Carol H. Domingue

Carol H. Domingue serves as a Contracting Officer for Region 1: Emergency Preparedness under the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support critical infrastructure resilience, including life-safety systems, facility upgrades, and emergency response readiness. Her acquisitions focus on maintaining operational continuity for federal facilities during disaster scenarios, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and mission-critical performance standards. She routinely handles service-based contracts for facility maintenance, HVAC systems, and emergency support services, aligning procurement strategy with national preparedness priorities. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Domingue maintains consistent partnerships with firms specializing in plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and integrated facilities support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and strict adherence to FAR compliance, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in reliability and mission alignment. She engages with both large and small vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in emergency infrastructure systems and rapid-response service delivery. Domingue exhibits a robust commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses while ensuring access to agile, community-based service providers capable of rapid deployment in disaster-affected regions. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting, aligning with federal goals to enhance diversity and resilience in the contractor base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems maintenance, climate control for critical facilities, and comprehensive facility operations support. She specializes in procuring services that ensure uninterrupted functionality of emergency operations centers, shelters, and response hubs, with an emphasis on code-compliant installations, preventive maintenance, and rapid repair capabilities essential to public safety missions.