Earl Woodard

Earl Woodard serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where he plays a pivotal role in securing professional services that support data-driven policy analysis and public engagement initiatives. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for educational support services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract outcomes with the agency’s mission to modernize digital infrastructure and inform national economic strategies. His portfolio primarily consists of task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for research, polling, and analytical services that guide federal decision-making. Mr. Woodard maintains a consistent working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a key vendor providing expert consulting and data analytics services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, full-service contractors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical support across multiple domains, including survey design, statistical modeling, and public opinion research. He engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and rigorous evaluation criteria. Mr. Woodard’s contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, with no current use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic preference programs. His acquisition strategy emphasizes capability, scalability, and technical depth over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the agency’s need for high-volume, high-quality services delivered by experienced firms. His primary focus is on NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), which encompasses market research, public opinion polling, data collection, and analytical support services. He procures specialized services including survey instrument development, longitudinal data analysis, focus group facilitation, and behavioral economics research—domains critical to evaluating the impact of economic policies and enhancing public trust in federal initiatives.