BRIC DTA Industry Day Questions and Answers - To Be Posted on SAM.gov.pdf

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Non-Financial Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) Contractor Support Services (70FA6023I00000002)

Mitigation Section

compilation of questions and answers from the BRIC DTA Industry Day session. Some of the key questions addressed include whether BRIC DTA contractors can subcontract task responsibilities to other consultants, the deadline for submitting questions (July 19, 2023, at 3 pm ET), clarification on the $50 million annual budget for the DTA initiative (inclusive of all contractor support services and operational costs), and the process for communities to apply for financial grants through eligible applicants even if FEMA provides BRIC non-financial DTA. The answers provided emphasize the contractor's responsibility in determining subcontracting plans, the comprehensive nature of the budget allocation, and the importance of building partnerships with states or relevant applicants in grant applications to maintain community trust in the DTA program.