Anthony S. Kram

Anthony S. Kram serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where he manages the acquisition of professional services critical to advancing data-driven governance and modernizing federal commerce operations. He is responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts that support high-impact market research, public opinion polling, policy analysis, and digital infrastructure modernization. His portfolio primarily consists of performance-based, non-personal services under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with a focus on achieving mission outcomes through agile, results-oriented contracting approaches. Kram plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s broader goals of enhancing economic policy formulation and public engagement through evidence-based insights. Kram maintains consistent working relationships with leading federal contractors, most notably CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, which provides sustained support for analytical and technical services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in policy research and digital systems integration, while also fostering competitive environments to ensure value and innovation. He engages with a mix of large-cap firms and qualified small businesses, prioritizing performance history, past performance evaluations, and technical competence in source selection. His set-aside preferences are heavily weighted toward unrestricted competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (10.0%) and HUBZone Set-Asides (2.5%), demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements or competition integrity. Kram’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 519190 (Other Information Services), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), reflecting a strong demand for strategic advisory, data analytics, and public engagement support services. He frequently procures technical consulting, survey design, digital platform development, and policy evaluation services, underscoring his expertise in the intersection of public policy, behavioral research, and information technology.