Christopher K. Gloyd

Christopher K. Gloyd serves as a Contract Specialist within the Preparedness SECTION (PRE20) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that enhance national resilience and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisition actions centered on administrative, technical, and workforce development services, ensuring alignment with federal emergency management priorities. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical capacity building for incident response systems. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Gloyd maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors providing professional consulting, training, and technical services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering strategic planning, incident management support, and organizational development solutions. He routinely engages with both large professional services firms and small business contractors, fostering partnerships that ensure agility, innovation, and sustained readiness across federal emergency response networks. Gloyd demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-third of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses. His portfolio includes consistent use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable proportion of 8(a) competed awards, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. His approach aligns with DHS priorities to strengthen diverse vendor participation while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), with additional emphasis on technical consulting, training, and professional organization services. He regularly acquires services related to emergency operations planning, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness, demonstrating deep expertise in supporting the administrative and human capital infrastructure essential to national preparedness.