Christine A. Todd

J. Cohen serves as a key procurement lead within the National Continuity SECTION (CON50) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, responsible for acquiring critical infrastructure and communications systems essential to national emergency response. Their role centers on ensuring the resilience of secure, redundant communication networks and technical support services that sustain federal operations during crises. Cohen manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning engineering services, telecommunications equipment, and mission-critical IT solutions, aligning procurements with the agency’s mandate to harden national continuity capabilities against disruption. They work closely with technical teams to define requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Cohen maintains strategic relationships with a broad spectrum of contractors, including specialized firms in telecommunications hardware, cybersecurity infrastructure, and emergency communications engineering. While no single vendor dominates their portfolio, they consistently engage with vendors capable of delivering hardened, interoperable systems that meet DHS security standards. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that emphasize system reliability, rapid deployment, and long-term sustainment. Cohen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of procurements designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, they actively prioritize opportunities for small businesses with expertise in communications technology and emergency response systems, fostering a competitive, inclusive vendor ecosystem. Their procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS codes 334210 (telephone apparatus manufacturing), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 324110 (petroleum refineries), reflecting a unique blend of telecommunications, IT services, and energy infrastructure support. Cohen’s technical domain expertise lies in securing resilient communication architectures, emergency broadcast systems, and redundant data transmission networks critical to continuity of government operations.