Arash Seddique

Arash Seddique serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he manages acquisitions for mission-critical professional, scientific, and technical services that underpin the agency’s operational infrastructure. His work directly supports high-priority initiatives in health data interoperability, legal compliance for vulnerable populations, and the maintenance of precision diagnostic systems. Seddique specializes in complex service-based contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation, often involving custom software development, data analytics, and systems integration to meet federal standards for security and scalability. He maintains strategic relationships with leading federal contractors including VERA Institute of Justice, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., ICF Incorporated, L.L.C., and Mathematica Inc., consistently engaging these firms for long-term, performance-based engagements in systems modernization and policy analytics. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical depth, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering enduring partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, audit-ready solutions in highly regulated environments. Seddique’s procurement portfolio reflects an even split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate and balanced commitment to small business participation. He routinely structures solicitations to enable qualified small businesses to compete for technical services, ensuring equitable access without compromising mission requirements. His pattern of award distribution aligns with HHS’s broader socioeconomic goals, prioritizing capability over size while actively cultivating a diverse vendor base. His primary focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), where he procures tailored software development, data governance frameworks, statistical modeling, and compliance automation tools. These acquisitions support advanced health information systems, regulatory reporting platforms, and analytical infrastructure essential to federal health policy execution.