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NOVACES Engages in National Dialogue on FEMA Reform and Resilience Strategy
NOVACES Engages in National Dialogue on FEMA Reform and Resilience Strategy 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense

NOVACES Contributes to National Dialogue on FEMA Reform and Resilience Strategy

On April 24, 2025 NOVACES Director of Economic Development & Resilience participated in a national think tank hosted by the Institute for Sustainable Development at George Mason University’s Alexandria, Virginia campus. This one-day event brought together a multidisciplinary group of experts from across the country to examine the far-reaching implications of proposed reform measures to FEMA.

Participants expressed concern that many states and key stakeholders may underestimate the scope of the coming changes. The think tank explored how states could get prepared to take on greater responsibility and what knowledge and expertise are required to do so.

Key topics included:

  • Strategies for enhancing state-level resilience and readiness
  • Recommendations for federal policy changes
  • The transition from an emergency management-based model to a broader resilience and risk management framework

Discussions also addressed critical areas such as insurance, infrastructure, housing, and homeland security—highlighting the need for a more integrated and proactive approach to disaster recovery and long-term resilience planning.

NOVACES Awarded General Service Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC)
NOVACES Awarded General Service Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC) 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense

Dec 19, 2024

NOVACES Awarded General Service Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC)

NOVACES has been awarded a One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS)+ Multi-Agency Contract (MAC) to provide services in the Management and Advisory Domain. This is a government-wide, multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition program for services.

NOVACES is proud to offer services under the NAICS codes listed below. The Management and Advisory Domain (MA0001) includes a full range of management and consulting services that can improve a federal agency’s performance, its endeavors to meet mission goals, and provide operating advice and assistance on administrative and management issues.

Contract No. 47QRCA25DS557, GSA OASIS+ MAC Program Small Business IDIQ

NAICS codes:

    541611 MA-541611-SB – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
    541612 MA-541612-SB – Human Resources Consulting Services
    541613 MA-541613-SB – Marketing Consulting Services
    541614 MA-541614-SB – Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
    541618 MA-541618-SB – Other Management Consulting Services
    541620 MA-541620-SB – Environmental Consulting Services
    541690 MA-541690-SB – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
    541990 MA-541990-SB – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

NOVACES Awarded Contract to Provide Project Portfolio Management Services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Portfolio Management Support Office
NOVACES Awarded Contract to Provide Project Portfolio Management Services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Portfolio Management Support Office 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense
Aug 15, 2024

NOVACES Awarded Contract to Provide Project Portfolio Management Services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Portfolio Management Support Office

NOVACES, teamed with with Pololei Solutions, LLC, part of the Alaka’ina Foundation, has been awarded a contract to provide Portfolio Management Support services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Portfolio Management Support Office (PMsO).

BUMED has a requirement for technical and functional support for enterprise-level life cycle management of Navy Medicine project portfolio management operations in support of BUMED Improvement Sciences. NOVACES is tasked with researching, identifying, and improving existing project management methodologies and tools in support of the PMsO capability within the Navy Medicine Improvement Science Office.

NOVACES, a recognized leader in process improvement and portfolio management, is proud to have supported the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) with professional services since 2008. This latest award reaffirms our long-standing commitment to advancing performance and driving continuous improvement across federal healthcare operations.

NOVACES Awarded EDA Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in Hawaii, following Maui Wildfires (DR-4724-HI)
NOVACES Awarded EDA Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in Hawaii, following Maui Wildfires (DR-4724-HI) 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense

Sep 21, 2023

NOVACES Awarded EDA Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in Hawaii, following Maui Wildfires (DR-4724-HI)

NOVACES has been awarded a task order under its Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The award engages NOVACES to deliver critical economic recovery services in response to the devastation caused by the August wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii (DR-4724-HI).

Under this task order, NOVACES will apply its proven expertise in disaster recovery and economic development to support the revitalization of the Lahaina community, the surrounding region, and the State of Hawaii. The firm’s work will focus on identifying recovery challenges, developing resilient economic recovery strategies, and delivering technical support to FEMA’s Joint Field Office operations in Lahaina.

NOVACES will provide subject matter expertise, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and document technical assistance and recovery actions that empower state and local leaders. The firm’s systematic approach aims to accelerate recovery while laying the groundwork for greater preparedness and resilience in the event of future disasters.

