Colin Alleyne

Colin Alleyne 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 and institutional capacity. He manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and agency priorities centered on evidence-based research, regulatory compliance, and modernization of student aid and data systems. His acquisitions primarily support consulting, educational support, and technical services critical to improving postsecondary education infrastructure and decision-making. Alleyne maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC as a primary contractor, reflecting a pattern of sustained engagement with firms delivering high-quality administrative and educational support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, favoring contractors with demonstrated expertise in federal education programs and compliance frameworks. He regularly collaborates with vendors capable of delivering analytical, technical, and operational solutions tailored to the Department’s mission-critical needs. His contracting activity shows a strong preference for open competition, with 91.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on broad market competition and value-driven selection. While small business participation is present at 8.1%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition efficiency or technical rigor. Alleyne’s portfolio is dominated by NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), followed by NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) and NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities). He routinely procures strategic consulting, program evaluation, data system support, and policy analysis services, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of education policy, research methodology, and federal administrative systems. His technical domain centers on strengthening the infrastructure that underpins federal student aid and institutional accountability.