Usmaan Chaudhry

Usmaan Chaudhry serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of professional and technical services. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. His portfolio primarily encompasses research, information technology, and professional services contracts, requiring a nuanced understanding of both technical requirements and socioeconomic procurement policies. Chaudhry plays a critical role in translating program needs into legally sound, efficiently awarded contracts that promote transparency, accountability, and value for the government. While specific contractor names are not available, Chaudhry maintains active relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and technology service providers. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between open competition and targeted set-asides, fostering a competitive marketplace that rewards innovation and capability. He engages with vendors across multiple tiers, from emerging small businesses to established service providers, ensuring fair access and rigorous performance oversight throughout the contract lifecycle. Chaudhry demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. A significant portion of his portfolio also supports the SBA’s Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program, reflecting a deliberate effort to advance socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. His consistent use of set-asides underscores a strategic focus on expanding opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), indicating deep engagement with policy analysis, behavioral studies, and program evaluation services. He also regularly procures computing infrastructure and custom programming services (NAICS 518210 and 541511), demonstrating technical fluency in IT modernization and data systems. Additional activity in legal services and landscaping reflects a diversified acquisition portfolio aligned with broad operational and administrative support needs.