GregoryEYoung

Gregory E. Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Transit Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, transparent, and strategically aligned procurement actions that support federal transit program integrity. He manages a diverse portfolio of professional services acquisitions, primarily focused on administrative management consulting, financial oversight, and technical advisory services critical to grant administration and program evaluation. His work ensures that federal transit funding is deployed with rigorous accountability, aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission of financial stewardship and operational excellence. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Young routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors offering specialized consulting and technical services, including certified public accounting firms, management consultants, and engineering service providers. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, qualified service providers capable of delivering high-integrity advisory support under complex federal regulatory frameworks. He maintains collaborative, compliance-driven relationships with vendors, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and adherence to FAR requirements. Young demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-third of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and nearly one-fifth awarded through 8(a) competed processes. His procurement strategy actively promotes small business participation, ensuring equitable access to federal transit funding opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting) and 541211 (Certified Public Accounting Services), reflecting deep expertise in financial management, internal controls, and program evaluation support. He also regularly procures engineering and logistics consulting services, underscoring a technical domain specialization in transit infrastructure planning and operational efficiency. Young’s work ensures that federal transit programs are supported by high-quality, mission-critical professional services delivered through compliant, inclusive, and strategically targeted contracting actions.