Ozge Tek

Ozge Tek serves as a procurement professional within the DOL’s Cas Division 5 Procurement, supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management in advancing the Department of Labor’s data-driven mission. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical research and operational support services, Tek oversees contracts that enable labor market analysis, longitudinal survey execution, and technical consulting for economic data systems. Her work ensures the agency secures high-quality, mission-critical services to sustain its national data collection infrastructure and policy analysis capabilities. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Tek maintains a consistent procurement pattern focused on professional services firms specializing in administrative management consulting, technical research support, and workforce training. She engages with a diverse range of vendors offering specialized expertise in survey design, data analytics, and operational infrastructure, fostering partnerships that align with the agency’s need for scalable, evidence-based solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure alignment with federal standards. Tek’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical capability and mission fit over targeted set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her acquisitions remain accessible to all eligible vendors under full and open competition. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 721110 for lodging services supporting field operations, 541611 for management consulting, and 541690 for scientific and technical advisory services. She also routinely procures professional training (611430) and specialized technical services (541990), demonstrating deep expertise in securing support for labor data systems, research methodologies, and workforce development infrastructure.