Liz Daniels

Liz Daniels serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that advance equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. She manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, ensuring alignment with HUD’s mission to strengthen housing program integrity, modernize administrative systems, and support data-driven policy analysis. Her portfolio primarily encompasses specialized technical services critical to real estate valuation, housing insecurity research, and system modernization, requiring deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting methodologies. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Liz consistently engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and technology consultants. Her procurement patterns reflect a collaborative, transparent approach, emphasizing competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability. She fosters long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, compliant solutions in complex regulatory environments, particularly those with expertise in housing finance and data analytics. Liz demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 55% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5.6% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores HUD’s broader equity goals, actively promoting participation from disadvantaged entrepreneurs and ensuring broad market access for underrepresented firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting expertise in housing market analysis, software development for housing databases, and administrative support services. She routinely procures technical services related to underwriting frameworks, housing data modeling, and compliance automation, requiring specialized knowledge in both real estate systems and federal IT modernization initiatives.