Daniel Garza

Daniel Garza serves as the primary procurement lead for the DOL – CAS Division 5 Procurement, overseeing the acquisition of critical data systems, research services, and technical consulting solutions that underpin the Department of Labor’s mission to advance evidence-based labor policy. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on data collection infrastructure, statistical analysis tools, and specialized research support, ensuring alignment with federal procurement standards and agency priorities. His role is central to securing the operational and analytical capabilities required for longitudinal surveys, employment statistics programs, and economic modeling initiatives. Garza cultivates strategic partnerships with professional services firms specializing in social science research, data processing, and technical consulting. He routinely engages vendors with proven expertise in survey design, data analytics platforms, and web-based information systems, fostering long-term relationships with contractors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous vendor evaluation, and consistent adherence to federal acquisition regulations. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating approximately 5.6% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor or program needs. Garza’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (professional and scientific services), 518210 (data processing and hosting), and 541910 (marketing research and polling), with additional emphasis on 541720 (social science R&D) and 519290 (information services). He procures end-to-end solutions including survey administration platforms, data warehousing systems, statistical modeling tools, and web-based public data portals—ensuring the agency maintains cutting-edge capacity to produce authoritative labor market insights.