Seth Adam Moody

Seth Moody serves as a key procurement professional within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Acquisition, supporting the agency’s mission to advance roadway safety through evidence-based policy and technological innovation. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on research, engineering, and public communication services critical to NHTSA’s regulatory and behavioral safety initiatives. His work centers on securing technical expertise to evaluate vehicle safety systems, analyze traffic data, and design public awareness campaigns, ensuring that contracting aligns with federal safety standards and statutory mandates under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Moody maintains established relationships with specialized contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, both of which provide advanced engineering and systems analysis services. He also collaborates with research and advocacy organizations such as the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators to deliver community-based safety outreach. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability and compliance, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical services across multiple fiscal cycles. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 65.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, he actively promotes small business participation, consistently allocating 26.1% of awards to total small business set-asides and 8.7% to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Moody’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (social sciences and humanities research), 541810 (advertising agencies), and 541611 (management consulting), reflecting NHTSA’s emphasis on behavioral research, public messaging, and strategic program management. He regularly sources engineering services and public opinion polling to inform regulatory decisions, ensuring that acquisition outcomes directly support data-driven safety improvements and evidence-based policymaking.