Chance Caione

Chance Caione serves as a procurement specialist within the Preparedness SECTION (PRE20) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, supporting the agency’s mission to build national resilience through strategic acquisition of critical operational and administrative services. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions, Caione focuses on acquiring technical, logistical, and workforce development solutions that enhance emergency response readiness. Their portfolio primarily includes services related to facility operations, IT system design, and educational support, ensuring that federal, state, and local partners are equipped with the infrastructure and training necessary to manage complex incidents under the National Incident Management System. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified, Caione maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large-capability firms and small businesses across multiple sectors. Working relationships are characterized by a balanced approach between competitive sealed bidding and targeted set-asides, with a demonstrated preference for performance-based contracting and service-level agreements that align with FEMA’s mission-critical timelines and operational demands. Caione exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 28% of acquisitions directed toward small business set-asides, including HUBZone and 8(a) programs. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster regional economic resilience and expand access to federal opportunities for underserved communities, consistent with federal small business goals under the Small Business Act. The primary NAICS focus areas—721110 (hotels and motels), 541512 (computer systems design), 611710 (educational support), and 238190 (building exterior contractors)—reveal a unique blend of operational support and technical services. Procurements center on temporary housing for emergency personnel, IT infrastructure for incident command systems, training program development, and facility maintenance critical to FEMA’s field operations, demonstrating expertise in cross-sector acquisition strategy for disaster response ecosystems.