Ahisha Alexander

Ahisha Alexander serves as a Contracting Officer for Region 6: Emergency Preparedness A within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurements critical to disaster response and recovery operations, ensuring timely acquisition of essential services that sustain operational readiness across high-risk regions. Her portfolio centers on time-sensitive, mission-critical contracts for temporary infrastructure, logistical support, and emergency services, with a strong emphasis on rapid deployment capabilities. She executes acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 19, prioritizing flexibility and responsiveness to dynamic emergency conditions while maintaining strict compliance with federal procurement regulations. Alexander maintains strategic partnerships with small businesses, particularly those certified under HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Aside programs, reflecting a deliberate and consistent focus on socioeconomic contracting. She actively cultivates relationships with vendors possessing proven experience in emergency service delivery, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting arrangements that emphasize accountability and scalability during crisis response. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong preference for awarding contracts to eligible small businesses, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable access and community resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and NAICS 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services), reflecting the agency’s need for secure site operations and emergency sanitation solutions. She routinely acquires services related to mobile sanitation units, temporary fencing, waste containment, and perimeter security for emergency shelters and staging areas. Alexander brings specialized expertise in managing complex, high-tempo acquisitions where operational continuity and public health are paramount, ensuring that contracted services meet stringent federal standards for safety, reliability, and rapid scalability in disaster environments.