Anthony White

Anthony R. White serves as a Contracting Officer for the National Assessment Governing Board, overseeing the acquisition of services critical to the administration and scientific integrity of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the Board’s mission to advance equitable, evidence-based education assessment. His portfolio primarily consists of professional services supporting assessment framework development, data infrastructure, and public dissemination of results, with a strong emphasis on compliance, transparency, and technical rigor. Mr. White maintains consistent contracting relationships with NEWLAND USA CORPORATION and HCC HOTEL OWNER L.P., reflecting a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capacity in educational support and operational services. His procurement patterns indicate long-term, performance-based engagements rather than transactional purchases, suggesting a focus on strategic vendor partnerships that deliver sustained, high-quality outcomes. He prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in education policy, data systems, and public-sector project execution. His contracting approach reflects a strong inclination toward open competition, with 80.8% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 19.2% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his small business awards reflect a deliberate effort to expand vendor diversity within the education services sector. Mr. White’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), which accounts for over 60% of his activity, followed by specialized services in computing infrastructure, marketing consulting, and social science research. His work centers on procuring technical assistance for assessment design, data processing, and policy analysis, underscoring his expertise in education policy implementation and the integration of data-driven methodologies into federal assessment systems.