David Geary

David Geary serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Education’s Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit, where he oversees the strategic acquisition of professional services critical to advancing federal education policy and institutional capacity. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts supporting evidence-based research, regulatory compliance, and the modernization of student aid and data infrastructure. He primarily handles service-based acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on research, consulting, and educational support services that align with the agency’s mission to strengthen postsecondary education systems through data-driven decision-making. Geary maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor engaged to deliver specialized analytical and policy support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical expertise in social science research and educational administration. He collaborates closely with contractors to ensure deliverables meet rigorous federal standards for rigor, transparency, and compliance. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with over half of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable portion awarded through 8(a) competed pathways. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive rigor and mission alignment. Geary’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), reflecting his specialization in procuring qualitative and quantitative studies on educational equity, policy impact, and institutional effectiveness. He also regularly acquires services under NAICS 541611 and 611710, ensuring robust administrative and educational support capabilities. His technical domain expertise centers on federal education data systems, compliance frameworks, and policy evaluation methodologies.