Monique S. Waddell

Monique S. Waddell serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), responsible for managing mission-critical procurement actions that support national disaster response and recovery operations. She oversees the acquisition of goods and services essential to emergency operations, including temporary sheltering systems, medical supply logistics, and facilities support infrastructure. Her portfolio is aligned with FEMA’s mandate to ensure rapid, scalable, and resilient operational capacity during natural and man-made crises, requiring agile contracting approaches under time-sensitive, high-stakes conditions. She routinely executes requirements through competitive sealed bids, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and other flexible acquisition instruments designed to meet urgent operational needs. Waddell maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of vendors including FED SERVE LLC, EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., WS ACQUISITION LLC, VIDOVATION CORPORATION, and SAMSTAR LLC. These contractors provide specialized capabilities in emergency communications, logistics distribution, and operational support services. Her working relationships reflect a preference for proven, repeat performers with demonstrated capacity to deliver under pressure, often leveraging pre-negotiated contract vehicles to accelerate response timelines while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Waddell’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing vendor capacity and speed of delivery during emergencies, prioritizing operational readiness over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her awards, she ensures all solicitations comply with FAR Part 19 requirements and remain accessible to qualified small businesses through open market opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills), each accounting for 40% of her activity, indicating deep expertise in emergency communication software systems and specialized textile-based shelter and containment solutions. The remaining 20% centers on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), underscoring her role in securing integrated logistical and operational support for temporary emergency facilities.