Carol A. Gentry

Carol A. Gentry serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Census Bureau, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to modernize data collection and dissemination systems for the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing surveys. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on professional, scientific, and technical services critical to advancing digital infrastructure, geospatial analytics, and survey automation. Her work ensures that the Bureau secures innovative, compliant, and mission-aligned solutions to maintain the integrity and timeliness of national statistical data. Gentry collaborates with a diverse array of vendors offering specialized technical and consulting services, including firms providing data analytics, software development, and systems integration. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions for large-scale data operations. She fosters collaborative, performance-based relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical excellence and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Her contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a strategic emphasis on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status. This approach prioritizes technical capability and value over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Bureau’s need for high-reliability, mission-critical services. Gentry’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity also in 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services). She routinely acquires advanced data processing systems, digital survey platforms, cloud-based analytical tools, and specialized staffing services to support the Bureau’s evolving data infrastructure needs. Her expertise centers on technical domains including survey methodology, data security, and automated data collection systems.