Charmaine Hoffman

Charmaine serves as a Contract Specialist within the New Orleans Contract Operations Management Branch of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical logistical and operational services to support disaster response and recovery missions. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for temporary housing infrastructure, site readiness, and emergency support services, with a focus on securing recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds, and related facilities under federal disaster declarations. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract actions with FEMA’s operational tempo and mission-critical timelines. Charmaine collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in emergency support services, including providers of security personnel, prefabricated infrastructure, and medical supply distribution. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of rapid mobilization, scalable service delivery, and compliance with federal emergency response standards. She fosters partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in disaster environments and possess the capacity to operate under dynamic, high-pressure conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Charmaine consistently prioritizes total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting approach reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, regularly leveraging small business set-asides to expand vendor diversity and enhance community resilience through local economic inclusion. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561612 for security guards and patrol services, reflecting the need for site protection in temporary housing operations. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 332311 for prefabricated metal structures and 423450 for medical and hospital equipment distribution, demonstrating technical expertise in emergency infrastructure, safety systems, and healthcare logistics critical to disaster recovery operations.