Tom Siedel

Tom Siedel serves as a Contract Specialist within the Incident Support Section (ISS70) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain emergency response and recovery operations. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for essential services that ensure operational continuity during domestic disasters, focusing on facilities support and event logistics to enable rapid deployment of personnel and resources. His acquisitions directly support FEMA’s mandate to protect public safety and deliver life-sustaining capabilities in austere environments, often under time-sensitive conditions requiring flexible contracting instruments such as Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Task Order contracts. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Siedel maintains a balanced portfolio of vendor partnerships with both large-capacity service providers and small business entities, fostering competitive, responsive supply chains capable of scaling rapidly during emergencies. His working relationships emphasize agility, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and performance-based outcomes tailored to dynamic incident environments. Siedel demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses in emergency support sectors. He consistently prioritizes small business participation without reliance on other set-aside programs, aligning with FEMA’s broader goals of inclusive economic resilience. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), indicating expertise in securing temporary facility space, staging areas, and logistical support infrastructure for incident operations. He specializes in procuring turnkey event management services, including site planning, staffing, and coordination for emergency operations centers, ensuring seamless integration of civil support functions during national response efforts.