Spotlight: Department of Health & Human Services: Preparedness and Emergency Management

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• Legal Authorities, Policies, Guidance & Committees
• Federal, State, & Local Planning
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Disaster Response

• Daily situation update
• Declared disasters & emergencies
• Disaster assistance
• More disaster response...

Agents, Diseases, & Other Threats

• Natural disasters & severe weather
• Bioterrorism emergencies
• H1N1 Preparedness Tools for Professionals
• Chemical emergencies
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Food Safety

• Food defense & terrorism
• Food protection planning
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Air & Water Quality

• Health effects of hazardous air pollutants
• Water security
• More air & water quality...

Traumatic Events & Mental Health

• Coping with Traumatic Events
• Mental health all-hazards disaster planning

Human Services

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• Health Care Research and Quality
• Administration for Children & Families
• Office for Civil Rights
• Health and Social Assistance Hotlines

Red Cross

• Safe & Well (locate loved ones)
• Locate your local Red Cross  

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Contracting Opportunities during Disaster Declarations

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Local Contractors Benefit in Disaster Declarations
Disaster declarations have been made for the following states: Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, and Washington, DC, making federal funding available to supplement state and local response efforts.  Once a disaster has been declared, under FAR ruling, preference shall be given to local firms. An excerpt from the FAR ruling: When awarding emergency response contracts during the term of a major disaster or emergency declaration by the President of the United States under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq.), preference shall be given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to local firms. Preference may be given through a local area set-aside or an evaluation preference. 26.202-1 Local area set-aside. The contracting officer may set aside solicitations to allow only local firms within a specific geographic area to compete (see 6.207).  (a) The contracting officer, in consultation with the requirements office, shall define the specific geographic area for the local set-aside. (b) A major disaster or emergency area may span counties in several contiguous States. The set-aside area need not include all the counties in the declared disaster/emergency area(s), but cannot go outside it.  (c) The contracting officer shall also determine whether a local area set-aside should be further restricted to small business concerns in the set-aside area (see Part 19). Where can you find opportunities? FEMA contracts over $25,000 are posted on FedBizOpps (FBO) granted, if you are seeing the opportunity for the first time - you are probably too late to win. Posting in some cases is a formality, the contracting officer has a vendor waiting in the wings already. So what can you do? Review the opportunities, they include buyer contact data- this is invaluable information. Contact the buyer let the CO know 1) you are local 2) you are available 3) if you are a GSA schedule holder- play that card right away. Award data for Sandy contracts is available at the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) website, here you will find information on the winning vendor, very often disaster recovery contracts mandate the prime contractor sub-contract with local small businesses.  Contact the prime and let them know you are ready and available to perform subcontracting opportunities . Fedmarket has been helping companies win government contracts in 1996. Our product and service offerings cover all aspects of government sales. Call 888 661 4094, Ext.2 for more information and to learn how we can help you win in the government marketplace.      Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. It is our policy never to send unwanted email messages. You were sent this message because you previously registered at fedmarket.com or expressed an interest in receiving information on public sector business opportunities. If you wish to be removed from this email list, please send your request and a copy of the original email to P.O. Box 6639, Ketchum, ID 83340 or for immediate removal follow this link: http://www.fedmarket.com/remove/remove.php?remEmail=bema@blackemergmanagersassociation.org

WSSC Solicitation: Information Technology (IT) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Technical Staff

Please visit the Centralized Bidder Registration (CBR) at www.cbr-wssc.com

Acquisition Office 14501 Sweitzer Lane Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 206-8288 acquisitionoffice@wsscwater.com

Open Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFP 1067 Revised Solicitation Title: Information Technology (IT) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Technical Staff Closing Date: 12/4/2012 Closing Time: 4:00 PM Description: The Commission is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide a range of Technical Support Services to the Commission's Information Technology (IT) Team. The contract will provide a wide range of IT services on a fixed hourly labor rate or fixed-cost on a task-order basis. The Commission will assess the abilities of firms to respond to task order requests based on their demonstrated capabilities, experience, and depth of staff resources in the skill areas described. NAICS Code(s): 541611, 541300, 237110, 541370, 541330, 561320, 541511, 541519, 611420, 541512 Buyer: Rosa Wilson Type: Fully Open with SLMBE Needs Security Clearance: No

