Antoine Barnes

Antoine P. Barnes serves as a key procurement lead within the Community Survivor Assistance SEC of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, overseeing acquisitions critical to disaster response and survivor support. His work centers on securing temporary housing, operational infrastructure, and essential services to restore dignity and functionality in disaster-affected communities. Barnes manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering, construction, and logistics, ensuring rapid deployment of scalable, transportable solutions under time-sensitive emergency conditions. He plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with FEMA’s mission to deliver immediate, safe, and sustainable living conditions following major incidents. While specific contractor names are not available, Barnes maintains relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including engineering firms, specialty trade contractors, and manufacturers of modular housing units. His procurement approach emphasizes agility and adaptability, often engaging firms capable of mobilizing quickly and meeting stringent federal compliance standards for emergency operations. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and adherence to federal building and safety codes. Barnes exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 77.8% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 22.2% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes efficiency while fostering economic opportunity for small businesses in the disaster response ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) for site assessment and infrastructure design, 321991 (Manufactured Home Manufacturing) for mobile housing units, and 238990 (Specialty Trade Contractors) for rapid installation and utility integration. He also procures administrative and logistical services under 925120 and 561431 to support field operations. Barnes’s expertise lies in integrating technical, logistical, and humanitarian requirements into compliant, mission-driven acquisitions.