Jules Shabazz

Jules Shabazz serves as a key procurement lead within Region 6: Emergency Preparedness A under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security. Responsible for managing acquisitions that support rapid disaster response and recovery operations, Shabazz oversees the procurement of temporary infrastructure and essential emergency services critical to stabilizing high-risk communities. Their work centers on securing commercial and institutional building construction services to deploy sanitation facilities, emergency shelters, and logistical support structures in the aftermath of natural disasters and other large-scale emergencies. Shabazz ensures that all acquisitions align with FEMA’s mission of operational readiness, prioritizing speed, scalability, and compliance with federal contracting regulations. Shabazz maintains collaborative relationships with a dynamic pool of small business contractors specializing in modular construction, temporary facility installation, and emergency site mobilization. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the procurement pattern reflects consistent engagement with firms capable of rapid deployment, field logistics coordination, and compliance with federal safety and accessibility standards. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, emphasizing responsiveness, scalability, and adherence to emergency timelines. Shabazz demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of procurements designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, ensuring equitable access to critical emergency response contracts. The agency’s socioeconomic contracting model prioritizes community resilience through local economic engagement. The primary NAICS focus is 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—indicating deep expertise in procuring temporary structures, modular sanitation units, emergency housing, and rapid-response facility systems. Shabazz’s technical domain centers on construction methods suitable for disaster zones, including prefabricated components, mobile infrastructure, and compliance with FEMA P-320 and IBC standards for emergency shelters.