Meaza Zeleke

Meaza Zeleke supports the Incident Support Section (ISS70) within the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s mission to sustain critical response and recovery operations during domestic emergencies. Though their formal title is not listed, their procurement activities center on acquiring essential goods and services that ensure operational continuity in austere environments, including life-sustaining supplies, equipment maintenance, and technical consulting. They manage acquisitions aligned with rapid deployment needs, prioritizing agility, scalability, and mission-critical functionality to support FEMA’s emergency response framework. Their work directly enables the delivery of water, infrastructure support, and expert advisory services during disaster events. While specific contractor names are not available, Meaza’s procurement patterns indicate engagement with a diverse vendor base, including small businesses certified under the SBA’s Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program, as well as general small businesses and non-set-aside vendors. Their contracting approach reflects a balanced strategy that leverages both competitive unrestricted opportunities and targeted socioeconomic set-asides to foster vendor resilience and responsiveness in high-stakes scenarios. Meaza demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of acquisitions designated for small business set-asides—28.6% as Total Small Business and 14.3% specifically for EDWOSB firms. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs while maintaining acquisition flexibility. The absence of large set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs suggests a focus on broader small business participation rather than niche certifications. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), each accounting for 42.9% of activity, underscoring a reliance on essential physical resources and equipment sustainment. The remaining 14.3% falls under 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), indicating a need for specialized technical expertise to support logistics, infrastructure assessment, and emergency operations planning. Meaza’s domain expertise centers on securing mission-critical, non-IT goods and services vital to survival and recovery in disaster-affected areas.