Stephen Suh

Stephen Suh supports the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO in executing strategic procurement initiatives aligned with data-driven governance and policy modernization. He manages the acquisition of professional services critical to economic policy analysis, public opinion research, and digital infrastructure enhancement. His portfolio centers on high-impact market research, survey methodology, and analytical consulting services that inform national economic strategies and public engagement efforts. Suh ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission-aligned outcomes, working closely with contractors to deliver actionable insights and scalable digital solutions that advance the agency’s operational efficiency and policy precision. Suh maintains a primary working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a trusted provider of analytical and technical services for federal clients. His procurement patterns reflect a reliance on established contractors with demonstrated expertise in public polling, statistical modeling, and data visualization. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a preference for vendors with proven track records in delivering complex, mission-critical research services under tight timelines and strict compliance standards. Suh’s contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent allocation demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building among small businesses capable of delivering specialized research and analytical services. While no other set-aside categories are predominant, his pattern underscores a strong institutional alignment with small business participation as a core component of procurement equity and capability development. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 221310—Water Supply and Irrigation Systems—indicating a potential misclassification or data anomaly, as this code is inconsistent with the office’s mission in policy analysis and digital modernization. Absent further clarification, this suggests a systemic categorization issue rather than an intentional specialization, and may require administrative review to align procurement classifications with actual service requirements.