FEMA Region VI Procurement Branch

FEMA Region VI Procurement Branch operates as the central procurement hub for the Department of Homeland Security’s Region 6, responsible for securing mission-critical goods and services to support disaster response, recovery, and infrastructure resilience across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico. The branch manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility readiness, emergency logistics, IT systems, and utility infrastructure, ensuring rapid deployment of resources during federal emergency declarations. Its contracting activities are strategically aligned with FEMA’s operational imperatives, emphasizing scalable, reliable, and timely procurement of technical, construction, and supply chain solutions to sustain emergency operations. The branch maintains enduring relationships with a core group of contractors including GOVPLACE, INC., TM3 SOLUTIONS, INC., PIXAMETTIC SOLUTIONS LLC, ADVANCED COMPUTER CONCEPTS, INC., and GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, THE. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in emergency IT support, geospatial analytics, HVAC systems, and bulk logistics. The procurement approach favors performance-based contracts with clear deliverables, emphasizing accountability, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and operational continuity under high-stress conditions. The branch does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of its acquisitions awarded on an open, unrestricted basis. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of speed, scalability, and technical capability over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the urgency of emergency response requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes compete equitably based on technical merit and readiness. Primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) for facility upgrades, 333415 (HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturing) for critical climate control systems, and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) for IT support, including radar-based flood modeling and situational awareness platforms. Additional focus areas include electric power distribution and petroleum logistics, underscoring expertise in mission-critical infrastructure sustainment and energy resilience.