Belal Hammad

Belal Hammad serves as a contracting professional within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he supports the procurement of technical and analytical services critical to the administration of federal nutrition assistance programs. His role centers on acquiring expert consulting and research services to inform program evaluation, policy development, and operational modernization for SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. Hammad manages a portfolio of acquisitions aligned with FNS’s mission to enhance program integrity through data-driven decision-making, focusing primarily on social science research, management consulting, and technical advisory services. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement record, Hammad’s acquisitions consistently engage professional services firms with expertise in public policy analysis, program evaluation, and behavioral research. He cultivates partnerships with vendors capable of delivering evidence-based insights, system optimization, and compliance monitoring—services essential to sustaining the effectiveness and equity of federal nutrition initiatives. Hammad demonstrates a strong preference for small business participation, with nearly 29% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in the professional services sector, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. Although no other set-aside categories are predominant, his reliance on small business set-asides signals a consistent commitment to fostering competitive, diverse vendor participation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), followed by management consulting (541611) and other scientific consulting services (541690). These categories underscore his specialization in acquiring analytical, evaluative, and strategic advisory services that support evidence-based policymaking, program performance measurement, and administrative efficiency within federally funded nutrition initiatives.