Erika Crawford

Erika Crawford supports the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO by managing professional services acquisitions that advance data-driven governance and digital modernization. She oversees the procurement of expert technical services critical to economic policy analysis, public opinion research, and the enhancement of federal digital infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on high-impact market research, analytical instrumentation, and information technology services that directly inform national economic strategy and public engagement initiatives. Crawford’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to strengthen evidence-based policymaking through reliable data collection and advanced analytical capabilities. She maintains a primary working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a trusted provider of mission-critical analytical and IT services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven expertise in policy research, data analytics, and communications infrastructure, while also integrating smaller firms capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. Her approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure alignment with agency objectives. Crawford demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs, ensuring opportunities for small businesses to contribute to high-priority federal initiatives. While no single set-aside category dominates, her portfolio reflects a balanced and intentional effort to expand vendor diversity across the federal procurement ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 and 334516, reflecting demand for precision instruments used in electrical signal measurement and analytical laboratory applications. She also procures services under 519290 and 541519, including web-based data portals and specialized computer services, underscoring her expertise in digital infrastructure and information systems. Her technical domain spans instrumentation, communications equipment, and advanced data services essential to modern economic research and policy development.