Jessie Samuels

Jessie Samuels serves as a Contract Specialist within the Incident Support Section (ISS70) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in enabling rapid response and recovery operations through strategic procurement of mission-critical services. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—Samuels ensures timely delivery of essential resources that sustain operational continuity during domestic emergencies. Her acquisitions primarily support traveler accommodation services critical to housing emergency responders, displaced survivors, and logistical personnel in austere environments, aligning directly with ISS70’s mandate to maintain public safety and infrastructure resilience under dynamic conditions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the available data, Samuels engages with a broad network of vendors capable of delivering scalable, on-demand lodging and temporary housing solutions across diverse geographic regions. Her procurement approach emphasizes flexibility, rapid mobilization, and compliance with federal contingency standards, fostering partnerships with providers experienced in emergency response logistics and federal contract performance under time-sensitive conditions. Samuels consistently prioritizes open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a strategic focus on maximizing vendor capacity and geographic reach during high-demand response windows. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of qualified providers, though it does not preclude small business participation through full and open competition. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 721199—All Other Traveler Accommodation—encompassing temporary lodging, mobile housing units, and non-traditional shelter solutions tailored for emergency operations. Samuels possesses deep expertise in procuring hospitality and lodging services under exigent circumstances, ensuring compliance with federal standards for safety, accessibility, and operational readiness in disaster-affected areas.