Sarim Baig

Sarim Baig serves as a Contract Specialist within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the agency’s mission of ensuring equitable access to nutritious food through federally funded nutrition assistance programs. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on consulting services that support program integrity, operational modernization, and evidence-based policy development for SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. His acquisitions are primarily advisory in nature, designed to enhance analytical capacity, streamline administrative processes, and improve program delivery systems across state and local partners. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Baig consistently engages with a network of qualified vendors specializing in federal nutrition program support, including firms with deep expertise in public sector program evaluation, data analytics, and systems modernization. His working relationships emphasize collaboration, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate a strong understanding of FNS regulatory frameworks and operational priorities. Baig maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All of his acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring that federal resources directly support entrepreneurial growth and workforce development within underserved communities. This approach aligns with USDA’s broader goals of equity and inclusion in federal procurement. His procurement activity is concentrated entirely under NAICS 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, indicating a specialized focus on strategic advisory support. He procures services related to program evaluation, policy analysis, operational efficiency reviews, and data-driven decision support—core competencies essential to sustaining the integrity and effectiveness of FNS’s national nutrition initiatives.