Lester

Lester L. Ingol serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), operating under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with agency code 70FH10. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to national disaster response and recovery operations. His portfolio centers on acquiring specialized services and solutions that enable rapid deployment of emergency resources, including logistics coordination, temporary sheltering systems, and operational support infrastructure. Ingol ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with FEMA’s strategic priorities of resilience, scalability, and mission readiness during crises. Ingol maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including FED SERVE LLC, EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., WS ACQUISITION LLC, VIDOVATION CORPORATION, and SAMSTAR LLC. These vendors provide mission-critical services such as emergency communications, supply chain logistics, and technical support for disaster response systems. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, rapid mobilization, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with firms proven capable of operating under high-stress, time-sensitive conditions. Ingol’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern suggests an emphasis on selecting the most capable and responsive vendors based on technical merit and operational readiness, rather than socioeconomic criteria, to meet urgent mission needs. His primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 524298, All Other Insurance Related Activities, which in FEMA’s context typically encompasses risk mitigation services, emergency financial assistance coordination, and disaster recovery program administration. This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring non-traditional insurance-adjacent services that support community resilience and post-disaster financial stabilization efforts.