David Orris

David E. Orris 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 acquisitions that support national resilience and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for administrative, technical, and logistical services essential to disaster response and workforce development. His responsibilities include drafting solicitations, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a focus on enhancing incident management frameworks and emergency preparedness capabilities. While specific contractor names are not available, Orris engages with a diverse pool of vendors providing professional services and operational support, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering consultative, training, and infrastructure-related solutions under time-sensitive, mission-critical conditions. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, prioritizing responsiveness, compliance, and performance reliability across both large and small business entities. Orris demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 42% of his acquisitions designated for small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and HUBZone preferences. His consistent use of these set-aside authorities underscores a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal opportunities and strengthen the capacity of underserved business communities in supporting emergency preparedness missions. His primary procurement focus lies in professional and management consulting services, particularly under NAICS 541690 and 541611, reflecting a demand for strategic advisory support in incident management and organizational development. He also procures training services (NAICS 611430), landscaping (NAICS 561730), and hospitality support (NAICS 721110), indicating a broad operational footprint that includes both mission-critical consulting and ancillary services essential to sustaining emergency response infrastructure.