Bernadette barriosrosario

Bernadette BarriosRosario serves as a key procurement lead within Region 2 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security, overseeing critical infrastructure acquisitions essential to disaster preparedness and recovery operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her role centers on ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of electrical installation services that maintain operational continuity in high-risk, disaster-prone environments. She manages full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring all acquisitions align with FEMA’s mission of resilient infrastructure and linguistic accessibility in underserved territories. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, BarriosRosario maintains consistent engagement with qualified electrical contractors capable of delivering code-compliant wiring and power system installations under urgent post-disaster timelines. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven experience in tropical climate resilience, hazardous environment compliance, and rapid-response deployment capabilities. She fosters collaborative relationships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency in NEC standards, emergency generator integration, and microgrid-ready infrastructure. BarriosRosario exhibits a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all electrical contracting opportunities are reserved exclusively for small businesses, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This policy reflects a deliberate strategy to build local capacity, enhance community resilience, and promote equitable economic participation across FEMA’s Region 2 jurisdictions. Her procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 238210—Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors—reflecting deep expertise in power distribution systems, emergency lighting, surge protection, and low-voltage wiring for critical facilities such as shelters, command centers, and public utilities. She specializes in acquiring services that support mission-critical infrastructure restoration, with an emphasis on code adherence, safety compliance, and long-term durability in high-humidity, salt-air environments.