Zerrin U. Langer

Zerrin U. Langer serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Commerce’s Strategic Services and Procurement Office (SSPO), supporting the Office of the Secretary in securing expert professional services to advance data-driven governance and economic policy analysis. Responsible for managing complex acquisition strategies, Langer oversees contracts for high-impact market research, public opinion polling, digital infrastructure modernization, and policy analytics. Their work directly enables evidence-based decision-making across federal commerce initiatives, ensuring that technical and analytical services align with national economic priorities and public engagement goals. Langer maintains a strong working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary contractor for analytical and technical services, and engages with a diverse pool of vendors to deliver specialized expertise in policy research and systems design. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and data-rich solutions. Langer consistently prioritizes agility and innovation in vendor selection, ensuring alignment with evolving digital and analytical requirements. A significant portion of Langer’s portfolio supports small business participation, with 30% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and 10% competed under the 8(a) program. While the majority of contracts are open to all competitors, the consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and strengthen the ecosystem of qualified small businesses capable of supporting federal policy initiatives. Langer’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541110 (Offices of Lawyers), 519190 (Other Information Services), and 611310 (Colleges and Universities), reflecting a demand for technical systems design, legal advisory services, data analytics, and academic research partnerships. These categories underscore a deep specialization in integrating policy analysis, digital infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement tools to support the Department’s mission of informed economic leadership.