Erich G Ducote

Erich Ducote serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the Community Survivor Assistance SEC of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, supporting the rapid acquisition of mission-critical services to ensure safe and dignified living conditions for disaster survivors. While not a lead contracting officer, Ducote plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for non-routine, high-tempo procurements aligned with emergency response timelines. His work primarily supports the deployment of temporary housing, medical support infrastructure, and operational services in the immediate aftermath of major incidents, requiring agile contracting methods and close collaboration with field teams and interagency partners. Ducote’s contractor relationships are diverse but primarily centered on professional services firms delivering technical, administrative, and security support. He engages with a broad spectrum of vendors—including management consultants, security service providers, and medical laboratory operators—often through task orders under existing GWACs or IDIQs. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his pattern reflects a preference for established, scalable service providers capable of rapid mobilization and compliance with federal emergency protocols. His procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 86.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (9.1%) and Local Area Set-Asides (4.5%), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals under FAR 19.5 and 26.2. Ducote’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (professional and technical services), 621511 (medical laboratories), and 561612 (security services), reflecting the agency’s need for integrated support systems—from logistical planning and medical diagnostics to on-site safety and crowd management. His expertise lies in procuring mission-critical, non-tactical services that enable scalable, temporary infrastructure in austere environments, ensuring compliance with DHS and FEMA operational standards.