Carol Matamoro-Allen

Carol K. Matamoro-Allen serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance postsecondary education policy, regulatory compliance, and federal student aid infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and the agency’s mission to strengthen data systems and institutional capacity through evidence-based contracting. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex, performance-based contracts for educational support and management consulting services, requiring rigorous market research, source selection, and contract administration. Matamoro-Allen maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized expertise in educational policy analysis and institutional research support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-driven vendor partnerships that deliver technical depth and operational reliability. She engages with a select group of high-performing contractors who demonstrate proven experience in federal education programs, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in compliance, transparency, and measurable outcomes. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she actively promotes equitable access for small businesses, particularly those with demonstrated capability in education services, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), where she acquires data analytics, institutional effectiveness planning, and compliance support services, and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), where she procures strategic advisory services to modernize education systems. Her technical expertise centers on federal education data infrastructure, student aid compliance frameworks, and performance measurement systems critical to the Department’s operational integrity.