Tset Wong

Tset Wong serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), where they oversee the acquisition of critical services and products that support the integrity and operational efficiency of federal nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. Responsible for full lifecycle contract management, Wong ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing FNS’s mission of equitable access to nutritious food through data-driven procurement strategies. Their portfolio primarily includes consulting services, technology modernization, and specialized manufacturing contracts aligned with program evaluation and administrative support needs. Wong cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, emphasizing collaboration with small businesses and firms possessing deep expertise in public sector nutrition program implementation. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, their procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering administrative management consulting, digital systems integration, and regulated product manufacturing. Relationships are built on transparency, performance accountability, and alignment with FNS’s policy objectives, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in regulatory compliance and mission alignment. Wong demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation, particularly firms certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, and other socioeconomic categories. Their contracting patterns consistently channel opportunities to underserved vendors, reinforcing FNS’s broader equity goals and strengthening the resilience of the nutrition assistance supply chain through inclusive procurement practices. The primary technical domains of Wong’s portfolio center on NAICS 541611 (administrative management consulting), where they procure program evaluation, policy analysis, and operational optimization services; NAICS 541519 (other computer-related services), supporting digital modernization of eligibility and benefit delivery systems; and NAICS 325611 (soap and detergent manufacturing), which supports hygiene product procurement for nutrition assistance initiatives. This blend of administrative, technological, and regulated manufacturing procurements underscores their expertise in managing complex, mission-critical acquisitions across both service and product categories.