John Rigione

John Rigione serves as a key procurement lead within Region 2 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, operating under the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations across high-risk jurisdictions, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. His portfolio focuses on securing linguistically accessible communications systems, resilient infrastructure services, and technically robust emergency operations platforms that ensure continuity of government functions during crises. Rigione routinely oversees complex, time-sensitive contracts requiring compliance with federal emergency procurement authorities, including FAR Part 18, and prioritizes acquisitions that enhance regional resilience and interoperability among first responders. Rigione maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships, engaging both large-scale federal contractors and specialized firms with proven experience in emergency management technologies. He works closely with vendors capable of delivering rapid-deployment communications equipment, geospatial data services, and bilingual emergency notification systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and operational readiness, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who demonstrate agility, cultural competency, and field-tested capabilities in island and coastal environments. Rigione’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, he actively evaluates small business capabilities within full and open competitions, ensuring competitive pricing and innovative solutions without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to emergency response services, telecommunications infrastructure, and technical support for public safety systems. He regularly procures mission-critical services including satellite communications, mobile command unit support, language access solutions, and cybersecurity-hardened data networks tailored to the unique logistical challenges of island territories.