Peter A. Sorrentino

Peter A. Sorrentino serves as a Contract Specialist within the Incident Support Section (ISS70) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in enabling rapid disaster response through the acquisition of mission-critical goods and services. His work ensures the timely procurement of life-sustaining resources and operational support under austere conditions, directly aligning with FEMA’s mandate to sustain infrastructure and survivor assistance during domestic emergencies. Sorrentino routinely manages simplified acquisitions, blanket purchase agreements, and emergency procurement actions under FAR Part 18, focusing on urgency, scalability, and compliance with national response frameworks. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Sorrentino maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships centered on small businesses and specialized suppliers capable of delivering just-in-time logistics and emergency-ready commodities. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive vendors with proven capacity to operate in high-pressure, resource-constrained environments, fostering long-term relationships with firms experienced in rapid deployment and supply chain resilience. Sorrentino demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 71% of his awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 7.1% reserved for HUBZone firms. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation, particularly among firms with proven capabilities in emergency logistics and critical supply distribution, reinforcing FEMA’s broader goals of equitable economic opportunity in disaster response. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424720 and 424710, reflecting expertise in petroleum and petroleum product distribution, alongside specialized acquisitions in industrial machinery (333924), plastics manufacturing (326113), and related industrial equipment (335129). These categories indicate deep technical familiarity with fuel logistics, emergency power systems, and non-electronic operational support equipment essential to sustaining incident response operations in the field.