Naheed Nasrin

Naheed Nasrin serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions that support the nation’s transportation infrastructure modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for technical services including engineering, research, and management consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mission to advance data-driven, resilient highway systems. Her work directly enables the procurement of critical services that inform infrastructure design, safety enhancements, and operational efficiency across federal highway programs. Naheed maintains established relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced mix of commercial firms and academic research institutions. She frequently engages with vendors offering specialized technical expertise in transportation systems analysis, data modeling, and infrastructure consulting, fostering collaborative, performance-based partnerships that prioritize innovation and measurable outcomes. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal standards for service delivery. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without set-asides, demonstrating a focus on maximizing competition and technical capability. While small business participation remains secondary, she consistently supports Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring eligible firms have access to opportunities aligned with their capacity to deliver specialized transportation and engineering services. Naheed’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (management consulting), 541330 (engineering services), and 541715 (research and development), reflecting deep engagement with technical domains including transportation systems analysis, infrastructure resilience planning, and data-driven operational modeling. She routinely procures services related to traffic simulation, pavement performance analytics, and computational infrastructure for transportation research, underscoring her expertise in acquiring high-impact, science-based solutions for federal highway programs.