Fernando F Soto-Perez

Fernando F. Soto-Perez serves as a Contract Specialist within the Mitigation SECTION (MIT60) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance national resilience to natural disasters. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical and administrative services critical to the National Flood Insurance Program, including risk modeling, data analytics, and operational support. His work ensures that federal mitigation initiatives are grounded in sound scientific analysis and efficient administrative execution, aligning procurement decisions with FEMA’s strategic goals of community preparedness and catastrophe risk reduction. Soto-Perez collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in environmental consulting and office administrative services, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering data-driven risk assessments and programmatic support. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with contractors possessing deep expertise in hydrologic modeling, geographic information systems, and federal compliance frameworks. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and mission alignment. He demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with capabilities in environmental science and federal administrative support, though the majority of his awards remain open to all competitors. His approach balances broad competition with intentional inclusion of qualified small entities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and 561110 (Office Administrative Services), reflecting his specialization in securing technical expertise for flood risk modeling, resilience planning, and program management support. He routinely procures services involving geospatial analysis, catastrophe simulation tools, and federal grant administration—domains requiring both technical precision and regulatory compliance.