6.91 Set-Asides For Local Firms During A Major Disaster Or Emergency.

(a)  The use of the Act is based on a declaration made by the President of the United States under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(b)  Applies to major disaster(s) or emergency(ies) as defined under the Stafford Act, which includes natural catastrophes (fire, flood, or explosion [regardless of cause]) or any other occasion or instance for which the President determines that federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts and capabilities.

(c)  Any reference to a disaster, major disaster, or emergency generally means a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency under the Stafford Act. In the expenditure of Federal funds for debris clearance, distribution of supplies, reconstruction, and other major disaster or emergency assistance activities which may be carried out by contract or agreement with private organizations, firms, or individuals, preference shall be given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to those organizations, firms, and individuals residing or doing business primarily in the area affected by such disaster or emergency.