Alfredia G. Allen

Alfredia G. Allen serves as a Contract Specialist within the Information Technology Commodities and Telecommunications unit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical IT and telecommunications solutions that support national disaster response and emergency operations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on ensuring secure, interoperable, and resilient technology systems for federal emergency management. She routinely manages complex acquisitions for custom software development, system integration, and enterprise communications infrastructure essential to command and control environments. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Allen maintains a professional procurement environment that fosters collaboration with a diverse range of vendors, including established systems integrators and specialized IT service providers. Her contracting approach emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promotes competitive bidding to ensure value, security, and operational readiness across the federal emergency response ecosystem. Allen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity among qualified small firms. Her set-aside preferences prioritize broad-based small business engagement over narrow socioeconomic categories, supporting a diverse vendor base while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), underscoring her expertise in procuring tailored software solutions, data-driven resilience platforms, and secure telecommunications architectures. She specializes in acquiring services that enable real-time data exchange, interoperable emergency networks, and mission-critical application development for federal, state, and local first responders.