Chase Smith

Chase Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the Incident Support Section (ISS70) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in enabling rapid, mission-critical acquisitions to sustain emergency response and recovery operations. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Chase specializes in securing custom computer programming services that support incident management systems, real-time data platforms, and interoperable communication tools essential for operational continuity during domestic disasters. His work directly supports FEMA’s mandate to ensure public safety and survivor assistance through agile, scalable technology solutions in austere environments. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Chase consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering secure, mission-aligned software development and systems integration services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring vendors to meet stringent interoperability, cybersecurity, and rapid deployment standards under time-sensitive emergency conditions. He fosters collaborative partnerships with firms experienced in federal emergency response frameworks, including those familiar with NIMS and ICS protocols. Chase exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal portions of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and awarded without set-aside. This dual approach ensures both broad competition and targeted opportunities for small business participation, aligning with federal priorities to expand access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining procurement agility. His pattern reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient vendor base capable of scaling under pressure. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541511—Custom Computer Programming Services—reflecting deep expertise in software development for emergency operations, data analytics platforms, geospatial tools, and mission-critical applications. Chase’s technical domain centers on building and sustaining digital infrastructure that supports situational awareness, resource tracking, and interagency coordination during high-stakes incidents.