Erik Robertson

Erik Robertson serves as a procurement lead within the Information Technology Commodities and Telecommunications unit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical IT and telecommunications solutions that underpin national disaster response and emergency operations. His portfolio centers on securing secure, interoperable communications systems, command and control platforms, and resilient data infrastructure essential for federal, state, and local emergency management. Robertson oversees full lifecycle contracting for custom software development and integrated IT services, ensuring alignment with DHS cybersecurity standards and federal interoperability mandates. Robertson collaborates with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including systems integrators, cybersecurity firms, and specialized software developers, to deliver tailored technology solutions. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, his procurement approach emphasizes competitive, open bidding to ensure innovation and resilience. He engages with vendors capable of rapid deployment, secure coding practices, and compliance with NIST frameworks, fostering partnerships that prioritize agility and mission readiness over legacy vendor lock-in. Robertson’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses are not excluded—participation is driven by merit, capacity, and compliance rather than set-aside designations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep engagement in bespoke software development, system integration, cloud-enabled resilience platforms, and secure telecommunications support. He consistently procures services involving real-time data analytics, encrypted communication systems, and mission-critical application modernization, demonstrating expertise in supporting emergency response ecosystems through cutting-edge, secure IT infrastructure.