Amanda Heller

Amanda Heller supports the Preparedness SECTION (PRE20) within the Federal Emergency Management Agency by managing strategic procurement initiatives aligned with national resilience and operational readiness objectives. Though her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on administrative, technical, and logistical support services critical to incident management frameworks and workforce development. She handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions including management consulting, information services, and third-party administrative systems that underpin FEMA’s emergency response infrastructure. Her work ensures that agency programs are equipped with the governance, planning, and operational tools necessary to coordinate complex disaster response efforts across federal, state, and local partners. While specific contractor names are not available, Heller’s procurement patterns reflect engagement with a broad spectrum of service providers, including management consultants, data and information services firms, and third-party administrators. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, interoperable solutions. She maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, engaging both large-capacity contractors and qualified small businesses to meet the dynamic demands of emergency preparedness operations. Heller’s contracting activity shows a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates 7.1% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides are currently dominant, her pattern suggests a foundational support for small business capacity building within the broader federal emergency management supply chain. Her primary NAICS focus includes Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), reflecting expertise in organizational readiness and incident command system support. She also procures information services (511210) and third-party insurance administration solutions (524292), demonstrating technical proficiency in data-driven decision support and operational logistics. These acquisitions underscore her domain expertise in building resilient, administratively sound emergency response systems.