Washington D.C. Public Safety Technology Summit Thursday, November 29, 2012

Washington D.C. Public Safety Technology Summit Thursday, November 29, 2012 New Featured Session: Morgan WrightCEO/Chief Crime Fighter of Crowd Sourced Investigations (Connected To The Case) Click – Connect – Solve: Crime fighting in the 21st Century “The police are the public and the public are the police…” The very essence of community policing began in 1829 with these words from Sir Robert Peel. Explore how crowdsourcing can expand the scope, reach and frequency of crime fighting and involve citizens from around the world. With over one billion users on Facebook and over five hundred million on Twitter, social media can shrink the world for law enforcement and the criminals they pursue. Read more.... Other Featured Speakers Include:
Cathy Lanier Chief of Police Metropolitan Police Department Washington, DC		David Roberts Sr. Program Manager Technology Center, International Association of Chiefs of Police IACP
Registration is complimentary for all public sector and non-profit employees!
Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:00 am - 9:00am - Registration 9:00am -2:00pm - Program		Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Tel: (202) 582-1234
For questions or to register, contact: Michael Shane Emergency Management 800.940.6039 ext. 1410 mshane@emergencymgmt.com

Hurricane Sandy Recovery Effort Needs Your Help…NOW!

Hurricane Sandy Recovery Effort Needs Your Help…NOW! LLIS.gov puts your innovative ideas, lessons learned and best practices in the hands of those in need when they need it most. Join the Whole Community response to provide just-in-time support and assistance to responders and officials rallying to meet the needs generated by Hurricane Sandy. In the days and weeks following Hurricane Sandy, community leaders, academia, nonprofit groups, faith-based organizations, the private sector and government agencies have joined together to develop innovative ways to leverage resources and help survivors and their communities. The Current Events – Hurricane Sandy page in LLIS.gov was recently launched to help responders and officials collaborate and access critical information as they address real time recovery efforts. This on-line resource already offers a wealth of valuable information, however, we are reaching out to the LLIS.gov community to further enhance it by generating and sharing lessons learned, best practices and innovative ideas applicable to those recovering from the storm. Please take time now to submit ideas, information, checklists, lessons learned and practical advice to communities in need. Areas of specific need are: Housing: Identifying housing opportunities, communicating housing information, and operational planning and coordination Power: Implementing temporary power solutions and long term power restoration Fuel: Acquiring and distributing fuel and restoration of fuel resources Human Capital: Acquiring and using specialized personnel, volunteers and donation management Communications: Providing back-up communications, establishing connectivity, and using alternative communication options Disaster Recovery Center Management and Operations: Implementing innovative management, operations and redesign techniques Health and Medical: Providing patient location and reconnection mechanisms Content generated from this call to action will not only be included in the newly created Current Events – Hurricane Sandy page on LLIS.gov, but will also remain available as a resource on LLIS.gov for others to use in the future. For more information, please contact the LLIS.gov Help Desk at (866) 276-7001 or feedback@llis.dhs.gov.

