Alfredo Valentin

Alfredo Valentin serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional services critical to housing program integrity, including real estate appraisal, data analytics, and policy research. His work directly supports HUD’s mission to modernize administrative systems and strengthen underwriting frameworks for single-family housing through strategic sourcing of specialized expertise. Valentin cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in real estate appraisal, custom software development, and social science research. He works closely with both large professional services contractors and small business concerns, ensuring rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering transparent, competitive bidding environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to align vendor deliverables with HUD’s policy and operational objectives. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Valentin consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with over 64% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes participation from HUBZone and 8(a) certified firms, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity in underserved communities. His contracting patterns demonstrate a structured preference for socioeconomic programs that align with HUD’s equity-driven mission. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers), reflecting deep expertise in valuations and property assessments critical to FHA programs. He also regularly procures custom computer programming services and social science research under NAICS 541511 and 541720, supporting data-driven policy analysis and housing insecurity studies. Valentin’s domain expertise spans real estate systems, housing market analytics, and regulatory compliance technologies, ensuring acquisitions directly enhance HUD’s capacity to deliver affordable housing solutions.