Course Overview

This FEMA course outlines the specific procedures for implementing the Federal Priorities and Allocations System (FPAS) priority ratings for contracts and orders supporting FEMA programs. It emphasizes FPAS's critical role in FEMA’s disaster response and resource management.

The course focuses on the FPAS priority ratings, the placement of rated orders, the roles of FEMA employees in the FPAS process, and how to address common FPAS challenges.

Course Objectives

• Describe the FPAS Structure
• Describe monitoring use of Rated Orders
• Describe Special Priorities Assistance (SPA)
• Explain Supporting Resource Adjudication
• Describe Defense Production Act (DPA) requirements for education and training
• Identify DPA compliance
• Describe maintaining records and submitting reports

Primary Audience

This course is mandatory for FPAS Officers—FEMA personnel designated to fulfill FPAS Officer functions. The course is also highly recommended for:

• Program officials responsible for directing FPAS-rated orders.
• Contracting Officers/Specialists handling FPAS issues with prime contractors.
• Anyone interested in learning about FPAS procedures and compliance.

Course Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to enroll in this course.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

This course offers 0.3 CEUs upon successful completion.

Course Date

Course Date: January 23, 2025

External Resources

For more detailed course information, visit the official FEMA training page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)