Jillita Bulluck

Jillita Bulluck serves as a key procurement professional within the Information Technology Development and Sustainment office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she supports the modernization and operational sustainment of mission-critical IT systems that underpin national disaster response, grant administration, and emergency operations. Her responsibilities include managing the acquisition lifecycle for software development, systems integration, and digital service delivery, ensuring that solutions are resilient, scalable, and aligned with federal cybersecurity and interoperability standards. She primarily handles service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on custom software development and systems design contracts that enable real-time situational awareness and public-facing emergency assistance platforms. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Bulluck engages with a diverse ecosystem of IT service providers, including both large systems integrators and specialized small businesses, fostering partnerships grounded in technical excellence and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, agile development methodologies, and continuous service delivery, reflecting the agency’s need for rapid iteration and mission adaptability in high-stakes operational environments. Bulluck demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between open competitions and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising technical capability. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for small business participation, particularly in software and systems design services, aligning with broader DHS initiatives to diversify the federal IT vendor base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), underscoring deep expertise in developing bespoke applications for grant management systems, emergency kiosks, and watch center technologies. She routinely acquires solutions involving cloud-native architectures, API-driven integrations, and secure data platforms, demonstrating specialized knowledge in mission-critical IT domains supporting emergency management operations.