Sanestra Whiting

Sanestra Whiting supports the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO by managing professional services acquisitions critical to advancing data-driven policy and digital modernization. She oversees the procurement of expert consulting services focused on public opinion research, economic analysis, and information technology infrastructure, ensuring alignment with national economic strategy objectives. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance public engagement and operational efficiency through high-quality, evidence-based insights. Whiting typically handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for professional and technical services, emphasizing agility, scalability, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her primary contractor relationship is with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a trusted provider of analytical and information technology services. Whiting maintains a consistent, long-term working relationship with CACI, leveraging their expertise in large-scale data collection, policy research, and digital platform development. While CACI is the dominant partner, her contracting approach reflects a preference for established, high-capacity vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services under tight timelines and stringent compliance requirements. Whiting’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing specialized technical capabilities rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not a primary driver of her award decisions, her process remains fully compliant with federal transparency and fairness standards, prioritizing technical merit and past performance over socioeconomic categorization. Her primary NAICS focus is 519210 (Libraries and Archives), reflecting deep engagement in data curation, archival systems, and structured information management, complemented by 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services), indicating procurement of advanced digital research platforms and public-facing analytical portals. She specializes in acquiring services that integrate polling data, economic modeling, and web-based dissemination tools to support federal decision-making.