Albert H. Whitley

Albert H. Whitley serves as a Senior Contract Specialist, responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions across a broad spectrum of technical and administrative support functions. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating efficient, transparent, and mission-aligned procurement outcomes. His work centers on soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for high-value professional services, with a focus on consulting, analytical, and technical support solutions that enable operational effectiveness across government programs. Whitley’s expertise lies in structuring performance-based contracts, conducting market research, and navigating competitive acquisition processes to secure optimal outcomes for agency missions. Whitley engages with a diverse array of service providers, primarily professional consulting firms and independent technical experts, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. He routinely works with firms specializing in management consulting, accounting services, and scientific advisory roles, ensuring that contract terms align with deliverables and quality standards. His contracting approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, risk mitigation, and post-award performance monitoring to maintain contract integrity and service quality. Whitley’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach prioritizes merit-based selection and market-driven competition, ensuring that the most qualified providers are selected regardless of socioeconomic status. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency-wide objectives to maximize value and efficiency in professional services procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541219 (Other Accounting Services). He routinely procures strategic advisory services, financial analysis, operational assessments, and specialized technical support, demonstrating deep familiarity with the professional services market and its evolving compliance and performance requirements.