NOVACES Awarded a Task Order with the Economic Development Administration for Disaster Recovery Services in the U.S. Territory of Guam following Typhoon Mawar, DR-4715-GU
NOVACES Awarded a Task Order with the Economic Development Administration for Disaster Recovery Services in the U.S. Territory of Guam following Typhoon Mawar, DR-4715-GU 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense
Sep 21, 2023

NOVACES Awarded a Task Order with the Economic Development Administration for Disaster Recovery Services in the U.S. Territory of Guam following Typhoon Mawar, DR-4715-GU

NOVACES has been awarded a task order to respond to destruction on the Island of Guam due to Typhoon Mawar, under its Blanket Purchase Agreement for Disaster Recovery services to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. Guam’s economic resilience is threatened by its overdependence on tourism as a portion of its gross domestic product. While visitor arrivals increased significantly in FY23 compared to the previous year, total visitor numbers remained 62% lower than in 2019, resulting in a cumulative loss of $95 million in tax revenues not collected from FY2020 through FY2023.

Under this task order, NOVACES will engage in comprehensive recovery and support operations, including conducting a Recovery Needs Assessment, deploying economic development expertise, developing recovery strategies, and documenting technical assistance options and recovery actions that can be taken by officials of the Territory of Guam. This mission aligns with NOVACES’ expertise in disaster recovery and economic development, underlining our commitment to making a significant impact in disaster-stricken areas.

This work follows on similar efforts NOVACES led under a predecessor BPA in Puerto Rico. NOVACES contributed to economic recovery initiatives on the Island for over 5 years in the aftermath of the 2017 Hurricanes Maria and Irma. As recent disasters across the U.S. continue to reach unprecedented levels of scale and impact, NOVACES is delivering a more structured and proactive approach to preparedness and response management. Our solutions are designed to accelerate recovery and strengthen long-term resilience and readiness for future events.

NOVACES Selected to Support Defense Logistics Agency’s Continuous Process Improvement Program
NOVACES Selected to Support Defense Logistics Agency’s Continuous Process Improvement Program 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense
Aug 22, 2023

NOVACES Selected to Support Defense Logistics Agency’s Continuous Process Improvement Program

NOVACES, a leading provider of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) consulting and training services, has been selected along with its teaming partner Eagle Integrated Services, LLC (EIS) to provide CPI services in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Headquarters Continuous Process Improvement Program Management Office (PMO).

Under a Blanket Ordering Agreement, NOVACES will support DLA’s mission to integrate performance improvement, structured problem solving, strategic planning, and progressive decision-making processes across the agency. The CPI PMO plays a pivotal role in driving performance and aligning improvement efforts throughout DLA’s global operations

As part of this effort, NOVACES will:

  • Assist in the deployment, growth, and sustainment of CPI at the enterprise and organizational levels
  • Provide coaching and hands-on support for CPI project execution
  • Engage leadership on high-visibility, high-impact initiatives
  • Contribute to improving audit readiness and risk posture
  • Develop internal CPI capability and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across DLA

NOVACES brings a robust portfolio of experience supporting the Department of Defense in areas such as naval shipbuilding, aviation logistics, healthcare delivery, missile defense, and installation management. The firm has proudly supported the DLA with professional CPI services since 2009.

This latest award underscores NOVACES’ long-standing commitment to advancing performance improvement across all branches of the Department of Defense.

NOVACES Awarded Economic Development Administration Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in California Disaster Zones
NOVACES Awarded Economic Development Administration Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in California Disaster Zones 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense

Mar 22, 2023

NOVACES Awarded Economic Development Administration Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in California Disaster Zones

NOVACES has been awarded a task order titled “Disaster Recovery Operations – Winter Storms, Land and Mud Slides, and Flooding Economic Recovery Support Function DR-4683-California” under its Blanket Purchase Agreement for Disaster Recovery services to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (DOC EDA). DOC EDA provides economic programs and grants to generate new employment, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth. This assistance is available to areas experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress, such as a federally declared disaster.

At the core of this work is a guiding principle: distressed communities must be empowered to design and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Sustainable recovery begins with local leadership, tailored solutions, and community-driven action.

Under the new task order, NOVACES will:

  • Conduct an Economic Impact Assessment;
  • Identify recovery options, strategies, and resources; and
  • Support EDA staff serving in the role as economic recovery advisor to the state, and, in collaboration with federal Recovery Support Functions and other federal agencies and State, Local, Tribal and Territory partners, assess damages, identify recovery strategies and outcomes, and deliver assistance to state and local stakeholders

The counties included in this FEMA Federal Disaster Declaration Task Order are: Alameda, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Trinity, Tulare, Ventura, and Yolo.

