Harjot Kaur

Harjot Kaur serves as a secondary procurement professional within the U.S. Census Bureau, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize data collection and dissemination through strategic acquisitions of analytical, technological, and consulting services. While not the primary contracting officer, Kaur plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for high-priority initiatives tied to the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing survey modernization. Their work ensures alignment between technical requirements and federal procurement regulations, particularly in the areas of data infrastructure, survey methodology, and digital service delivery. Kaur collaborates closely with a diverse array of contractors specializing in data processing, systems design, and public opinion research. Though no single vendor dominates their portfolio, they routinely engage with firms offering custom programming, cloud-based data hosting, and marketing research services. Their working relationships reflect a preference for agile, mission-aligned partners capable of scaling solutions across national survey operations, often coordinating with both large primes and niche small businesses to meet complex technical demands. Kaur’s procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 26.3% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in data and technology services. This approach supports the Census Bureau’s broader goal of fostering innovation through diverse vendor engagement. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541618 (management consulting), 541511 (custom programming), and 541512 (computer systems design), reflecting deep expertise in digital transformation, survey automation, and analytical service delivery. Kaur regularly supports acquisitions for geospatial data platforms, web-based data collection tools, and statistical modeling services critical to modern census operations.