George Irizarry

George Irizarry serves as a Procurement Specialist and Business Analyst within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing data-driven governance through strategic acquisitions of professional and technical services. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements aligned with national economic policy objectives, focusing on market research, public opinion polling, and digital infrastructure modernization. His acquisitions are designed to support high-impact policy analysis and public engagement initiatives, requiring rigorous requirements definition, market analysis, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Irizarry’s work ensures that the agency secures expert capabilities to inform decision-making across federal commerce programs. He maintains a strong working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a key contractor providing analytical and technical support services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven experience in policy research and systems integration, while also fostering competitive environments to ensure innovation and value. He engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and measurable deliverables. Irizarry exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a clear commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While no other specific set-aside categories dominate, his portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include Security Systems Services (561621), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), and All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990), reflecting his specialization in technical support, analytical consulting, and infrastructure enablement services. He regularly procures services related to data analytics, public engagement platforms, and operational support systems critical to modernizing federal commerce initiatives.