Jason Winings

Jason Winings serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Census Bureau, supporting the modernization of the nation’s statistical infrastructure through strategic acquisitions of advanced data systems and analytical services. He manages a portfolio focused on digital transformation initiatives, including the procurement of enterprise software, survey platform development, and data governance solutions. His work directly enables the Bureau’s mission to enhance the accuracy, timeliness, and security of demographic and economic statistics by securing mission-critical technology and consulting services that replace legacy systems and streamline data collection workflows. Winings maintains consistent partnerships with leading federal contractors including GUIDEHOUSE DIGITAL LLC, HARMONIA HOLDINGS GROUP, SPATIAL FRONT INC, GUNNISON CONSULTING GROUP, and ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC. These relationships are centered on complex systems integration, software development, and public opinion research services, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in large-scale federal data modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring rigorous compliance with federal data security standards and agile development methodologies. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. Nevertheless, he maintains a deliberate 7.7% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but active commitment to small business participation in high-impact technical contracts. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in marketing research (541910) and geospatial analytics (513210). He procures custom-built digital questionnaire platforms, data validation tools, and enterprise-level analytics systems, reflecting deep expertise in census operations, survey methodology, and secure data infrastructure.