Allan Gray

Allan Gray serves as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ Division of Design and Master Planning under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he plays a pivotal part in advancing the agency’s mission to strengthen critical infrastructure through heavy civil engineering construction, ensuring that federal facility expansions, perimeter security systems, and site development projects are executed with robust small business inclusion. Gray oversees the planning and execution of procurements aligned with national security objectives, focusing on contract strategies that prioritize technical excellence and socioeconomic compliance. He is instrumental in guiding acquisition teams through the complexities of set-aside eligibility, vendor certification verification, and small business outreach to ensure full participation in high-stakes infrastructure projects. Gray collaborates closely with certified small businesses, particularly those holding 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB status, fostering long-term partnerships built on transparency and capacity-building. His working relationships are characterized by proactive engagement, pre-solicitation outreach, and mentorship initiatives designed to prepare small firms for the technical demands of heavy civil construction. He does not rely on a narrow group of prime contractors but instead cultivates a diverse, geographically dispersed pool of qualified small business vendors capable of delivering complex engineering solutions. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on Small Business set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses under the SB category. This unwavering commitment reflects a strategic agency priority to empower underrepresented firms in the national security construction sector. Gray ensures compliance with socioeconomic regulations while promoting equitable access to high-value opportunities in civil infrastructure. Gray’s technical domain is centered on NAICS 237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction — encompassing earthwork, grading, drainage, structural foundations, and perimeter security systems. He specializes in procurements involving site development for secure federal facilities, requiring expertise in geotechnical engineering, erosion control, and hardened infrastructure design. His deep understanding of construction standards and DHS security protocols ensures that all contracted work meets stringent operational and safety requirements.