Thomas F Bucelwicz

Thomas F. Bucelwicz serves as Branch Chief for New York Contracting Operations within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Region 2 office, where he oversees the acquisition of professional services critical to housing market integrity and program compliance. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting rent comparability studies, construction quality assurance, and housing program analytics across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. His portfolio emphasizes technical and advisory services that ensure HUD’s affordable housing initiatives meet federal standards for equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. Bucelwicz specializes in complex, performance-based procurements requiring deep subject matter expertise in housing economics and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Bucelwicz cultivates partnerships with a diverse ecosystem of professional service providers, including architectural firms, economic consultants, legal advisors, and data analytics vendors. His contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance metrics and compliance rigor, fostering reliable relationships with firms capable of delivering high-stakes, mission-critical deliverables under stringent federal oversight. He actively engages with small business vendors to ensure sustained capacity building and service reliability across the region’s housing ecosystem. Bucelwicz demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 80% of his acquisitions structured as set-asides for small businesses. His portfolio reflects a strong preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by significant HUBZone participation at over 20%. He consistently leverages these authorities to expand opportunities for underserved communities and promote equitable access to federal contracting, aligning procurement outcomes with HUD’s mission of inclusive housing development. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), followed by architectural services (541310) and legal services (541110). He routinely acquires rent comparability analyses, housing market assessments, independent construction inspections, and regulatory compliance audits—services essential to validating subsidy levels and enforcing housing quality standards across public and assisted housing programs.