FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Manages disaster response and emergency management. Buyer of emergency services, IT systems, and logistics.

FY2026 Budget

$20B+

disaster response, emergency management, recovery

OSDBU Contact

Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@fema.dhs.gov

2026 Trend

Climate disaster resilience programs, emergency response IT modernization, community preparedness, supply chain resilience

How to Win Contracts from Federal Emergency Management Agency

As a major federal contracting entity, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) commands a FY2026 budget of $20B+. The agency consistently utilizes SAM.gov to distribute its competitive and set-aside awards.With a strategic focus on emergency services expertise and rapid response capability, this agency presents targeted opportunities for contractors operating within critical NAICS codes like 541611 and 541512.

For emerging contractors, the most effective entry strategy is to identify recompete opportunities — contracts currently held by incumbents that are expiring within the next 12 to 18 months.FEMA recompetes often have predictable scopes and defined evaluation criteria, making them significantly easier to bid intelligently than entirely new requirements.

FEMA offers emergency management and disaster recovery opportunities. Climate change = expanding budgets. Good for logistics and emergency services firms. Compliance high during disasters.

Procurement Focus & Requirements

  • Emergency services expertise
  • Rapid response capability
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Disaster resilience

Top NAICS Codes — FEMA

These NAICS codes appear most frequently in Federal Emergency Management Agency solicitations. Include these in your SAM.gov registration to appear in agency searches and qualify for relevant set-asides.

541611

541512

561210

238210

334512

Common Recompete Categories at FEMA

Recompetes — contracts currently held by an incumbent that are coming up for renewal — are the highest-probability opportunity for new entrants. These categories see recurring recompetes at Federal Emergency Management Agency:

1

Disaster response services

2

Emergency management IT

3

Recovery programs

4

Logistics support

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Federal Emergency Management Agency Contracting: FAQs

How much does Federal Emergency Management Agency spend on contracts annually?+
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a FY2026 budget of $20B+ (disaster response, emergency management, recovery). Contract spending goes toward 5 primary NAICS code categories, with climate disaster resilience programs, emergency response it modernization, community preparedness, supply chain resilience. Small businesses compete for set-aside contracts across all major spending categories.
What NAICS codes does FEMA use for small business contracts?+
Federal Emergency Management Agency most frequently awards contracts under NAICS codes 541611, 541512, 561210, 238210, 334512. These cover Emergency services expertise, Rapid response capability, Supply chain logistics. Register in SAM.gov with these codes and ensure your size is within SBA size standards for each code to qualify for set-asides.
How do I contact FEMA's small business office?+
Federal Emergency Management Agency's small business contact is: Office of Small Business Programs - OSBP@fema.dhs.gov. This office — typically called the OSDBU or OSBP — runs small business outreach events, matchmaking sessions, and subcontracting fairs. Attending these events is one of the most effective ways to get pre-RFP visibility with contracting officers.
What types of contracts does FEMA award to small businesses?+
Federal Emergency Management Agency awards set-aside contracts under multiple socioeconomic programs including small business, 8(a) Business Development, WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned), and HUBZone. Common contract vehicles include Disaster response services and Emergency management IT. Most contracts over $25K are posted on SAM.gov.
What is the best strategy to win a first FEMA contract?+
Start by identifying recompete opportunities — contracts expiring within 12 months where the incumbent may be vulnerable. Federal Emergency Management Agency recompete categories include: Disaster response services; Emergency management IT; Recovery programs. Build past performance through subcontracting first, then bid on small set-asides. Attend OSDBU outreach events to meet program managers before RFPs drop.
What is FEMA's procurement trend for 2026?+
Climate disaster resilience programs, emergency response IT modernization, community preparedness, supply chain resilience. FEMA offers emergency management and disaster recovery opportunities. Climate change = expanding budgets. Good for logistics and emergency services firms. Compliance high during disasters. Monitor SAM.gov and USASpending.gov for emerging solicitations and forecast notices — ideally 6-12 months before RFP release.

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WinBidIQ monitors SAM.gov daily and scores every Federal Emergency Management Agency solicitation by fit to your company profile — NAICS codes, certifications, size, and past performance.

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