John Wallace

John Wallace serves as a Procurement Specialist within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where he manages the acquisition of professional services critical to advancing data-driven governance and digital modernization. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for technical and analytical services that support economic policy development, public opinion research, and infrastructure modernization. He routinely handles complex, performance-based procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, focusing on mission-critical consulting and IT-enabled solutions that directly inform national economic strategy and public engagement initiatives. John maintains a strong working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary contractor for high-impact market research, data analytics, and systems integration services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven expertise in agile delivery, data science, and cloud-enabled platforms. He collaborates closely with vendors to ensure compliance with performance metrics, cybersecurity standards, and interagency data-sharing requirements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and mission alignment. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic designation. However, he consistently reserves 16.7% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising technical rigor or mission outcomes. John’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), reflecting his specialization in data analytics, software development, and cloud infrastructure support. He procures services including survey design, statistical modeling, web hosting, and digital platform modernization, ensuring the agency’s technical ecosystem remains adaptive, secure, and aligned with evolving policy needs.