Pacific Center Disaster (PDC) Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
b. PDC and DisasterAWARE served as a core element of exercise and training support to DoD and Allied Partners to improve readiness through realistic training scenarios—recreating dynamic operational environments.
c. PDC provided its technology to Emergency Operations Centers (DoD, Whole of Government, international) around the world to effectively monitor and respond to crisis events and emerging requirements.
Program Objective
a. PDC provides the world’s only global operational all-hazard early warning system—DisasterAWARE [Disaster Alert, DisasterAWARE Pro, DoD RAPIDS]— capable of monitoring, alerting, and assessing impacts to people, infrastructure, and assets, providing vital real-time information to decision-makers. PDC technologies, Advanced Analytics, and AI Programs are meeting increasing demands for faster, data-driven decision-making across diverse missions, including border security, understanding and countering adversarial influence operations, and time-sensitive response actions for hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards (natural or man-made) impacting all US areas of interest.
b. PDC is a science and technology innovation center specializing in the creation of actionable risk intelligence, early warning, and decision support to inform leaders and guide appropriate action by the DoD, USG, and general public in response to natural and man-made hazards. Through unique international partnerships PDC provides integrated situational awareness in even the most data austere environments.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applicant should submit proposals as requested for in the relevant announcement.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days
- Appeal: From 1 to 15 days
Approval information is detailed in the announcement.
Program details & compliance
Description
The PDC program, under the guidance of the Office of Secretary of Defense-Policy (OSD-P) in conjunction with the oversight of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), supports and addresses the Department of Defense’s long-term objectives in supporting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR), Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA), and disaster prevention mission requirement for the entire DoD, domestic and international.
Mission Categories
Primary: Emergency Preparedness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
This Cooperative Agreement being awarded through a competitive Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), and in accordance with 2 CFR 200. There will have substantial government involvement. The intent is to select a single organization to be the Managing Partner. Applicants must provide information that addresses its vision, experience and qualifications to administer and grow complex public-private organizations.
Required Documentation
See CFR 200 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements