Phyllis D. Lewis

Phyllis D. Lewis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Incident Support Section (ISS70) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in enabling rapid disaster response and recovery through strategic procurement of mission-critical services. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain operational continuity during domestic emergencies by acquiring essential resources that ensure public safety and survivor support in austere environments. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on time-sensitive, mission-essential contracts that require agile contracting methods and rapid deployment capabilities. Lewis cultivates strong vendor partnerships with a broad spectrum of contractors, including both large-capacity service providers and small businesses capable of delivering rapid-response support under dynamic conditions. While no specific contractor names are available, her procurement patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both established vendors and emerging suppliers capable of mobilizing quickly in emergency contexts. Her working relationships are characterized by collaboration, compliance, and a strong emphasis on performance-based outcomes. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, with an equal split between small business set-asides and open competitions under FAR 19.5. This 50% set-aside preference underscores her commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified under general small business programs, fostering resilience and diversity within the response supply base. Lewis specializes in two primary NAICS categories: 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, which supports critical infrastructure resilience, and 721110 for hotel and motel services, essential for housing emergency responders and displaced populations. Her technical expertise lies in procuring logistics, maintenance, and temporary lodging services that directly sustain operational readiness during federal emergency operations.