Jules Shabazz

Jules Shabazz serves as a Contracting Officer with the New Orleans Contract Operations Management Branch under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where they play a pivotal role in securing critical logistical and operational services to support federal disaster response and recovery efforts. Specializing in time-sensitive, mission-critical acquisitions, Shabazz manages contracts for temporary housing infrastructure, site readiness, and emergency support services, ensuring rapid deployment of resources following presidential disaster declarations. Their portfolio centers on enabling scalable, mobile housing solutions—particularly through recreational vehicle park and campground procurement—while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and emergency procurement authorities. Shabazz cultivates strong partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and total small business set-aside programs. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, their contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on building resilient, geographically diverse vendor networks capable of mobilizing quickly under high-pressure conditions. Relationships are characterized by proactive engagement, performance-based contract management, and a focus on vendors with proven experience in emergency response logistics and temporary infrastructure deployment. Shabazz demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 62.5% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by 25% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts and 12.5% designated for HUBZone firms. This pattern underscores a strategic alignment with federal goals to expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged and geographically underserved businesses while ensuring a competitive, capable vendor base for emergency operations. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), which dominates their portfolio, alongside significant activity in 238110 (Concrete Foundation Contractors), 532420 (Office Equipment Leasing), 424720 (Petroleum Merchant Wholesalers), and 541810 (Advertising Agencies). This mix reflects a multidisciplinary approach to emergency operations, spanning infrastructure construction, fuel logistics, equipment support, and public communication services essential to disaster-affected communities.