Isaac L. Chapple

Isaac L. Chapple serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), supporting the agency’s mission to ensure rapid, scalable response and recovery operations during national emergencies. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical logistics, emergency medical supplies, infrastructure restoration, and operational support services. His work directly enables FEMA’s ability to deploy life-sustaining resources, temporary sheltering systems, and resilient supply chains in the aftermath of disasters. Chapple routinely handles complex contract actions under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, emphasizing urgency, flexibility, and compliance with national preparedness standards. Chapple maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including FED SERVE LLC, EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., WS ACQUISITION LLC, VIDOVATION CORPORATION, and SAMSTAR LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on rapid-response logistics, specialized equipment distribution, and technical support services critical to disaster operations. His contracting approach favors proven vendors with demonstrated capacity for surge scalability, just-in-time delivery, and compliance with federal emergency protocols, fostering reliable, performance-based vendor relationships. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 89.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 10.7% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational agility and socioeconomic goals. Chapple’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 423450 (medical and hospital equipment wholesale), 423330 (roofing and insulation materials), 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), 483111 (deep sea freight transportation), and 561990 (other support services). These reflect deep expertise in procuring emergency medical systems, power generation equipment, disaster-resistant building materials, and logistics coordination services essential to FEMA’s operational readiness and recovery missions.