Daniel Cordes

Daniel Cordes serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions in support of educational and professional services programs. He plays a critical role in executing agency contracting objectives by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts aligned with federal acquisition regulations. His portfolio primarily encompasses educational services, instructional support, and specialized technical services, with a focus on ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and efficient resource allocation. Cordes routinely handles requirements under simplified acquisition procedures and full and open competitions, balancing operational needs with socioeconomic goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Cordes engages with a diverse range of vendors, including educational service providers, curriculum developers, and professional technical consultants. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with demonstrated capacity in institutional support, alongside emerging small businesses. He maintains a collaborative approach with industry, emphasizing clear solicitation language, fair evaluation criteria, and timely contract administration to foster reliable vendor partnerships. Cordes demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 26.1% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small entities. His contracting approach aligns with federal priorities to promote equitable opportunity and enhance competition among small firms in the education and professional services sectors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611110 (Elementary and Secondary Schools) and 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools), reflecting deep expertise in academic support services, including instructional materials, professional development, and administrative systems. Additional activity in NAICS 541990 and 541940 indicates procurement of specialized technical and veterinary services, underscoring a broad but targeted technical domain expertise across education and allied professional services.