Tarita Leftwich

Tarita Leftwich serves as a key procurement lead within the Mitigation SECTION (MIT60) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she manages acquisitions critical to advancing national resilience against natural disasters. Her role centers on securing specialized equipment and technical solutions that support the operational integrity of the National Flood Insurance Program and community-based risk mitigation initiatives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with FEMA’s mission to reduce long-term disaster risk through data-informed, sustainable investments. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Leftwich consistently engages a network of small business vendors with proven expertise in manufacturing and engineering solutions tailored to emergency resilience infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on compliance, technical reliability, and performance accountability, particularly with firms capable of delivering specialized, standards-compliant equipment under tight operational timelines. Leftwich maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across all procurements, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and prioritizing participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged vendors. This unwavering commitment reflects FEMA’s mandate to foster equitable economic opportunity while strengthening the capacity of niche suppliers to support federal mitigation objectives. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336214—Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing—indicating a specialized need for mobile, deployable housing and emergency response units that meet federal safety, durability, and rapid-deployment standards. These acquisitions support temporary housing for displaced populations, mobile command centers, and field logistics platforms, demonstrating deep technical expertise in emergency mobility systems and modular infrastructure procurement.