David Yadeta

David Yadeta 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 work centers on securing expert consulting and research services that inform evidence-based decision-making in postsecondary education, regulatory compliance, and student aid infrastructure. Yadeta routinely manages competitive solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, focusing on performance-based contracting for analytical, strategic, and operational support services that strengthen the federal education data ecosystem. He maintains a primary contracting relationship with LPE-Strategies LLC, a trusted vendor with deep expertise in education policy analysis and stakeholder engagement. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-driven partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, data-informed insights. Yadeta consistently engages vendors with demonstrated capacity in social science research and administrative consulting, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes. Yadeta exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with 80% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, particularly those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, while ensuring competitive rigor and value delivery. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation over other set-aside categories, reinforcing the agency’s mission to build an inclusive procurement ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), where he procures policy analysis, evaluation studies, and demographic research. He also frequently acquires marketing consulting (541613) and administrative management consulting (541611) services to support institutional capacity building and stakeholder communication strategies. His technical domain expertise centers on federal education data systems, regulatory frameworks, and postsecondary policy implementation.