Donna Cornish

Donna Cornish serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Census Bureau, where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to modernize data collection and dissemination systems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional and technical services essential to the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing survey operations, including digital infrastructure, analytical tools, and geospatial data systems. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the Bureau’s technical and operational priorities, particularly in advancing automated data processing and secure digital collection platforms. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Cornish engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in IT modernization, data analytics, and technical consulting services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based contracts that prioritize innovation and scalability, often partnering with firms capable of delivering rapid deployment of digital survey tools and cloud-based data management solutions. She maintains a collaborative approach with industry stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and mission alignment. Cornish’s procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 93.9% of awards issued under open competition, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of Census Bureau requirements. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 6.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical capabilities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, indicating deep engagement with firms providing data science, survey methodology support, software development, and training services. She specializes in procuring advanced analytical tools, digital survey platforms, and workforce development programs essential to sustaining a modern, data-driven census operation.