Victor Levi Thomas

Victor Levi Thomas serves as a Purchasing Agent for the U.S. Census Bureau, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement strategies that support the agency’s mission to modernize data collection infrastructure and enhance the accuracy of decennial and ongoing surveys. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on technology modernization, digital systems integration, and analytical services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with the Bureau’s strategic priorities for the 2030 Decennial Census. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for hardware, software, and professional technical services essential to the Bureau’s data operations. Thomas maintains collaborative relationships with a broad range of vendors, primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of computer systems and software, as well as professional scientific and technical service providers. He works closely with contractors delivering data infrastructure solutions, digital survey platforms, and geospatial analytics tools, fostering partnerships that prioritize innovation, scalability, and cybersecurity compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical interoperability, and adherence to federal data standards. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and competitive pricing. However, he consistently allocates 9.1% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising operational efficiency or technical requirements. Thomas’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 423430, reflecting his primary need for commercial-off-the-shelf computer equipment and software solutions. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 541990 for specialized analytical and technical support, underscoring his domain expertise in data systems, digital survey deployment, and IT modernization within a high-stakes federal data environment.