Jeffery Byrd

Jeffery Byrd serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), supporting mission-critical acquisitions aligned with national disaster response and recovery operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on operational readiness, including security services, translation and interpretation support, janitorial services, engineering solutions, and manufactured housing units for temporary sheltering. His work directly enables FEMA’s ability to rapidly deploy life-sustaining resources and sustain emergency operations in affected communities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic resilience goals. Byrd maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors including FED SERVE LLC, EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., WS ACQUISITION LLC, VIDOVATION CORPORATION, and SAMSTAR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for agile, mission-aligned contractors capable of delivering scalable, time-sensitive services under high-pressure conditions. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, rapid mobilization, and adaptability, particularly in post-disaster environments where operational continuity is paramount. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Byrd prioritizes small business participation, with over 62% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and nearly 38% designated for local area set-asides under FAR 26.2. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to empower community-based vendors and foster regional economic resilience alongside federal emergency response efforts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), critical for maintaining safe and sanitary emergency operations centers. He also routinely procures translation and interpretation services (541930) to ensure equitable access to aid, alongside engineering services (541330) and manufactured housing (321991) to support temporary sheltering infrastructure. His expertise spans operational logistics, crisis response procurement, and socioeconomic contracting, making him a vital link between FEMA’s field needs and its vendor ecosystem.