1. Eric Smith Assistant Administrator Logistics Management Directorate
FEMA
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
The “New FEMA” The National Logistics Coordination Forum March 27, 2008
Eric Smith
Assistant Administrator
Logistics Management Directorate

2. National Logistics Coordinator References
H.R. 5441/ P.L DHS Appropriations Act, 200
2006 Title VI Post – Katrina
Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA):
Directs the FEMA Administrator to:
Develop an efficient, transparent, and flexible logistics system for procurement and delivery of goods and services necessary for an effective and timely response to disasters;
Develop a Demonstration Program with regional and local governments in the formation of innovative public & private logistical partnerships and centers to improve readiness
Section 503. requires FEMA to “partner with State, local, and tribal governments and emergency response providers, with other Federal agencies, with the private sector and with nongovernmental organizations to build a national system of emergency management that can effectively and efficiently utilize the full measure of the Nation's resources…”
DHS/FEMA Logistics provide a nationally integrated process for the collaborative implementation of the logistics capability of Federal agencies, public- and private-sector partners, and NGOs
The National Response Framework, ESF #7, Logistics Mgmt. Annex:

3. National Logistics Coordinator Concept Overview
The Role of the National Logistics Coordinator (NLC)
To coordinate domestic emergency logistics planning, management and sustainment capabilities
To promote the strategic logistics collaboration of other federal agencies, public and private sector partners, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders
To improve disaster logistics readiness, responsiveness and preparedness for both Stafford Act and non-Stafford Act disasters
Three Focus Areas
Partnering
Transparency
Collaboration
Data
NLC
Building Relationships
Accumulate Information
Influencing plans and integrating logistics response

4. Logistics Management Transformation Initiative
National Level
FEMA as the
National Logistics Coordinator
Internal FEMA
Tactical response to support disasters
Manage procurement of basic commodities
Manage the distribution centers
Coordinate transportation
Manage regional activity
Single Integrator for Strategic Logistics Support
Facilitate development of an approved and documented National Supply Chain Strategy
Collaborate with national disaster response partners
Synchronize preplanning activities
Leverage vendor network and full capacity across all partners

5. The Original Response Framework was mainly reactive
Reactive Model
High
Low
FEMA must be prepared for the worst case; high impact disaster with no partner support
Federal Government
Disaster Impact (Density/Intensity)
Other Emergency Suppliers/EMAC
State & Local
Significant FEMA
Response
Significant State
Response
Degree of Initial Response

6. The “New FEMA” Response Framework establishes the National Logistics Coordinator
Introduce FEMA as the National Logistics Coordinator (NLC)
Response Framework
Collaborative Model
High
Low
The National Logistics Coordinator
FEMA must be prepared for the worst case; high impact disaster with no partner support
FEMA Logistics – Base level organic capabilities maintained
Collaborative Model: Command Control Collaborate & Synchronize across all partners
Collaborative Model with National Logistics Partner community
Commercial Partnerships
Disaster Impact (Density/Intensity)
Introduce new capabilities
State Enabling Contracts
Other Emergency Suppliers/EMAC
State & Local
Improve ability to respond
Significant FEMA
Response
Degree of Initial Response
Significant State
Response

7. Transformation to National Logistics Coordinator
Response Framework
Collaborative Model
Activities to Transform:
High
Low
Internal FEMA
Establish a governance model and standard processes
Maintain a base level of FEMA internal capability
Private Sector
Increase use of private sector capability
Partnerships
Improve collaboration with other Emergency Support Providers
Implement an outsourcing model to multiple service providers to increase capacity and reduce risk
State Capabilities
Apply FEMA Negotiated Nationwide Contracts (ex. Ambulance, Bus Evacuation)
Enable State & Local Preparedness
The National Logistics Coordinator
FEMA Logistics – Base level organic capabilities
National Logistics Partner Community
Commercial Partnerships
Disaster Impact (Density/Intensity)
State Enabling Contracts
Other Emergency Suppliers/EMAC
State & Local
Significant FEMA
Response
Significant State
Response
Degree of Initial Response

8. National Logistics Coordination Strategy
Strategic Logistics Challenges
Support for a densely populated urban areas (e.g., NY Metro)
Supply chain challenges (e.g., AK, Long Island, PR, Territories, Southern FL and TX)
Supply chain transparency
Requirements development
Proposed Enablers
Integrated Logistics Collaboration
Accelerate private sector partnerships
Demonstration Program
National Logistics
Collaboration Framework
FEMA owned assets
Partner owned assets
(GSA, DLA, ARC, USACE)
Partner sustainment
Private sector (Vendor Managed)

9. NLC will improve execution, communication, & collaboration
DEMAND
Sourcing decisions based on all national logistics partners’ available capabilities
Current focus:
Establish national procedures & visibility for collaboration & coordination
Future efforts:
Increase automation & expand scope to the region & state level
JFO
NLSA
POD
Regions
States
Partners
Local Authorities
Requirements
NLC
Collaborative Logistics and Sourcing Decisions
Resource Management Group
Coordinated Response of Goods
Capability Visibility
SUPPLY
DISTRIBUTION
NGO
OFA
FEMA Organic
Commercial
DoD
Donations
EMAC
Warehousing
Transportation
Response

10. National Logistics Coordinator Operating Environment
EFFICIENT LOGISTICS SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, & SUPPLIES
STATE & LOCAL GOV’T
(Field Activities)
REGIONS
NRF/Public Sector Partners
HQ LOGISTICS
DOD
National Logistics Coordinator
Business Processes C2
Policy
Planning
Mgmt
MASS CARE ESF 6
Private Sector Partners

11. The Way Ahead
A transformed strategic logistics management capability that leverages public and private sector partnerships and incorporates best business practices in support of domestic emergencies and special events.