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Alim Koroma

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Alim Koroma is a Contracting Officer. Alim is associated with 309 contracts. Activity spans Educational Support Services, Book Publishers, and Book Publishers.

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Alim Koroma

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Sep 24, 2026

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Jamie K. FormosaSecondary

Jamie K. Formosa serves in a secondary procurement role, supporting the agency's acquisition mission through the management of specialized service contracts. Regarding set-aside preferences, the agency demonstrates a commitment to small business participation, with nearly 28% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the agency utilizes 8(a) sole source vehicles and bridge contracts to maintain continuity of operations. The agency's procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the educational and publishing sectors. Primary industry focus areas include Educational Support Services (NAICS 611710), Book Publishers (NAICS 513130 and 511130), and Elementary and Secondary Schools (NAICS 611110), with additional activity in other computer-related services.

Carolynn B. Wendt serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), overseeing the acquisition of educational support services and instructional resources critical to delivering K-12 education to military-connected students worldwide. Her role involves managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation to award and performance monitoring—to ensure alignment with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and equitable access. She primarily handles procurements related to curriculum development, student support systems, and operational infrastructure, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and educational standards across globally dispersed school communities. Wendt maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, CORETECH CONSULTING INC., EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES LLC, RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS, INC., and FGI SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in educational technology, communications, facility enhancements, and management consulting services tailored to DoD school environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. Her procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 84.4% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market competition. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 15.6% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Wendt’s primary NAICS focus areas include 611710 (Educational Support Services), 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), and 513130 (Book Publishers), indicating deep specialization in instructional materials, curriculum publishing, and academic support services. She routinely procures textbooks, digital learning platforms, professional development training, and facility improvement solutions tailored to the unique logistical and pedagogical demands of DoDEA’s international and domestic school system.

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Malik Brown serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality K-12 education to military-connected students worldwide. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of acquisition actions, Brown oversees contracts related to educational support services, digital learning infrastructure, and instructional content development. His work ensures that DoDEA’s globally dispersed schools receive timely, compliant, and mission-critical resources aligned with federal acquisition regulations and educational equity goals. He routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, balancing operational urgency with rigorous compliance standards. Brown maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized educational technology, curriculum design, facility enhancements, and digital platform support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with an emphasis on vendor accountability, service delivery metrics, and long-term operational sustainability across DoDEA’s international and domestic school networks. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 76.2% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation—23.8% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though no specific socioeconomic categories dominate, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand vendor diversity within the education services sector. Brown’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), which accounts for over one-third of his portfolio, alongside significant activity in NAICS 511130 (Software Publishers) and 518210 (Data Processing Services). He specializes in acquiring curriculum development tools, learning management systems, digital assessment platforms, and IT infrastructure essential to modernizing DoDEA’s classroom environments. His expertise lies at the intersection of pedagogical needs and enterprise technology procurement, ensuring that instructional resources are both educationally sound and operationally resilient.

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Mumbi "Gemma" MutalaSecondary

Mumbi Mutala serves in a secondary role within their agency, contributing to the procurement mission through the administration of specialized acquisitions. The agency demonstrates a diverse set-aside strategy, with a significant portion of awards designated as No Set-Aside. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, as evidenced by a substantial percentage of Total Small Business Set-Asides, as well as targeted allocations for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) Sole Source contracts. The agency's procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the publishing and educational sectors. The primary focus is on Book Publishers and Educational Support Services, which together comprise the vast majority of their NAICS activity. Additional technical domain expertise is evident in the procurement of Custom Computer Programming Services, Professional and Management Development Training, and Software Publishing.

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Andrew JohnstonPrimary

Andrew Johnston serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the procurement mission within their organization. They are responsible for handling the end-to-end acquisition process, ensuring that requirements are met through strategic sourcing and contract management. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant commitment to small business participation. While a majority of contracts are awarded without set-asides, a substantial portion of the procurement activity is dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the office utilizes 8(a) sole source awards, as well as bridge contracts and single-source justifications when only one responsible source can meet the requirement. Their industry focus is heavily concentrated in educational and publishing services. The primary technical domain expertise lies in Educational Support Services, which represents the bulk of their procurement activity. This is supplemented by a focus on book publishing and the procurement of services related to colleges, universities, professional schools, and elementary and secondary education.

