Phyllis H. Woodward

Phyllis H. Woodward serves as a key procurement lead within the National Continuity SECTION (CON50) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, responsible for acquiring critical infrastructure and technical services that sustain national communication resilience during emergencies. Her role centers on managing acquisitions for secure, redundant, and hardened communication systems, emergency response infrastructure, and specialized technical support services aligned with DHS continuity of operations mandates. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Woodward’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms specializing in electrical and HVAC systems, testing laboratories, and chemical supply distribution. She fosters strategic vendor partnerships with contractors capable of delivering rapid-deployment, high-reliability solutions under austere conditions, prioritizing technical proficiency, supply chain integrity, and adherence to federal security standards. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in federal continuity programs and infrastructure hardening. Woodward exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and over four percent reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of awards remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and enhance resilience through inclusive contracting practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) and 238210 (electrical contractors), reflecting a technical emphasis on facility-based infrastructure systems essential to continuity operations. Additional activity in testing laboratories and chemical wholesale distribution highlights expertise in procuring environmental monitoring equipment and mission-critical consumables, reinforcing a multidisciplinary approach to safeguarding national infrastructure under duress.