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President Invokes Stafford Act: What that Means for Federal Contractors

Under the Stafford Act, the President can declare an “emergency” or, if the incident is more serious, a “major disaster.” These declarations, among other things, give federal contracting officials certain acquisition flexibilities not normally available.

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