Sr. Contract Specialist

Krishana M. Wright serves as a Senior Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she manages the acquisition of critical educational and operational support services for K-12 schools serving military-connected students worldwide. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting strategies with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and equitable access. Her portfolio primarily encompasses educational support services, infrastructure enhancements, and technology-enabled learning solutions, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisitions and performance-based contracting methodologies. Wright maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers delivering curriculum support, facility improvements, communications services, and IT infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, clear performance metrics, and risk mitigation in geographically dispersed environments, ensuring seamless service delivery across global DoDEA school systems. Her contracting patterns reveal a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 67.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a robust commitment to small business participation—nearly one-third of awards are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not heavily reliant on socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, Wright actively facilitates small business access through competitive set-asides, promoting economic opportunity without compromising mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus is on Educational Support Services (611710), reflecting expertise in procurement for tutoring, curriculum development, and administrative support. She also regularly acquires services under Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210), and Professional Training (611430), demonstrating technical proficiency in edtech, networked learning environments, and workforce development solutions essential to modernizing DoDEA’s global education delivery model.

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Krista ChamberlainPrimary

Krista Chamberlain serves as a primary procurement point of contact, managing acquisitions to support the agency's operational mission. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the procurement lifecycle and ensuring that the acquisition of goods and services aligns with organizational requirements. The agency demonstrates a diverse procurement strategy with a significant commitment to small business participation. Approximately 40.5% of awards are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides, while a smaller portion of the portfolio is allocated to 8(a) Sole Source contracts and other sole source Firm-Fixed Price awards pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The remaining majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside restrictions. Procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the educational and information sectors. The primary focus is on Educational Support Services and Book Publishing, which together comprise the majority of the agency's NAICS activity. Additionally, the agency procures specialized requirements in Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Professional and Management Development Training, and Custom Computer Programming Services.

Marvin A.BetheaContract specialist

Contract Specialist

Marvin A. Bethea serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that support the delivery of K-12 educational services to military-connected students worldwide. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurements with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and operational readiness. His portfolio primarily encompasses educational technology, curriculum development, and institutional support services critical to maintaining high-functioning schools in globally dispersed locations. Marvin maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, CORETECH CONSULTING INC., EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES LLC, RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS, INC., and FGI SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized educational support, IT infrastructure, and facility enhancements tailored to DoDEA’s unique operational environment. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering collaborative vendor relationships built on accountability and mission alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as open competitions (79.3%), Marvin demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with over 20% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes socioeconomic opportunities for small businesses, consistently leveraging set-aside authorities to broaden vendor diversity without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission needs. His primary NAICS focus areas include 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), 611710 (Educational Support Services), and 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services), reflecting his specialization in digital learning platforms, curriculum content development, and educational IT systems. He also procures specialized services in instructional design, student support infrastructure, and facility-related enhancements, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the intersection of education technology and military community operations.

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London ThomasSecondary

London Thomas serves as the primary contracting lead for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), overseeing the acquisition of educational support services critical to sustaining K-12 instruction for military-connected students worldwide. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, Thomas ensures alignment with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and operational equity across globally dispersed school systems. Their portfolio consistently focuses on non-instructional, mission-enabling services—including curriculum development support, student engagement platforms, and administrative infrastructure—delivered through simplified acquisition procedures and competitive contracting mechanisms. Thomas maintains active relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, CORETECH CONSULTING INC., EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES LLC, RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS, INC., and FGI SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, combining established service providers with specialized small businesses capable of delivering tailored educational support solutions. The working relationships are characterized by consistent recompetition, performance-based contract management, and a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in federal education environments. Thomas exhibits a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of all procurements structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remaining half remain open to all competitors. This balanced set-aside strategy supports socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition flexibility. No other socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) dominate the portfolio, indicating a broad-based emphasis on small business capability rather than targeted certification categories. The sole NAICS code consistently applied is 611710—Educational Support Services—reflecting a sharp focus on non-instructional, ancillary services that enhance operational capacity. Procurements include curriculum design tools, student data management systems, communication platforms for parent engagement, and facility support services for school infrastructure. Thomas’s expertise lies in translating DoDEA’s unique global operational needs into precise, performance-driven solicitation requirements within this specialized technical domain.

DOD Education Activity

Phillip James supports the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in managing procurement initiatives that sustain the delivery of K-12 educational services to military-connected students worldwide. Though his official title is not specified, his role centers on executing contract actions aligned with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and operational resilience across globally dispersed school communities. He handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions including educational support services, training programs, communications solutions, and infrastructure-related procurements critical to maintaining functional learning environments. His work ensures timely delivery of resources that directly impact student outcomes and institutional capacity. James maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers delivering curriculum support, facility enhancements, instructional technology, and strategic communications. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for established contractors with proven experience in military-affiliated educational settings, indicating a reliance on vendors who understand the unique operational and cultural demands of DoDEA’s global footprint. His procurement activity shows a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of all contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions (FAR 19.5), signaling a strong commitment to small business participation. While no other specific set-aside categories dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and foster economic opportunity within the defense education ecosystem. James’s primary NAICS focus areas include Educational Support Services (611710), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), and Information Services (511210 and 519190), with additional activity in Professional and Management Development Training (611430). This reflects a broad technical scope spanning curriculum development tools, student engagement resources, facility equipment, and institutional training systems—highlighting his expertise in acquiring integrated solutions that support both academic and operational needs within DoDEA’s unique environment.

