ALAN.CORNWALL@ED.GOV

Alan Cornwall serves as a Point of Contact within the Department of Education, supporting the agency's procurement mission through the acquisition of professional and technical services. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a strong preference for full and open competition, with the vast majority of contracts awarded without set-aside restrictions. However, the agency maintains a commitment to small business participation, utilizing Small Business, 8(a), and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides to diversify its vendor base. The agency's primary industry focus is centered on information technology and professional services. Procurement activity is heavily concentrated in other computer-related services and administrative management and general management consulting. Additionally, the agency procures specialized services related to research and development in the social sciences and humanities, custom computer programming, and activities related to credit intermediation.