Contracting Officer

The Contracting Officer for Region 9 under the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security manages mission-critical acquisitions to support rapid disaster response and recovery across the Pacific region, including Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and tribal communities. Responsible for executing full-cycle procurement activities, they specialize in securing temporary housing solutions, logistical infrastructure, and community-based support services essential to emergency operations. Their portfolio primarily encompasses construction-modification and facilities support contracts, ensuring scalable, culturally appropriate, and geographically resilient infrastructure is deployed in the wake of natural disasters and humanitarian crises. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, the Contracting Officer maintains a dynamic network of vendors capable of delivering rapid-response facilities services and residential remodeling under time-sensitive, high-stakes conditions. Relationships are built with firms possessing proven experience in modular housing, emergency shelter systems, and remote-site construction, with an emphasis on adaptability, regulatory compliance, and cultural competency in underserved island and tribal environments. The officer demonstrates a balanced yet deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of all procurements set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the remainder awarded as open competitions. This reflects a strategic intent to foster local economic resilience while maintaining access to specialized capabilities. Although no specific socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) are dominant, the consistent use of total small business set-asides underscores a strong preference for inclusive contracting that empowers regional small firms. Primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 236118 (Residential Remodelers), reflecting expertise in temporary housing deployment, infrastructure rehabilitation, and emergency-ready facility modifications. The officer brings specialized knowledge in procurement of modular units, site preparation, utility integration, and post-disaster rebuilding, ensuring compliance with FEMA’s operational standards and tribal sovereignty requirements.