00 AM to 10:40 AM · 39 min. (America/Los_Angeles)
Room 317
Breakout Sessions 1
Public Works

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Whether it be from natural disasters or coordinated attacks, every state is faced with a crisis at some point or another. In 2025, Washington State had over 1,800 fires. Following every disaster, APEX Accelerators are flooded with phone calls of “How can I get FEMA contracts?” The answer: “Once a disaster strikes, it’s already too late.” Contrary to popular belief, contracting during times of disaster doesn’t start with FEMA. In this session you can learn how contracting during disasters really works so you can prepare BEFORE disaster strikes.

Learn:

  • How disasters are declared and who is in charge
  • Contracting with state and local governments during disasters
  • Changes and flexibilities in acquisition rules, dollar thresholds, and regulations (FAR Parts 18 and 26)
  • Doing business with FEMA
  • Role of the US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Locating solicitations, needs and opportunities
APEX AcceleratorsSame Great Service Washington APEX Accelerator assists businesses through the government-contracting marketplace. Washington APEX's mission is to increase the number of government contracts awarded to Washington firms so that those firms can grow. We provide no cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments. North Olympic Peninsula APEX Accelerator serving Clallam and Jefferson Counties hosted by Clallam EDC Northwest Native APEX Accelerator Government Contracting for American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native-Hawaiian owned businesses, Tribes, and Tribal Enterprises in OR, WA and ID. Oregon APEX Accelerator's mission is to assist Oregon small businesses to succeed in obtaining Government Contracts, which stimulate the growth of Oregon's economy. For over 30 years GCAP has assisted Oregon small businesses in creating jobs, fostering economic diversity, and becoming successful government contractors.  American Indian Chamber APEX Accelerator works with Native American businesses and Tribal enterprises to help businesses pursue and perform under contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments and with government prime contractors. We do this by providing confidential, no cost, one-on-one counseling to small businesses throughout three Bureau of Indian Regions (Pacific, Western, and the Northwest) Idaho APEX Accelerator can help you tap into the federal/state marketplace. APEX tracks local, state, and federal bid opportunities, and alerts you to those that match your product and service profile. APEX registration is free and we offer workshops and one-on-one trainings to get you started.  All APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Registered attendees

Aleesha Roedel
Aleesha Roedel
APEX AdvisorWA APEX

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