Christopher Tulowitzky

Christopher Tulowitzky supports the Mitigation SECTION (MIT60) within the Federal Emergency Management Agency by managing procurement activities critical to national resilience initiatives. He oversees the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services that advance flood risk modeling, catastrophe planning, and financial sustainability of the National Flood Insurance Program. His work directly enables data-driven decision-making and operational support for federal mitigation programs, ensuring communities are better prepared for natural disasters. Tulowitzky typically handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring specialized expertise in geospatial analysis, engineering, and technical consulting, often involving multi-disciplinary teams and long-term service delivery. While specific contractor names are not available, Tulowitzky engages with a diverse ecosystem of professional services firms, including engineering consultants, data analytics providers, and scientific research organizations. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitively awarded contracts that demand technical rigor and compliance with federal risk assessment standards. He frequently collaborates with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity modeling tools, hazard mapping solutions, and resilience planning services, fostering partnerships that align with FEMA’s mission of reducing long-term disaster risk. Tulowitzky demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of his acquisitions set aside for 8(a) certified firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to leverage disadvantaged business enterprise capabilities. This preference underscores his alignment with federal socioeconomic goals, prioritizing opportunities for small, innovative firms that bring niche expertise in resilience science and technical consulting. His contracting patterns consistently integrate 8(a) competitors into the acquisition stream, reinforcing equitable access and capacity building within the national mitigation ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in engineering services, surveying and mapping, and specialized technical consulting. He routinely procures geospatial analysis, risk modeling software, floodplain mapping, and catastrophe simulation services, requiring deep domain knowledge in hydrology, hazard mitigation, and federal regulatory frameworks. His technical expertise centers on enabling data-informed policy through precise, science-backed deliverables that support FEMA’s mission to build a more resilient nation.