Kisha Baker

Kisha Baker supports the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO by managing professional services acquisitions that advance data-driven governance and policy analysis. She oversees the procurement of expert consulting, research, and training services critical to informing national economic strategies and modernizing federal digital infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on high-impact market research, public opinion polling, and strategic communications initiatives, ensuring the agency leverages top-tier professional services to enhance operational efficiency and public engagement. Baker’s acquisitions are primarily non-construction, advisory in nature, and aligned with the agency’s mission to translate data into actionable policy insights. She maintains a consistent working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary vendor for analytical, technical, and management consulting services. Her procurement approach emphasizes established federal contractors with proven expertise in public sector analytics and policy support, while also engaging a range of mid-to-large firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced providers with demonstrated capacity in federal data initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Baker’s contracting activity shows a strong emphasis on open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she 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 the need for scalable, high-capacity service delivery. Her approach balances broad market access with targeted support for small businesses capable of meeting the agency’s technical and operational demands. Her primary NAICS focus includes Other Computer Related Services (541519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), and Administrative Management Consulting (541611), reflecting her specialization in data analytics, workforce development, and strategic advisory services. She frequently procures custom research tools, training programs, and event management services to support policy formulation and stakeholder outreach, underscoring her expertise in the intersection of technology, governance, and public policy.