Amanda Heller

Amanda Heller serves as a Contract Specialist within the Preparedness SECTION (PRE20) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national resilience and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for administrative, management, and technical services critical to incident response systems, workforce development, and emergency management infrastructure. Her acquisitions are designed to strengthen the agency’s capacity to deploy coordinated, efficient, and scalable support during complex disasters, aligning closely with FEMA’s mission to enhance preparedness through robust contracting practices. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Amanda collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in management consulting and third-party administrative services. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, clear deliverables tied to mission outcomes, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She engages both large professional services firms and small business concerns, fostering partnerships that prioritize innovation, scalability, and accountability in service delivery. Amanda demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of her portfolio designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal contracts without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach reflects a balanced strategy that expands vendor participation while maintaining competitive integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611, where she acquires administrative management and general management consulting services essential to optimizing emergency response frameworks. She also procures services under NAICS 524292, supporting third-party administration functions tied to resource allocation and logistics coordination. Her technical domain expertise centers on process efficiency, workforce readiness systems, and integrated planning tools that underpin FEMA’s operational effectiveness.