DOD Education Activity

Rachael Vargas supports the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in managing critical procurement initiatives aligned with its mission to deliver high-quality K-12 education to military-connected students worldwide. Though her official title is not specified, her role centers on executing acquisition strategies for educational services, infrastructure support, and instructional resources. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning school operations, professional development training, and student support systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing DoDEA’s goals of academic equity and operational excellence across globally dispersed school communities. Vargas maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers delivering curriculum support, facility enhancements, training programs, and communication solutions tailored to DoDEA’s unique operational environment. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical alignment with educational outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration rather than transactional engagements. Vargas’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic preference for selecting vendors based on technical merit and capacity to meet DoDEA’s complex, high-stakes educational requirements, rather than through targeted small business programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, the nature of the services procured often naturally involves niche providers with specialized expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611110 (Elementary and Secondary Schools), reflecting direct support for classroom instruction and school operations, followed by NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 611710 (Educational Support Services). She also procures services under 511130 (Publishing) and 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), demonstrating a holistic approach to student well-being, curriculum development, and administrative infrastructure essential to DoDEA’s global mission.

DOD Education Activity

Trinita Hall supports the procurement mission of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), managing contracts critical to delivering K-12 educational services to military-connected students at domestic and overseas installations. She oversees acquisitions aligned with curriculum development, instructional support, and school infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and DoDEA’s strategic priorities in academic excellence and operational equity. Her work primarily involves soliciting and awarding contracts for educational technology, support services, and facility enhancements that directly impact student learning environments across globally dispersed communities. Hall maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on technology-enabled learning solutions, educational consulting, communications infrastructure, and facility upgrades tailored to DoDEA’s unique operational context. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven experience in military-affiliated educational settings, fostering reliable, long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance and compliance. Her procurement activity shows a strong emphasis on open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation through 18.2% total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not prioritize specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and encourage competitive entry from qualified small firms in the education services sector. Hall’s primary NAICS focus areas include 511130 (Software Publishers), 611110 (Elementary and Secondary Schools), and 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting her specialization in digital learning platforms, curriculum implementation tools, and administrative support systems. She also procures specialized equipment under 334516 for laboratory and STEM instruction, underscoring her technical expertise in integrating science, technology, and pedagogical innovation into DoDEA’s academic delivery model.

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Nicole FreidSecondary

Nicole Freid serves as the primary contracting lead for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), overseeing the acquisition of educational support services and instructional resources critical to delivering K-12 education to military-connected students worldwide. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements aligned with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence, focusing on curriculum development, student support systems, and operational infrastructure for schools in globally dispersed locations. Her acquisitions typically involve professional services, educational materials, and technology-enabled learning solutions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with DoD educational standards. Freid maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a strategic emphasis on firms capable of delivering specialized educational support, communications, and facility enhancements tailored to military school environments. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in DoD educational settings and scalable service delivery models. Her procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while 25% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising operational needs, favoring small businesses that offer specialized educational and technical expertise over broader socioeconomic categories. Freid’s primary NAICS focus is on 611710 (Educational Support Services), which constitutes half of her portfolio, followed by 513130 (Book Publishers) and 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction). She procures curriculum-aligned instructional materials, digital learning platforms, student assessment tools, and extracurricular program support, demonstrating deep domain expertise in K-12 educational delivery within the unique constraints of military installations and overseas communities.

DOD Education Activity

Valeria Murray supports the procurement mission of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), managing acquisitions critical to sustaining K-12 educational services for military-connected students at overseas and select domestic installations. She oversees contract execution for instructional support, facility enhancements, and operational infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DoDEA’s mandate for academic excellence and equitable access. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of services and goods necessary to maintain functional, safe, and technologically enabled learning environments across globally dispersed school communities. Murray maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, CORETECH CONSULTING INC., EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES LLC, RESIDENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS, INC., and FGI SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of educational technology support, facility maintenance, communications services, and infrastructure upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, mission alignment, and responsiveness to the unique logistical challenges of operating in remote and international locations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Murray consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 56% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced emphasis on both small business eligibility and mission-critical performance, ensuring diverse vendor engagement without compromising service quality. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), encompassing curriculum development, student support systems, and administrative services. Secondary categories include facility-related services and infrastructure support, with occasional procurement of specialized equipment tied to school operations. Murray’s expertise lies in navigating the intersection of education policy and federal acquisition regulations to deliver mission-critical outcomes in complex, high-stakes environments.

