Anthony Del Prete

Anthony Del Prete 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 acquisitions that advance equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. He specializes in procuring professional services critical to housing program integrity, including title abstracting, settlement services, and data-driven policy analysis. His acquisitions directly support HUD’s mission to modernize administrative systems and strengthen underwriting and insurance frameworks for single-family housing, ensuring that procurement activities align with federal standards and public accountability goals. Del Prete maintains a focused contracting approach centered on small business participation, consistently awarding contracts through full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively cultivates partnerships with small, independently owned firms that specialize in title and settlement services, fostering a competitive marketplace that promotes economic inclusion and local engagement. His working relationships emphasize transparency, compliance, and long-term vendor development, ensuring that all awarded contractors meet stringent performance and regulatory requirements. His procurement portfolio is exclusively aligned with NAICS 541191—Title Abstract and Settlement Offices—reflecting a deep specialization in real estate transaction support services essential to HUD’s housing finance operations. He procures services including title searches, escrow management, closing coordination, and document authentication, all critical to ensuring legal clarity and risk mitigation in federally insured mortgage transactions. This technical domain requires precise understanding of real estate law, title insurance standards, and HUD’s compliance frameworks. Del Prete’s contracting patterns reflect a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic equity, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses, enabling diverse firms to contribute meaningfully to national housing policy implementation. His expertise ensures that procurement not only meets operational needs but also advances HUD’s broader goals of inclusive community development.