Leroy White

Leroy White serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he oversees the acquisition of professional services critical to advancing equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for research, data analysis, and administrative support services that underpin HUD’s housing policy initiatives, including underwriting frameworks, housing insecurity studies, and system modernization efforts. He specializes in securing specialized technical expertise to inform evidence-based decision-making and ensure program integrity across federal housing programs. White maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of professional service providers, including research institutions, policy analysts, real estate consultants, and geospatial firms. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. He frequently engages firms with demonstrated experience in social science research, housing market analytics, and administrative process optimization, fostering accountability and innovation through structured performance metrics and post-award oversight. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, White consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 40% of his portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting HUD’s commitment to equitable economic development. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand access for underserved entrepreneurs while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (social science research) and 541990 (professional technical services), with significant activity in real estate support (531390) and geospatial analysis (541360). He procures services ranging from housing policy evaluation and demographic modeling to data visualization and administrative system integration, ensuring HUD’s operations are informed by rigorous, actionable insights and modernized for efficiency and transparency.