Larry Bursey

Larry Bursey serves as a key procurement professional within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Acquisition, supporting the agency’s mission to advance roadway safety through evidence-based policy and technology. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisition activities centered on research, consulting, and public communication services that inform regulatory decisions and behavioral safety initiatives. His work primarily involves soliciting and awarding contracts for management consulting, social science research, and advertising services that underpin NHTSA’s data-driven approach to reducing traffic fatalities and injuries. Bursey maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators. These relationships reflect a pattern of engagement with specialized firms delivering technical analysis, behavioral research, and strategic public outreach solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in transportation safety, policy evaluation, and public education campaigns, ensuring alignment with NHTSA’s technical and regulatory objectives. A strong advocate for small business participation, Bursey consistently prioritizes small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 58.8% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand access for disadvantaged firms, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. His contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that small businesses contribute meaningfully to the agency’s safety initiatives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (administrative and general management consulting), 541720 (social sciences and humanities research), and 541810 (advertising agencies). These categories underscore his specialization in securing services that support policy development, public awareness campaigns, and behavioral studies—critical components of NHTSA’s regulatory and educational infrastructure. His expertise centers on non-technical, service-based acquisitions that drive informed decision-making and public engagement in highway safety.