Juan Baez

Juan Baez serves as a Contracting Officer within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that advance the agency’s mission of ensuring equitable access to nutritious food through federally funded nutrition assistance programs. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on research and analytical services that support program evaluation, policy development, and operational modernization of SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with evidence-based decision-making and institutional capacity building. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Baez maintains consistent partnerships with firms specializing in social science research, data analytics, and program evaluation. His working relationships emphasize collaboration with vendors capable of delivering rigorous, methodologically sound studies and technical assistance that inform federal nutrition policy. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in behavioral economics, public health outcomes, and longitudinal data analysis to ensure contract deliverables meet the high standards of FNS’s evidence-driven mandate. Baez demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic diversity in contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, by creating consistent pathways to federal opportunities within the nutrition assistance sector. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541720—Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities—encompassing services such as program impact assessments, survey design, qualitative analysis, and policy modeling. He routinely procures technical expertise in public administration, nutrition epidemiology, and behavioral research to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of federal nutrition programs.