Hurricane Contracting Information Center (HCIC)

Announcements

Submitting Unsolicited Proposals to DHS

The Department of Homeland Security is composed of several component agencies which handle different types of acquisitions. If you feel that your firm has a product or service which may be of interest to one or more DHS component agencies, click here for more information.

New Event

For past events, visit the archive page.

Agency Spotlight

To see previous Agency Spotlights, click here.

Some Recent Opportunities posted on FedBizOpps (click here).
For a more complete listing of opportunities, please visit the FedBizOpps search page (click here).

Some Recent Opportunities posted on SBA's Subcontracting Network (click here).
For a more complete listing of opportunities, please visit the U.S. Small Business Subcontracting Network Hurricane Katrina Solicitations page (click here).

Recent Changes on HCIC Website

Samples of Opportunities posted on FedBizOpps and SBA's Subcontracting Network posted on Home page.

To begin the contracting process, follow these steps:

1. Register for DUNS Number: To register on Central Contractor Registry, you will need to have a DUNS Number
   
   
2. You must register your company to become eligible for contracting opportunities by clicking on the Contract Registration button in the upper right-hand corner, under step 2 . This step registers your company through the Central Contract Registration (CCR), operated by the General Services Administration, and is required to receive federal contracts.
    
3. Sign up for email alerts of new tenders related to your areas of interest by clicking on the Contract Alerts button in the right-hand column, under step 3. This step registers your company through FedBizOpps, operated by General Services Administration, which allows you to be notified when contracts become available and provides the necessary contact information to apply for particular contracts.
   
   

   Click Here for a Detailed Step Approach to the Federal Acquisition Marketplace

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4. Take advantage of the information and services provided by clicking on:

	Services available to minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses
•	Information for small businesses
•	Information on the government contracting process
•	Sub-contractor information to contact prime contractors
•	Business opportunities available
•	Use of Local Firms and Individuals
•	Competitiveness Demonstration Program Act
•	Federal Acquisitions Regulation
•	Prevailing Wages in Construction Contracts

Services Provided:

www.RebuildingTheGulfCoast.gov

• The website allows U.S. businesses to register throughout other government websites to become eligible for federal contracts. One such website provides e-mail notifications of contracts being made available that correspond to particular areas of expertise.
  
• The website provides a central point for information and services available throughout the government geared to help in the contracting process for U.S. businesses, including minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and small- and medium-size enterprises.

1-888-487-2362

• The HCIC also includes a call center staffed with representatives from other contracting government agencies onsite to provide direct business counseling.
  
• These individuals will help businesses navigate the federal contracting process.

Business Outreach

• The HCIC will canvas the business community by holding roundtables and events with business groups, leaders and others to create awareness of the HCIC and assist businesses.
  
• The HCIC will showcase the process and services available to aid business involvement.
  
• A calendar of events will be developed and maintained.