Kelly T. Blackmon

Kelly T. Blackmon serves as a Contract Specialist within the Mitigation SECTION (MIT60) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that advance national resilience and disaster risk reduction. She manages the acquisition of technical and advisory services critical to the National Flood Insurance Program and federal mitigation initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while supporting data-driven planning and catastrophe modeling efforts. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts aligned with FEMA’s mission to enhance community preparedness and financial sustainability in disaster response. Blackmon collaborates with a diverse array of vendors specializing in scientific consulting and advertising services, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality analytical outputs and public awareness campaigns. While no specific contractor names are identified in current records, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in risk assessment, geographic information systems, and strategic communications. She maintains a balanced, performance-based approach to vendor management, emphasizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal standards. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with equal weighting given to total small business set-asides and open competitions under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. She actively promotes small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, ensuring broad access for qualified firms across the procurement landscape. Blackmon’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541810 (Advertising Agencies) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting her specialization in procuring strategic communications, risk communication campaigns, and technical advisory services. She routinely acquires services related to flood risk modeling, public education outreach, and resilience planning tools, requiring deep domain knowledge in emergency management and data analytics. Her work ensures that mitigation programs are both technically sound and effectively communicated to stakeholders and the public.