Jeanette Collen

Jeanette Collen serves as a Contract Specialist within the New Orleans Contract Operations Management Branch of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical logistical and operational services to support disaster response and recovery missions. Her procurement activities center on enabling temporary housing, site readiness, and emergency infrastructure support following federal disaster declarations, with a primary focus on acquiring services related to recreational vehicle park and campground operations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and timely delivery of mission-critical resources under dynamic emergency conditions. Collen collaborates extensively with a diverse pool of small business contractors specializing in temporary housing solutions, facility maintenance, and emergency site management. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with vendors possessing expertise in modular housing, utility setup, sanitation services, and land preparation for transient populations. She fosters collaborative, performance-based relationships with vendors who demonstrate operational agility, regulatory compliance, and capacity to mobilize rapidly in high-stress environments. A steadfast advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Collen directs 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that opportunities are prioritized for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible small business categories. Her procurement strategy is intentionally structured to maximize participation by small businesses with proven experience in emergency response logistics and temporary infrastructure support. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 561790, “Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings,” encompassing services such as site preparation, temporary facility management, waste and sanitation services, and utility support for transient housing installations. This specialized domain requires deep technical understanding of FEMA’s temporary housing protocols and the operational constraints of disaster-affected environments, positioning Collen as a subject matter expert in emergency housing logistics procurement.