Chontelle Borden

Chontelle L. Grey 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 federal education policy, regulatory compliance, and the infrastructure supporting student aid and data systems. She manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, with a focus on technology-enabled solutions that support evidence-based decision-making in postsecondary education. Her acquisitions typically involve IT modernization, data processing systems, and software integration services critical to the Department’s mission of ensuring equitable access to educational resources and accurate financial aid administration. Chontelle maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized consulting and systems support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in education technology and compliance frameworks. She engages primarily with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions aligned with federal data standards, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory alignment. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance underscores her commitment to fostering a competitive marketplace while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission-critical acquisition needs. Chontelle’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 423430 for computer and software wholesaling, reflecting her emphasis on enterprise-grade software and digital infrastructure, complemented by NAICS 334112 for computer storage devices and NAICS 522320 for financial transactions processing systems. Her expertise lies in acquiring secure, scalable platforms that support federal student aid disbursement, institutional reporting, and data interoperability across state and institutional systems.