In a perfect world, there would be no need for FEMA, but unfortunately, we live in a world where tornadoes, fires, hurricanes, floods and other disasters occur quite frequently. Wherever FEMA goes, FEMA contractor jobs are sure to follow, and if you apply for these lucrative jobs, not only will you be increasing your profits; you will improve the lives of your fellow citizens.
There are several ways to find FEMA contractor jobs. Our first recommendation would be to visit FedBizOpps.gov, which lists more than 29,000 active federal contracting jobs. Some of these jobs will be for FEMA, and some will be for other agencies.
When you head to FedBizOpps.gov, there is a search engine at the top of the page. This allows you to search for FEMA contractor jobs and other contracting jobs in several ways. For instance, you might search using a Set-Aside Code. A portion of all government jobs are “set-aside” for specific types of businesses, such as a woman-owned small business and veteran-owned small business.
Take a look at all of these codes and look into whether or not you qualify in one of the categories. This can make it much easier to find and attain FEMA contractor jobs or jobs with other agencies. There are 14 Set-Aside Codes, and it definitely can be worth your time to do a bit of research about these before you start applying for contracts. If you do qualify as any type of small business, be sure to utilize the Small Business Administration website at www.sba.gov. This site contains tons of helpful information, and it’s a fantastic resource for small business owners.
You also can search for jobs by state or territory, as well as by type of job, by agency and using keywords and solicitation numbers, although the latter is probably a better option for more seasoned government contractors. There’s also an advanced search where you can find jobs using NAICS codes, classification codes, procurement type and so on. Spend some time getting to know this website, as it provides information about contractor jobs and much more. Other sites, such as FedBid.com, Indeed.com, and APFS.DHS.Gov also can be helpful sites for potential FEMA contractor jobs.
When you think about FEMA contractor jobs, tasks such as debris removal and cleanup services probably spring to mind, but many other services and commodities are needed during and after a disaster. For instance, you might contract with FEMA to provide generators or portable toilets. You might provide security guard services or sign language interpretation services or perhaps supply people in shelters with meals, water, cots, medical supplies and other necessary items.
Of course, you cannot bid on any FEMA contractor jobs until you have completed your System for Award Management (SAM) registration and have received what is known as a CAGE code. This is where we come in. At Federal Contractor Registry, we’ve completed hundreds of SAM registrations for all types of businesses to small businesses with just a few employees to large Fortune 500 firms.
While you can complete SAM registration for free on your own, the registration process can take more than 20 hours to complete and it can be quite frustrating and complex. Just as you hire an accountant to handle your taxes, you also can hire a service such as ours to relieve you of the registration burden. We understand every component of the registration process and will complete your registration as quickly as possible, and then you can start bidding on those FEMA contractor jobs.
To get started in the world of FEMA contractor jobs, head to our homepage and click on the green New Registration tab. From there, you’ll be led to our quick response form and one of our SAM registration specialists will be in touch as soon as possible.