This mission aligns with NOVACES’ expertise in disaster recovery and economic development, underlining our commitment to making a significant impact in disaster-stricken areas. As recent disasters across the U.S. continue to reach unprecedented levels of scale and impact, NOVACES is delivering a more structured and proactive approach to preparedness and response management. Our solutions are designed to accelerate recovery and to strengthen long-term resilience and readiness for future events.

NOVACES Awarded Air Force Medical Services Contract for Continuous Process Improvement Support
NOVACES Awarded Air Force Medical Services Contract for Continuous Process Improvement Support 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense

Jul 8, 2022

NOVACES Awarded Air Force Medical Services Contract for Continuous Process Improvement Support

NOVACES is proud to announce its selection along with its teaming partner, ArcSource Group, Inc., to provide Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) support under their Air Force Medical Services Contract (AFMS). As part of this engagement, the NOVACES team will deliver expert analysis and consulting, training support, and project management services.

 

This effort is part of the Air Force’s ongoing CPI program—formerly known as Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21)—which aims to drive a culture of innovation, operational efficiency, and mission readiness across all levels of the service. By harnessing new technologies and the creativity of Airmen, the program seeks to enhance mission execution while reducing operational costs—ultimately maximizing value to the taxpayer.

 

NOVACES will provide its specialized expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to help AFMS leaders and teams embed sustainable process improvement capabilities throughout their organizations. The company’s practitioners will collaborate with CPI managers and staff across headquarters, centers, and wings to facilitate problem-solving sessions, coach implementation of solutions, and guide strategic improvements across all mission and functional areas.

NOVACES Awarded Prime Contract to Advance Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Initiatives at Navy Medicine
NOVACES Awarded Prime Contract to Advance Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Initiatives at Navy Medicine 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense

Sep 17, 2021

NOVACES Awarded Prime Contract to Advance Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Initiatives at Navy Medicine

NOVACES was awarded a Prime Contract by Navy Medicine’s (NAVMED) Performance Improvement Office (PIO). Under this award, NOVACES will deliver Lean Six Sigma (LSS), process improvement, administrative, and knowledge management support across the Navy Medicine Enterprise.

 

The contract supports operations at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), regional commands, and other NAVMED organizations. NOVACES will provide local performance improvement resources, project management expertise, and administrative program support to enhance mission effectiveness and operational efficiency.

 

The scope of the program focuses on sustaining and advancing NAVMED’s LSS program. LSS combines the benefits of both Lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma to help organizations streamline operations, increase value and reduce waste. A key aspect of this initiative is project management and support of the Belt Development Program, specifically to mentor the Regional Black Belts (RBB), Command Black Belts (BB), and Green Belts (GB) in the use of industry-leading methodologies.

 

NOVACES is proud to have supported Navy Medicine’s Lean Six Sigma and process improvement efforts since 2008, and this latest award reinforces its long-standing commitment to continuous improvement in federal healthcare operations.

Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Awards NOVACES with IRWA for Disaster Recovery Services in Puerto Rico
Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Awards NOVACES with IRWA for Disaster Recovery Services in Puerto Rico 150 150 Novaces | Lean Six Sigma Training | Process Improvement | Healthcare | Government | Defense

Aug 20, 2020

Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Awards NOVACES with IRWA for Disaster Recovery Services in Puerto Rico

NOVACES has been awarded a task order under its Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (DOC EDA). The award activates NOVACES to deliver critical economic recovery services in Puerto Rico, supporting the Island’s ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricanes Maria and Irma in 2017.

Distinct from our previous DOC EDA Disaster Recovery task orders for economic recovery work in Puerto Rico, this engagement is structured as an Interagency Reimbursable Work Agreement (IRWA) between DOC EDA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), marking an increased level of interagency collaboration for disaster recovery across the Territory and in the region.

NOVACES will provide National Disaster Recovery Framework implementation support at the Joint Recovery Office (JRO) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As part of this effort, we will conduct Economic Recovery Support Function (RSF) meetings, facilitate industry development initiatives, and deliver strategic capacity-building events across the Island. These activities are designed to engage diverse communities and equip local stakeholders in driving sustainable economic revitalization.

NOVACES has contributed to innovative economic recovery initiatives on the Island since our first task order was awarded in September 2017. As recent disasters across the U.S. continue to reach unprecedented levels of scale and impact, NOVACES is delivering a more structured and proactive approach to preparedness, response, and long-term recovery—delivering strategies that accelerate recovery and strengthen long-term resilience and readiness for future events.

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