Chris Rosier

Christopher Rosier serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance federal education policy, research initiatives, and institutional capacity. He manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, with a focus on technology-enabled solutions that support postsecondary education systems, regulatory compliance, and federal student aid infrastructure. His acquisitions primarily involve complex, performance-based requirements for software development, data analytics, and computing services aligned with national education data modernization goals. Rosier maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC as a primary contractor, often engaging this vendor for specialized technical support in education data systems and policy analysis. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established firms with demonstrated expertise in federal education environments, while also fostering partnerships with small businesses through competed set-asides. He engages contractors through full and open competitions as well as targeted socioeconomic programs, ensuring rigorous compliance with FAR standards and performance-based acquisition principles. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes broad small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of his awards issued under no set-aside, while actively supporting 8(a) competed contracts and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. He demonstrates a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic objectives, ensuring equitable access for qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Rosier’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with significant activity in custom programming (541511), systems design (541512), and computing infrastructure services (518210). He routinely procures software development, data processing, and cloud-based platforms that underpin federal education data collection, reporting, and analytical systems, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of public education policy and information technology procurement.