Charles Battle, Jr.

Charles Battle, Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist within the Support Services Section (SS40) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain FEMA’s operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional, logistical, and administrative support services essential to emergency response infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission priorities. His portfolio primarily includes consulting, communications, and facility support contracts, enabling FEMA to maintain efficient, scalable operations during high-stakes crisis events. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Battle consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors offering specialized technical and support services. He fosters collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under time-sensitive conditions, emphasizing performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development. His procurement approach prioritizes agility, compliance, and accountability, aligning vendor capabilities with the dynamic needs of federal emergency operations. Battle demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions and 16.7% structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes small business participation, ensuring eligible firms have equitable access to opportunities without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His pattern reflects a balanced focus on competition and small business inclusion within the broader federal acquisition framework. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing advisory and technical consulting, 519130 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting), supporting digital communications infrastructure, and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), ensuring environmental and logistical support for field operations. This blend of expertise underscores his technical proficiency in procuring services critical to both administrative continuity and emergency response readiness.