Dale Reed

Dale Reed serves as Chief of the Business Planning Staff within the U.S. Census Bureau’s Long-Term Strategic Operations division, where he leads the strategic alignment of acquisition planning with the Bureau’s mission to modernize data collection and dissemination systems for the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing surveys. In this capacity, Reed oversees the development and execution of procurement strategies that support the deployment of advanced digital infrastructure, geospatial analytics, and automated data processing tools. His role ensures that contracting activities directly enable the Bureau’s technical modernization goals, with a focus on agile, scalable, and secure information technology solutions that enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency across federal and state partnerships. Reed’s contractor relationships are characterized by deep collaboration with a broad ecosystem of technology service providers, particularly those capable of delivering custom software development, cloud-based data platforms, and automated survey response systems. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal data modernization initiatives and experience navigating stringent privacy and cybersecurity requirements under OMB and NIST frameworks. A defining feature of Reed’s contracting approach is his unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisition portfolio structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from emerging firms and ensure equitable access to federal opportunities within the data services sector. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541519 — Other Computer-Related Services — encompassing custom software development, data analytics, system integration, and digital survey platform management. Reed’s technical expertise lies at the intersection of census operations and next-generation data infrastructure, ensuring that acquired solutions support real-time data collection, geospatial modeling, and secure cloud-based storage for national statistical programs.