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What Are NAICS Codes?

The Disaster Expo USA, March 5 & 6th, is the premier event for professionals in disaster response, emergency preparedness, and resilience planning. Hosted in Miami, this expo gathers industry leaders, government agencies, and businesses specializing in disaster mitigation and recovery solutions. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge innovations, expert discussions, and networking opportunities that shape the future of disaster management.

What Is a Security Clearance?

“Wellness is a connection of paths: knowledge and action.”         

Why Disaster Spending Keeps Increasing

Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and winter storms are becoming more frequent, intense, and expensive. Climate change is leading to more extreme weather, aging infrastructure struggles to withstand disasters, and population growth in high-risk areas means more damage when disaster strikes.

The numbers don’t lie. In the 1980s, the U.S. spent around $18 billion annually on disaster recovery. By the 2010s, that number had jumped to $81 billion per year—with individual disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Harvey surpassing $100 billion each. And the trend isn’t slowing down.

For many businesses, the introduction of OASIS+ represents a significant shift in the way federal contracts are awarded. If your company provides professional services in engineering, IT, management consulting, or R&D, understanding how to qualify and compete under this new contract vehicle is key to securing long-term federal contracts. With OASIS+ fully replacing the original OASIS program, now is the time to prepare for success in federal contracting.

Right now in 2025, the federal government continues to reserve approximately 23% of its contracting budget specifically for small businesses - that's over $178 billion in opportunities annually. These set-aside programs aren't just compliance checkboxes; they're your business's pathway to consistent federal revenue and sustainable growth.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is a huge component of federal procurement, managing billions in government spending across contracts, technology, and real estate. Recent leadership changes at GSA could significantly shift how the agency operates, affecting everything from acquisition strategies to contractor relationships. Understanding these changes is essential for businesses looking to maintain or expand their footprint in the federal marketplace.

The month of February has been recognized as Black History Month since 1976, and USFCR has maintained a proud partnership with organizations, such as the National Black Chamber of Commerce, to help the African American community. Today, USFCR gives special attention to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). NAACP Day, which falls every February 12, celebrates the organization’s 1909 founding by a diverse group of legal experts, suffragists, civil rights activists, labor reformers, and others who sought to counter violence and racism against the Black community in the United States. ^[1] Dedicated to the goal of an integrated society, the NAACP stands as the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. ^[2] From its conception in the early 20^th century to its work present day, the NAACP continues to work towards the betterment of the African American community.

The Federal Market is Changing—Are You Ready?