Bryan Shearer

Bryan Shearer supports critical procurement operations at the U.S. Census Bureau, where he facilitates acquisitions essential to modernizing the nation’s data infrastructure. His work centers on securing technical services that enhance digital data collection, geospatial analysis, and cloud-based data processing systems for the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing surveys. He manages a portfolio of contract actions focused on systems design, custom software development, and management consulting services, ensuring alignment with the Bureau’s mission to deliver accurate, timely, and secure demographic and economic data to federal, state, and local stakeholders. Shearer collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in computer systems design and custom programming services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established IT service providers with proven experience in federal data environments, alongside a consistent emphasis on small business participation. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships are characterized by repeat engagements with vendors capable of scaling secure, compliant solutions under strict federal data governance standards. Shearer’s contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, with over 84% of acquisitions conducted under open competition and approximately 15% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. Though specific set-aside programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are not prominently utilized, his commitment to small business access is evident through structured competition pathways that encourage broad participation from qualified small firms in technical and analytical services. His industry focus is concentrated in NAICS 541512 and 541511, reflecting a strong demand for systems architecture, software development, and data infrastructure modernization. He routinely procures cloud-hosted data platforms, survey application development, and management consulting services to support the Bureau’s transition to digital-first data collection and real-time analytics, demonstrating deep expertise in federal information technology modernization and data governance frameworks.