Douglas Stickler, Contract Specialist

Douglas Stickler supports the Incident Support Section (ISS70) within the Federal Emergency Management Agency in executing mission-critical procurement operations that sustain emergency response and recovery capabilities. He manages acquisitions for essential goods and services required to maintain operational continuity during domestic disasters, ensuring rapid deployment of life-sustaining resources in austere environments. His work centers on time-sensitive, mission-essential contracts that enable public safety, infrastructure resilience, and survivor support, often under dynamic and high-pressure conditions typical of emergency response cycles. Stickler collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including medical equipment wholesalers, industrial maintenance providers, and specialized support service firms, many of which are small businesses certified under federal socioeconomic programs. His contracting approach emphasizes agility and reliability, prioritizing vendors with proven capacity to deliver under urgent timelines and in challenging logistical conditions. He cultivates long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of scaling operations rapidly and maintaining compliance with federal emergency response standards. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Stickler consistently structures solicitations to maximize participation under the FAR 19.5 Small Business Set-Aside program, with approximately 64% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower economically disadvantaged firms, particularly those in HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB categories, aligning with FEMA’s broader equity and resilience goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423450 for medical and hospital supplies, 811310 for commercial and industrial equipment maintenance, and 561990 for specialized support services. He frequently procures emergency medical consumables, field-deployable equipment repair solutions, logistics coordination, and private mail and document handling services—domains critical to sustaining field operations during prolonged incidents. His technical expertise spans emergency logistics, supply chain integrity, and rapid-response procurement frameworks.