Dwayne E. Gist

Brenda K. Lee serves as a key procurement lead within the CPO: Research and Community Support unit of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she manages acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to advance equitable housing policy through data-driven research and operational modernization. She oversees the solicitation and award of professional services contracts focused on analytical support, digital infrastructure development, and administrative consulting, ensuring alignment with HUD’s strategic goals for sustainable urban development and program efficiency. Her work directly supports the deployment of evidence-based housing programs through technical and management services that enhance public sector performance. Lee maintains a consistent partnership with Liberty Communications, Inc., a primary contractor providing specialized IT and analytical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions in data management, system modernization, and policy analytics. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in federal housing program support and demonstrates a preference for contractors who combine technical capability with a strong understanding of public sector compliance and reporting requirements. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with approximately half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster small business growth while maintaining access to broad market capabilities. She actively promotes participation from small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, ensuring competitive fairness and broad vendor engagement. Lee’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). She routinely acquires services such as data analytics, performance evaluation frameworks, digital platform development, and organizational process improvement—domain areas critical to modernizing HUD’s housing program administration and enhancing community engagement outcomes.