Oneko D. Dunbar

Oneko D. Dunbar supports the Incident Support Section (ISS70) within the Federal Emergency Management Agency by managing critical procurement activities that sustain emergency response and recovery operations. Responsible for acquiring essential services that maintain operational continuity during domestic disasters, Dunbar oversees acquisitions aligned with life-sustaining and infrastructure-supporting requirements in austere environments. Their work directly enables the agency’s mission to deliver public safety and survivor assistance through timely, scalable contracting solutions, with a focus on rapid deployment of resources under high-stress conditions. Dunbar collaborates with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses and specialized service providers, to secure mission-critical support across logistics, waste management, mail operations, and equipment maintenance. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, relationships are built on responsiveness, compliance with federal emergency protocols, and the ability to operate in non-traditional environments. Vendor partnerships emphasize agility, scalability, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations, ensuring seamless integration of contracted services into active incident response frameworks. Dunbar exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal emphasis on total small business set-asides and open competitions under FAR 19.5. This dual approach ensures competitive rigor while actively fostering participation from small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. The procurement strategy reflects a deliberate effort to expand vendor diversity and enhance resilience through broad-based small business engagement. The primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 562119 for non-hazardous waste collection, 561431 for private mail centers, and 312112 for bottled water manufacturing. These categories reflect a technical domain expertise in sustaining basic human needs and operational infrastructure during crises, ensuring that emergency response teams have access to clean water, waste disposal, communications, and equipment maintenance under austere conditions.