Charles K Tama

Charles K. Tama serves as a Contract Specialist within the Preparedness SECTION (PRE20) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that bolster national resilience and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and DHS procurement policies. His portfolio primarily supports administrative, logistical, and technical services essential to emergency response infrastructure, workforce training, and incident management systems. Tama’s work directly enables PRE20’s mandate to strengthen the nation’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex disasters. Tama cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses, professional service providers, and technical contractors specializing in emergency management support. He frequently engages with firms offering management consulting, facility operations, and educational support services, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and vendor accountability, ensuring that contractor performance aligns with FEMA’s mission-critical objectives. Tama demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for small business set-asides. Nearly 58% of his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, including significant use of Total Small Business, HUBZone, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides. He also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and enhance diversity in the federal contractor base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 721110 (lodging for emergency personnel), 238220 (HVAC and facility infrastructure), 611710 (educational support for training programs), 813920 (professional associations), and 541611 (management consulting). These reflect a technical domain expertise in operational readiness, facility support, and workforce development services critical to FEMA’s preparedness mission.