Authorized Equipment List

The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) is a list of approved equipment types allowed under FEMA’s preparedness grant programs. The intended audience of this tool is emergency managers, first responders, and other homeland security professionals.

The list consists of 21 equipment categories divided into categories, sub-categories and then individual equipment items.

NOTE: There are no commercially available products listed; it only consists of equipment types.

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Search by item number, item title, keyword or grant program, and then click Apply.
Select a primary section, category and sub-category, and then click Apply.
Select a FEMA grant program.
21GN-00-CNST - Consulting Services in Support of Equipment Acquisition
Use of consultants in the design of customized versions of allowable equipment, or to supervise construction/installation of allowable equipment.
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21GN-00-INST - Installation
Installation costs for authorized equipment purchased through FEMA grants.
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21GN-00-LEAS - Leasing of Space for Equipment Storage
Leasing (or rental) of space for storage of allowable equipment item.
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21GN-00-MAIH - Maintenance, HDER
Maintenance on equipment acquired through the Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse (HDER) Program.
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21GN-00-MAIN - Maintenance
Vehicle and equipment maintenance packages.
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21GN-00-OCEQ - Equipment and Supplies, Information/Emergency Operations/Fusion Centers
Necessary equipment and supplies to establish and maintain a Joint Information Center, Emergency Operations Center or DHS recognized Fusion Center (FC) Includes equipment necessary to establish a JIC/EOC/FC (e. general office supplies, projector display, portable podium, etc. that is not specifically covered in other areas of the AEL.
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21GN-00-SHIP - Shipping
Shipping costs for equipment purchased with grant funding.
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21GN-00-STAX - Sales Tax
Sales tax on equipment purchased with grant funding.
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21GN-00-TRNG - Training
Training on CBRNE and cyber security equipment by vendors or local entities.
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21GN-00-XMLP - Programming for XML Compliance
Programming and technical assistance for bringing systems into compliance with the NIEM / Global Justice XML Data Model. This item also includes training for programmers on the NIEM / Global Justice XML Data Model, the cost of overtime to attend the training, and costs related to on-site training to State and/or local units of government.
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About the Standardized Equipment List

  • The Interagency Board provides subject matter expertise on equipment used by first responders and other emergency management professionals.
  • The Interagency Board maintains the Standardized Equipment List (SEL) which has most of the equipment types listed on the Authorized Equipment List.
  • The numbering scheme for individual items on the Authorized Equipment List provides direct cross-referencing with the Standardized Equipment List.
  • The Standardized Equipment List has relevant standards, training requirements and operating considerations for many of the equipment items.
  • A link to the Standardized Equipment List will appear on each equipment item page.

About the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders

  • The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program produces market survey reports which provide operating information on individual commercially available items.
  • Most equipment items have reports.
  • The program site uses the same item numbers as the Authorized Equipment List and a link to their site will appear on each equipment item page.
  • NOTE: They do not endorse any particular products or vendors.

Disclaimer

FEMA is solely responsible for the content of the Authorized Equipment List. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any of its employees make any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose by any specific commercial product, process or service referenced herein.

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