Jacob Acosta

Jacob Acosta serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Census Bureau, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that support the agency’s mission to modernize data collection and dissemination systems for the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing surveys. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on technology-driven solutions that enhance data accuracy, digital infrastructure, and analytical capabilities. His portfolio primarily includes complex IT services, data processing systems, and geospatial analytics contracts critical to the Bureau’s operational transformation. Acosta collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including firms specializing in cloud-based data platforms, survey software development, and statistical modeling services. He maintains strong working relationships with both large systems integrators and niche technology providers, ensuring alignment with the Bureau’s technical requirements and cybersecurity standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation to secure innovative, scalable solutions. Notably, Acosta’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a strategic focus on open competition to achieve the highest technical merit and value. While he does not routinely prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains fully compliant with federal small business goals, and small businesses are regularly considered as subcontractors or team members in larger procurements. His primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services), and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and analytical consulting. He frequently procures services related to web-based data collection platforms, geospatial data integration, and AI-assisted survey analytics, demonstrating deep domain expertise in next-generation census technology and data modernization initiatives.