Ajmal Khan

Ajmal Khan supports the Federal Highway Administration’s 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit in executing strategic procurements that advance the safety, resilience, and innovation of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of engineering, research, and operational consulting contracts, ensuring alignment with data-driven decision-making priorities for highway systems. His work focuses on securing technical services that inform infrastructure design, performance analysis, and system modernization, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. Khan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a blend of private-sector engineering expertise and academic research collaboration. He engages with vendors offering specialized transportation analytics, data modeling, and infrastructure evaluation services, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and performance accountability. His procurement approach prioritizes responsiveness to evolving infrastructure challenges through agile contracting mechanisms and performance-based service delivery. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market competition for high-complexity technical services. The remaining 12.5% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising technical requirements. Khan’s procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), underscoring expertise in data analytics, modeling tools, and digital infrastructure solutions. He also routinely procures office equipment and professional organizational services to support operational needs, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to transportation systems management. His technical domain centers on integrating research outcomes with real-world highway operations through evidence-based procurement.