Max Hempe

Max Hempe serves as a key procurement lead within the Community Survivor Assistance SEC under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, specializing in the acquisition of temporary housing and emergency infrastructure solutions. Responsible for managing solicitations and contract awards aligned with rapid disaster response objectives, Hempe ensures the timely deployment of transportable, scalable living units that meet federal safety and operational standards. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to provide dignified, functional shelter to disaster survivors, with a focus on expedited procurement cycles and mission-critical supply chain resilience. He typically handles sealed bids and competitive negotiations under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, prioritizing rapid acquisition pathways to meet urgent operational timelines. Hempe maintains strategic relationships with manufacturers and suppliers specializing in travel trailer and camper systems, working closely with vendors capable of delivering modular, weather-resistant, and code-compliant housing units. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial suppliers with proven production capacity and logistics networks, while actively engaging with small businesses that meet technical specifications for mobility, durability, and rapid deployment. Vendor partnerships are built on performance history, quality assurance protocols, and compliance with federal housing and accessibility standards. A consistent 40% of Hempe’s acquisitions are set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the emergency response supply chain. While no specific socioeconomic categories are predominant, the preference for small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate strategy to diversify the vendor base and enhance innovation through agile, niche manufacturers. Hempe’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336214—Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing—indicating deep technical expertise in the design, certification, and production of mobile temporary housing units. He procures units that comply with HUD and FEMA standards for occupancy, insulation, plumbing, and electrical systems, ensuring they are transportable, energy-efficient, and suitable for long-term emergency use. His domain knowledge spans manufacturing tolerances, modular assembly techniques, and field-deployment logistics critical to post-disaster housing operations.