Kristin Dell

Kristin Dell serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in professional and technical services, with a strong emphasis on research, data analysis, and operational support solutions. She plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by ensuring timely and compliant awarding of contracts that deliver high-value, non-commodity services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services requiring specialized expertise, often involving analytical, policy, and technology-driven deliverables. Dell consistently applies sound contracting practices to procure services that support evidence-based decision-making and institutional capacity building. Her contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a diverse pool of firms offering specialized technical services, particularly in social science research, data analytics, and general management consulting. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she routinely collaborates with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in behavioral science, public policy evaluation, and digital service delivery. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure alignment with program objectives. Dell’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a focus on open competition and merit-based selection. This pattern indicates a preference for broad market access and technical capability over socioeconomic set-asides, suggesting that the agency prioritizes subject-matter expertise and proven performance over demographic certifications in this portfolio. Her approach aligns with mission-critical needs where specialized skills outweigh socioeconomic targeting requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519190 (Other Information Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in 541720 (Research in Social Sciences and Humanities) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). She procures services including survey design, qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis, data visualization, and custom software tools supporting administrative efficiency. Her expertise centers on mission-critical research and analytical services that inform public sector decision-making.