Freda McDonald

Freda R. McDonald serves as a Contracting Officer within the Mitigation SECTION (MIT60) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she oversees the acquisition of technical and analytical services critical to reducing national risk from natural disasters. Her portfolio centers on supporting the National Flood Insurance Program through data-driven planning, resilience modeling, and catastrophe risk assessment. She manages a diverse range of procurement actions, including professional services contracts for engineering, scientific consulting, and operational support, ensuring alignment with federal mitigation priorities and statutory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. McDonald cultivates strategic relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in technical consulting, engineering services, and data analytics. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in hazard mitigation, geographic information systems, and risk modeling. She prioritizes competitive, transparent processes and maintains a balanced approach to vendor partnerships, favoring both large-capability providers and qualified small businesses. Her set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 85.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, with 14.3% of awards reserved for 8(a) certified small businesses, demonstrating a targeted commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining rigorous performance standards. McDonald’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), reflecting her need for specialized expertise in risk analysis, infrastructure resilience, and program management. She routinely acquires services related to floodplain mapping, catastrophe modeling, policy evaluation, and operational support for federal mitigation initiatives, ensuring that technical solutions are both scientifically robust and operationally viable.