Consultant Scope of Work (SOW)
Title: ATF ESS Field Coordinator FEMA Region VI
Client: Global Systems Engineering (GSE)
Location: FEMA Region VI RRCC Denton TX (with travel across TX LA AR OK NM) and emergency activation sites around the country and U.S. territories.
Period of Performance: Beginning in July 2025 with an initial duration of six months and an option for renewal.
Clearance Requirement: US Citizen with Active or eligible for Secret Clearance
Classification: Independent Contractor
1. Objective
To support GSE contract Emergency Support Section (ESS) planning logistics and training and emergency response support services with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosive (ATF) in FEMA Region VI. This includes coordination with federal state and local law enforcement and emergency management stakeholders execution of preparedness activities and field deployment during emergency activations.
2. Deliverables
- Coordinate with the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinator (RLEC) and liaise with Federal State and Local Law enforcement/emergency staff including ESF #13 coordinators across FEMA Region VI to conduct inperson visits to facilitate planning and conduct gap analysis for future operations.
- Attend and support ESSrelated national and regional preparedness events including Regional Interagency Steering Committee (RISC) and the Regional Advisory Council
(RAC) meeting and other Regional and State planning activities. - Plan and deliver ESF #13 familiarization briefings and technical training to stakeholders.
- Coordinate and execute ESF #13related planning and exercise activities with ATF and other interagency partners.
- Participate in activation deployments as assigned (e.g. EOC JFO RRCC IMAT staging areas).
- Develop resource identification plans for ESF #13 requirements based on regional risk.
- Submit summary reports documenting coordination activities training conducted and stakeholder engagement.
- Support documentation and afteraction reviews for deployments and exercises.
3. Key Tasks
- Serve as liaison between ATF and emergency management agencies in the FEMA VI region.
- Support training delivery and exercise participation aligned with NIMS NRF HSEEP and ESF #13 standards.
- Coordinate with ESF #13 Counsel on legal authority requirements for law enforcement personnel.
- Utilize Microsoft Office tools and ESS systems for reporting and coordination.
4. Time Commitment & Availability
During steadystate: up to 40 hours/week.
During activations: must be available for extended hours weekends and travel to austere environments. Able to respond to the FEMA VI RRCC within 3 hours when notified.
5. Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen with Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain one).
- Bachelors degree.
- 10 years of experience in law enforcement emergency management or related military operations.
- Extensive knowledge of ESF #13 NIMS NRF Stafford Act and interagency coordination.
- Experience planning and executing multiagency exercises and training.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel throughout the FEMA VI region and U.S. Territories.
Required Experience:
Senior IC