DOD Education Activity

Kevin Cruz serves as the primary contracting lead for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), overseeing the acquisition of educational support services critical to sustaining K-12 instruction for military-connected students worldwide. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and operational equity across globally dispersed school systems. His acquisitions primarily focus on non-instructional services that enable school functionality, including curriculum support, student services infrastructure, and administrative systems. Cruz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These vendors provide specialized educational support services ranging from instructional design and professional development to facility enhancements and communication systems. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for established, mission-aligned partners with proven capacity to deliver scalable, compliant solutions in complex, high-stakes environments. Cruz’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on open competition and broad market engagement rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, his approach emphasizes capability, compliance, and mission readiness over socioeconomic criteria. His procurement portfolio is exclusively categorized under NAICS 611710—Educational Support Services—reflecting deep expertise in acquiring non-instructional, ancillary services that underpin DoDEA’s operational model. This includes curriculum development support, student data systems, professional training platforms, communication infrastructure, and facility-related educational enhancements. Cruz’s technical domain expertise lies in aligning service delivery with DoD standards for continuity, security, and equity in education for transient military families.

DOD Education Activity

Jamie K. FormosaContracting specialist

Contracting Specialist

Jamie K. Formosa serves as a secondary procurement professional within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), supporting the acquisition of educational and operational services critical to delivering K-12 instruction to military-connected students worldwide. While not the primary contracting officer, Formosa plays a key role in facilitating contract execution, ensuring alignment with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and equitable access. Their responsibilities include assisting in the solicitation, evaluation, and administration of contracts for curriculum development, training programs, and school infrastructure support, often coordinating with primary contracting teams to uphold compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies. Formosa maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships span instructional design, professional development, communications, and facility enhancements, reflecting a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in military-affiliated educational environments. The working relationships are characterized by repeat engagement and performance-based contract renewals, indicating a focus on vendor reliability and mission alignment over transactional procurement. Formosa’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. However, a notable 16.7% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, signaling a deliberate, though modest, commitment to small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. The primary NAICS codes under Formosa’s purview are 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), indicating a core focus on educational content development and instructor training solutions. A secondary emphasis on 513130 (Book Publishers) further underscores a specialization in curriculum materials and instructional resources tailored to DoDEA’s globally dispersed school system.

DOD Education Activity

John M. Baggett serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical educational infrastructure and support services essential to delivering K-12 instruction to military-connected students worldwide. His role encompasses full-cycle contracting under FAR and DFARS guidelines, including solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring. He specializes in procurements that enable operational continuity across DoDEA’s globally dispersed school system, ensuring timely delivery of academic resources, facility enhancements, and administrative support services aligned with DoDEA’s mission of educational excellence. Baggett maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships span technology integration, facility improvements, communications, and administrative services, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capacity to deliver across diverse, often remote, operational environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance accountability in mission-critical contexts. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90% of actions awarded without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 10% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though not heavily focused on socioeconomically targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a measured, policy-aligned dedication to fostering small business participation within DoDEA’s acquisition framework. Baggett’s primary NAICS focus areas include Educational Support Services (611710), Office Administrative Services (561110), and specialized manufacturing sectors such as Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (335220) and Musical Instrument Manufacturing (339992). These reflect DoDEA’s unique needs—procuring everything from classroom technology and administrative systems to school facility equipment and extracurricular resources. His expertise lies in bridging operational requirements with compliant, performance-driven acquisitions that sustain educational delivery in complex, high-stakes environments.

DOD Education Activity

Eric Mensah serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the contractual requirements necessary to support the agency's operational mission. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a heavy reliance on non-set-aside and unrestricted solicitations, with a small percentage of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides. The agency's procurement activity is primarily concentrated in the sports and transportation sectors. Technical domain expertise is most evident in the procurement of other spectator sports services, school and employee bus transportation, and the charter bus industry. Additionally, the office handles acquisitions for professional and management development training and passenger car leasing.

Hope N. Woods serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she manages the acquisition of critical educational support services to sustain K-12 instruction for military-connected students across global and domestic installations. Her role involves full-cycle contract administration, from requirements development and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award execution, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. She specializes in procuring non-personal services that enhance academic delivery, operational infrastructure, and student support systems, aligning procurement outcomes with DoDEA’s mission of educational equity and excellence. Woods maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers delivering educational technology, facility enhancements, language services, and administrative support. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven experience in military-affiliated educational environments, fostering reliable, long-term vendor engagement grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 70% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a robust 30% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising mission-critical delivery, reflecting a pragmatic approach to socioeconomic contracting that supports both competition and capability. Woods’ primary NAICS focus is on Educational Support Services (611710), followed by Translation and Interpretation Services (541930) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511). She routinely procures curriculum development tools, bilingual instructional support, student information systems, and facility maintenance services essential to operating schools in remote and high-demand locations. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of education technology, language access, and operational logistics within a globally dispersed federal education system.

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