Terence Tanjong

Terence Tanjong serves as a key procurement lead within Region 9’s Emergency Preparedness Agency under the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain operational readiness for disaster response and recovery. His work centers on securing critical infrastructure support services, particularly in the realm of temporary facility systems and emergency infrastructure upgrades. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with FEMA’s mission to enable agile, resilient emergency operations across the western U.S. His acquisitions are mission-critical, focused on maintaining continuity of operations during high-stress scenarios. Tanjong maintains a broad network of qualified contractors specializing in mechanical systems and emergency support infrastructure. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in rapid-deployment HVAC and plumbing systems, often requiring compliance with federal building codes and emergency response standards. His working relationships emphasize reliability, scalability, and rapid mobilization, favoring vendors with established track records in federal emergency response environments and the ability to meet stringent performance timelines. Tanjong’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This approach prioritizes maximizing vendor competition and operational speed over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the urgent, mission-driven nature of emergency preparedness contracting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, he evaluates all offerors based on technical capability, past performance, and readiness to support time-sensitive deployments. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting deep expertise in procuring systems critical to emergency sheltering, command center operations, and temporary facility sustainment. He specializes in acquiring integrated HVAC units, modular climate control systems, and emergency plumbing infrastructure designed for rapid installation and high-reliability performance under adverse conditions.