Robert M. Duran

Robert M. Duran serves as a Contracting Officer for Region 6: Emergency Preparedness A within the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining operational readiness during disaster response and recovery operations. His portfolio centers on time-sensitive, mission-critical acquisitions of temporary infrastructure and emergency support services, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building construction to rapidly deploy sanitation, shelter, and logistical facilities in high-risk regions. Duran ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing agility, scalability, and mission alignment in all contracting decisions. Duran maintains strategic partnerships with a network of qualified small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs designed to enhance resilience and community-based response capacity. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of mobilizing rapidly under emergency conditions, often requiring specialized expertise in modular construction, portable sanitation systems, and temporary facility deployment. His working relationships are characterized by collaboration, transparency, and a strong emphasis on vendor performance and adaptability in dynamic operational environments. Duran exhibits an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This deliberate preference underscores the agency’s mission to empower veteran-owned enterprises with the technical capability to support emergency response infrastructure. His contracting approach reinforces federal socioeconomic goals by prioritizing veteran-owned firms that bring both operational expertise and a deep understanding of mission-critical needs. His primary technical domain is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he procures turnkey solutions for emergency shelters, hygiene stations, command centers, and temporary medical facilities. Duran’s expertise lies in managing complex construction contracts under time-constrained conditions, ensuring compliance with safety, accessibility, and environmental standards while enabling rapid deployment in disaster-affected communities.