Candice N. Burch

Candice Burch serves as a Contract Specialist within the Information Technology Commodities and Telecommunications unit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security. She plays a pivotal role in executing full-cycle procurement actions for mission-critical IT and telecommunications solutions that underpin national emergency response capabilities. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Burch specializes in acquiring professional training and management development services essential for building workforce readiness in cybersecurity, incident command systems, and interoperable communications technologies that support disaster resilience operations. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Burch’s procurement activity consistently engages a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in instructional design, leadership development, and technical workforce training. She fosters collaborative partnerships with service providers who deliver accredited, performance-based learning programs tailored to federal emergency management personnel, ensuring alignment with DHS competency frameworks and continuous operational readiness standards. Burch’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awarded actions classified as open to all competitors. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and mission fit rather than socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all statutory small business obligations and maintains transparency in sourcing. Her primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 611430—Professional and Management Development Training. She procures curriculum-based training programs, simulation-driven exercises, and certification pathways that enhance the technical and leadership capacities of DHS personnel in areas such as incident management, cyber resilience, and emergency communications interoperability. Her expertise lies in aligning training acquisitions with federal workforce development goals and operational requirements for high-stakes emergency response environments.