Amanda M. O'Dell

Amanda M. O’Dell supports the U.S. Census Bureau’s mission to modernize national data collection through strategic procurement of technology and analytical services. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring advanced computing infrastructure, data processing systems, and specialized IT services critical to the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing survey operations. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Bureau’s digital transformation by sourcing secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions that enhance data accuracy, geospatial integration, and real-time analytics. Her acquisitions typically involve complex IT modernization efforts requiring compliance with federal data privacy standards and cloud-based infrastructure requirements. O’Dell collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including mid-tier technology integrators, data services providers, and specialized IT consultants. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her portfolio reflects consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering end-to-end computing infrastructure, custom software development, and data hosting services. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, agile delivery models, and vendor accountability aligned with Census Bureau’s mission-critical timelines and security protocols. Her contracting patterns reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering innovation through small business participation, particularly in the technology and services sectors. She actively leverages small business capabilities without compromising technical rigor, ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes across her portfolio. O’Dell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), 423440 (commercial equipment wholesale), 518210 (data processing and hosting services), and 541519 (other computer-related services). She specializes in procuring hardware for field data collection, secure cloud platforms, geospatial data systems, and custom analytical tools. Her domain expertise spans digital census operations, real-time data pipelines, and interoperable data architectures essential to modern statistical operations.