Erik Young

Erik Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), supporting the agency’s mission to ensure rapid, resilient disaster response and recovery operations. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on mission-critical goods and services essential to emergency operations. His acquisitions typically support temporary housing, logistical support, infrastructure restoration, and emergency medical supply chains, aligning with FEMA’s strategic priorities of scalability and operational continuity during crises. Erik maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including FED SERVE LLC, EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., WS ACQUISITION LLC, VIDOVATION CORPORATION, and SAMSTAR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors capable of delivering rapid-response logistics, technical equipment, and operational support under time-sensitive conditions. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to ensure seamless deployment during high-stakes emergencies. Erik’s procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 87.1% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 12.9% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. While he does not frequently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for qualified small firms within FEMA’s operational ecosystem. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541350 (Building Inspection Services), supporting post-disaster structural assessments, alongside specialized acquisitions in fire protection (922160), linen supply (812331), manufactured home manufacturing (321991), and fluid power pump and motor manufacturing (333996). These categories reflect his technical expertise in procuring essential, often niche, equipment and services critical to sheltering, sanitation, and infrastructure resilience in disaster-affected communities.