ShaMona Avery

ShaMona Avery serves as a Contracting Officer for Region 4’s Emergency Preparedness Agency under the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she manages the acquisition of critical support services essential to operational readiness and disaster response resilience. Her portfolio centers on securing infrastructure stability and enabling rapid deployment of personnel and equipment during emergencies. She is responsible for full lifecycle contract management—from solicitation and source selection to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Her acquisitions primarily support emergency operations, including equipment leasing and security services vital to safeguarding response assets and facilities. Avery maintains strategic partnerships with vendors specializing in commercial and industrial equipment leasing and security operations, fostering relationships with firms capable of delivering scalable, on-demand solutions under high-stress conditions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with service providers possessing proven experience in federal emergency response environments, prioritizing reliability, rapid mobilization, and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contract flexibility to accommodate dynamic operational needs during evolving crisis scenarios. Avery’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. She does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides, instead focusing on broad market competition to ensure access to the highest-capability vendors capable of meeting urgent mission requirements. This approach aligns with the agency’s priority for immediate operational capacity over socioeconomic targeting, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business outreach and reporting obligations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) and NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting her specialization in securing temporary and deployable resources such as mobile command units, power generation systems, and armed or unarmed security personnel for critical infrastructure protection. Her technical expertise spans emergency logistics, equipment readiness standards, and security protocol integration within federal response frameworks.