Brian R. Ellis

Brian R. Ellis supports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Acquisition in executing mission-critical procurements aligned with the agency’s mandate to enhance road safety through data-driven policy and technological innovation. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on research, testing, and public communication services, ensuring that contracts advance vehicle safety technologies, behavioral studies, and engineering analyses. His work directly enables NHTSA’s regulatory and public education initiatives by securing high-integrity technical services and evidence-based solutions that inform national safety standards. Ellis maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators. These partnerships reflect a strategic focus on firms capable of delivering advanced testing services, engineering research, and public outreach campaigns. His procurement approach emphasizes technical precision and compliance with federal standards, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in safety data analysis, laboratory testing, and science communication. His contracting patterns reveal a strong preference for 8(a) competed set-asides at 37.5%, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, his consistent use of 8(a) authorities signals an active effort to diversify the vendor base and promote equitable access to federal contracts within the safety technology and research sectors. Ellis’s primary NAICS focus areas—541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 541820 (Public Relations Agencies), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)—reflect deep engagement with technical services supporting NHTSA’s core missions. He routinely procures engineering research, vehicle safety testing, behavioral analysis, and science communication deliverables, underscoring his expertise in managing complex, multidisciplinary procurements that bridge technical innovation with public policy outcomes.