DHHS: Office of Minority Health

FYI: Minority Resources...Money & More Provided by the Office of Minority Health Resource Center's Information Services Team November 15, 2012 Health Fair Serving Frederick's Growing Diverse Community Frederick County, MD is working to ensure health and wellness for all residents but many people in our communities still face considerable challenges to receiving quality care. In 2008, only 12.3 percent of Latinos in the county had private health insurance. Because of language barriers and poverty, access to care is a struggle for many minorities. On Saturday, Nov. 17th,, a group of volunteers committed to bridging the health gap for area residents will host the 5th Annual Community Health Fair at the Church of the Brethren. Learn More   In This Issue ... Funding   Federal Grants   Non Federal Grants   Resources   Scholarships/Fellowships American Indians/Alaska Native Health Cultural Competency/LAS Diabetes Health Care Health Equity HIV/AIDS-STDs Mental Health Nutrition/Obesity Pulmonary Health Substance Abuse Opportunities for Public Comment Funding Federal Grants $500k or less . . .   HHS/Agency for Health Care Research and Quality: AHRQ Conference Grant Program (R13) Grant. View Full Announcement HHS/Office of Women's Health: Safety and Health for Older Women Request for Proposals. View Full Announcement [PDF | 166KB ] US Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Justice Small Grants Program. View Full Announcement Non Federal Grants $500k or more . . .  Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: New Careers in Nursing Program. View Full Announcement $500k or less . . . The Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Request for Applications 2013-2014 Learn More REACH Healthcare Foundation: Partnering with the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City and the Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund. Cultural Competency TA. View Full Announcement American Journal of Public Medicine: Childhood Obesity Challenge. View Full Announcement The CareFusion Foundation: Clinical Excellence Grant Program: Infection Prevention and Health Care Safety. View Full Announcement Resources The Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight: New resource on ACA funding available. Exchange Establishment Cooperative Agreement Funding FAQs. Learn More Scholarships/Fellowships Kennedy Krieger Institute: Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP). View Full Announcement Kennedy Krieger Institute: James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program View Full Announcement National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems: The 2013 Government Relations Academy now accepting applications. The academy is geared toward member hospital professionals whose responsibilities include advocating for their hospital or health system and promoting public policies and building relationships that benefit their organization. Applicants should have 3 years of senior-level experience at a hospital or health system. View Full Announcement National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems: Institute for Healthcare Improvement Scholarship. View Full Announcement go to top American Indians/Alaska Native Health White House: Presidential Proclamation. National Native American Heritage Month, 2012. Learn More go to top Cultural Competency/LAS Events Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions: A four part webinar series, Quality Healthcare for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender People: A Four-Part Cultural Competence Webinar Series. Thursday, November 15, 2012 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST. Learn More go to top Diabetes National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians: New webpage dedicated to diabetes resources. AANHPI Diabetes Coalition webpage, includes: The complete Compendium of State of the Sciences: Diabetes in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders; Four Diabetes Care articles authored by Coalition members and participants of the 2011 Hawaii Diabetes Symposium; Member resources; and Action steps. Learn More The Chickasaw Nation: In honor of Diabetes Awareness month Chickasaw.tv is hosting a video series covering a range of diabetes related issues. This series speaks directly to the Native American population and type 2 diabetes. Learn More go to top Health Care The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Updated Blueprint now available. Blueprint for Approval of Affordable State-based and State Partnership Insurance Exchanges. Read Full Report [PDF | 689KB] HHS: Updated brochures and materials, including: educational power points, related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act now available. Affordable Care Act Brochures & Educational Presentations. Learn More Waimanalo Health Center, AAPCHO: New report brief released. Community Health Centers: Why Engage in Research and How to Get Started. Read Full Report AAPCHO/Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ): Effective Health Care Program (EHC) website offers free resources for clinicians (CME/CE modules, clinical summaries) and patients (health education tools). Learn More go to top Health Equity Events Community Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS): Webcast. Addressing Health Disparities for Minority Populations in Jails. 8:30 am EST on Thursday, December 6, 2012. To attend, email Julia Keyser at jkeyser@cochs.org Learn More University of Maryland: Symposium. Environmental Justice and Health Disparities in Maryland and DC, Saturday, December 1st, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union on the campus of the University of Maryland-College Park. Learn More go to top HIV/AIDS-STDs CDC: New MMWR report available. Integrated Prevention Services for HIV Infection, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis for Persons Who Use Drugs Illicitly: Summary Guidance from CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read Full Report CDC: Observing December 1, 2012 as World AIDS Day, Working Together for an AIDS-Free Generation. Downloadable resources and posters now available. Learn More CDC: New website launched. Prevention With Persons With HIV website includes tabbed sections for several prevention strategies. Learn More CDC: New report released. HIV Testing in the United States Baseline Report 2002-2006. Learn More [PDF | 2.8MB] Events Howard University: Conference. International Conference on HIV Stigma and Establishment of the Center for Stigma. November 30th, 2012, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm in Washington, DC. Learn More go to top Mental Health HHS: Press release. Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Learn More SAMHSA: New guideline report released. Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event. Read Full Report SAMHSA: New guideline report released. Supporting Infants, Toddlers and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse, and Trauma: A Community Action Guide. Learn More Events The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE): Webinar. Clinical Use of Mobile Apps in Behavioral Health Treatment. November 15, 2012, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST. Learn More Well Aware: Webinar. FAMILY MATTERS: Suicidality in families and what we can do to help. Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST. Learn More go to top Nutrition/Obesity Events NIH/NIEHS: Virtual Forum. Childhood Obesity & the Environment, Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST. Learn More go to top Pulmonary Health California Smokers' Helpline: An extended helpline service now available. The Asian Smokers' Quitline offers free nationwide telephone assistance for Chinese-, Korean-, and Vietnamese-speakers who want to quit smoking. Learn More Events EPA: Webinar. The Role of Community Health Workers in Asthma Management. Thursday, December 6, 2012, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST. Learn More go to top Substance Abuse SAMHSA: New data report released. Half of Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions among Veterans Aged 21 to 39 Involve Alcohol as the Primary Substance of Abuse. Read Full Report [PDF | 60KB] go to top Opportunities for Public Comment AHRQ: Comments being accepted. Future Research Needs for Strategies To Reduce Cesarean Birth in Low-Risk Women. Open for comment until 11:59 pm Eastern time on Nov. 19, 2012 . Learn More