Jen Farmer

Jennifer M. Farmer supports the U.S. Census Bureau’s mission to modernize data collection and dissemination by managing procurement initiatives critical to the 2030 Decennial Census and ongoing survey operations. Though her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring technical consulting, systems design, and data infrastructure services that enable digital modernization, geospatial analysis, and automated survey platforms. She plays a key role in ensuring the Bureau’s acquisition strategy aligns with federal data integrity standards and technological innovation goals, typically overseeing complex, performance-based contracts for analytical and IT-enabled solutions. Farmer collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized scientific and technical consultants, computer systems design firms, and niche service providers in data acquisition and processing. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, outcome-driven partnerships that support rapid deployment of digital tools and adaptive survey methodologies. While no specific contractor names are identified, her portfolio consistently engages firms capable of delivering secure, scalable, and interoperable data systems aligned with Census Bureau standards. Her procurement approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through emerging vendors and minority-owned enterprises, prioritizing socioeconomic inclusion without compromising technical rigor. She does not appear to favor specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead focusing broadly on small business eligibility to expand the supplier base. Farmer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (other scientific and technical consulting services) and 541512 (computer systems design services), underscoring her expertise in securing analytical, software development, and data integration capabilities. She also procures services under 512290 (sound recording industries) and 337212 (custom woodwork manufacturing), indicating a broad operational scope that includes niche support functions for field operations and equipment. Her domain expertise centers on digital census infrastructure, survey automation, and data quality assurance systems.