Lakisha Hyman

Lakisha Hyman supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Support Services Section (SS40) in executing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain FEMA’s operational readiness. While her official title is not specified, her role centers on managing acquisitions for specialized consulting, communications, and facility support services essential to emergency response infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the agency’s administrative and logistical functions remain agile and resilient during crisis operations, with a focus on technology-enabled solutions that enhance organizational efficiency. Her acquisitions typically involve professional services contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, emphasizing speed, compliance, and mission alignment. Hyman cultivates partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in software development and computer-related services, though specific contractor names are not publicly identified. Her procurement approach prioritizes responsiveness and technical proficiency, engaging both large-capability firms and small businesses capable of delivering rapid, scalable support. She maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in federal compliance, cybersecurity readiness, and mission-critical system integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with equal weighting between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures broad market participation while prioritizing opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and other socioeconomic programs. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and strengthen the resilience of FEMA’s contractor base. Hyman’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep expertise in procuring custom software solutions, IT consulting, systems integration, and cloud-enabled support services. She regularly acquires technical services that support FEMA’s digital infrastructure, including data analytics platforms, emergency communications tools, and interoperable software systems critical to disaster response coordination.