Richard Roberg

Richard Roberg serves as a Contract Specialist within Region 6: Emergency Preparedness A under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining operational readiness for disaster response and recovery. His acquisitions focus on temporary infrastructure, logistical support systems, and essential services required to stabilize communities during emergencies, including sanitation, hygiene, and emergency shelter solutions. Roberg ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with mission-critical timelines and performance requirements, frequently handling task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under GSA schedules and other streamlined mechanisms. Roberg collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors, including environmental consultants, research and development firms, and specialized logistics providers, to meet rapidly evolving emergency response needs. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages small businesses and niche service providers capable of rapid mobilization and scalable support. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on agility, technical adaptability, and proven performance in high-stress operational environments, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in federal emergency contracting. Roberg demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 70% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He prioritizes full and open competition with small business set-asides over other socioeconomic categories, reflecting a strategic emphasis on broad-based small business participation rather than targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This pattern supports a resilient vendor base capable of responding to regional emergencies with diverse capabilities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 541620 (environmental consulting services), reflecting demand for technical solutions in hazard mitigation, water quality analysis, and emergency infrastructure design. He also procures petroleum distribution services and computer training solutions to sustain field operations, demonstrating expertise in both technical and operational domains critical to emergency preparedness.