Kyle Griggs

Kyle R. Griggs supports the Federal Highway Administration’s 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit in executing strategic procurement initiatives that advance the safety, resilience, and innovation of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. While not holding a formal title, Griggs plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for technical services that inform highway design, operational efficiency, and research-driven policy. His work centers on procuring engineering consulting, transportation systems analysis, and data-enabled research solutions, ensuring alignment with FHWA’s mission to modernize infrastructure through evidence-based decision-making. He routinely handles complex service-based contracts requiring specialized technical expertise and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Griggs maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced approach between private-sector engineering firms and academic research institutions. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements focused on transportation systems modeling, infrastructure assessment, and mobility innovation. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with entities capable of delivering high-fidelity technical analysis and field-deployable solutions, often requiring specialized certifications and proven domain expertise in transportation engineering. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate 20% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach that ensures broad market access while actively supporting small business participation in transportation infrastructure projects. Griggs does not favor specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, instead emphasizing capability-driven selection within the small business pool. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 423420 (Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), indicating procurement of specialized hardware and instrumentation for data collection and monitoring systems. Additional focus areas include computer systems design, other computer-related services, and motion picture/video industries, suggesting integration of digital visualization tools and simulation platforms into transportation planning workflows. His technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of infrastructure engineering and data-driven systems procurement.