ARC Group Secures National FEMA Contract to Speed Up Disaster Relief Logistics

ARC Group Awarded FEMA Contract to Accelerate Disaster-Relief Supply Deliveries

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has selected American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. ARC Group for a major national defense and emergency logistics contract. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract positions the shipping and logistics provider as a core partner in national emergency infrastructure and disaster response operations.

Under the terms of the federal agreement (Contract No. 70FB7026D00000002), the company will provide national cross-dock and incident base support to facilitate rapid supply distribution during sudden emergencies. The foundational award outlines a one-year base period beginning September 21, 2026, and includes two additional one-year option periods. FEMA structured the procurement as a multiple-award vehicle, granting up to three IDIQ contracts under the strict national requirement.

Driving Efficiency via Cross-Dock Logistics

At the core of the newly finalized FEMA contract is an optimized emergency logistics strategy known as cross-docking. Through this process, critical incoming disaster relief supplies—such as water, industrial power generators, emergency life support equipment, and medical gear—are transferred directly from inbound delivery trailers onto a specialized, GPS-tracked fleet.

By eliminating the intermediate warehousing stage, shipments can clear the facility within hours of arrival. The deployment of strategically positioned cross-dock hubs ensures that life-sustaining cargo bypasses traditional supply chain bottlenecks and moves directly toward affected communities at maximum speed.

Beyond core sorting operations, the operational mandate encompasses a wide array of auxiliary support systems. The specialized firm will manage empty trailer yards, oversee incident support base deployments, direct localized asset transportation, and provide full facility, management, and field personnel support to federal relief teams.

“Effective disaster response depends on the ability to rapidly coordinate people, trucks, facilities and supplies across difficult operating environments,” said Chris Benoit, general manager of the company. “ARC has extensive experience coordinating complex logistics operations under demanding conditions across the world”.

Decades of Mission-Critical Execution

The recent selection builds heavily upon the organization’s existing domestic frameworks, mirroring the tactical execution outlined in the firm’s previous FEMA award for high-consequence transport solutions. With over 30 years of experience, the provider is uniquely positioned to handle complex government assets. The agreement expands the contractor’s strategic footprint in coordinating highly scalable, secure logistics for federal clients, including the Department of Defense (DoD). By applying this expertise, the company reinforces its readiness to assist in regional crises.

Expanding Humanitarian Logistics Capabilities

This partnership highlights the firm’s capacity to deliver customized expeditionary humanitarian logistics frameworks within austere, resource-limited environments. Through an integrated network, the group provides support such as temporary base camp operations, power generation, and sanitary equipment. By synchronizing these shoreside utilities with rapid transit, the company ensures federal emergency managers can sustain prolonged field operations.

About ARC

American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. provides comprehensive government services, including global logistics and ocean shipping. The company and its U.S. affiliates own and operate the largest U.S.-flag Ro-Ro fleet, dedicated to meeting the mission-critical needs of the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.