Denise C. Blevins

Denise C. Blevins serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical educational and technical services that support K-12 instruction for military-connected students worldwide. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and DoD acquisition policies. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology, training, and technical consulting services essential to maintaining academic infrastructure across DoDEA’s globally dispersed school system. Blevins maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized educational technology solutions, curriculum support services, and facility-related enhancements tailored to DoDEA’s unique operational environment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in reliability and mission alignment. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and the other half conducted as full and open competitions. This deliberate equilibrium ensures competitive market access while actively promoting small business participation without compromising acquisition flexibility or mission readiness. Blevins’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611420 (Computer Training) and NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), underscoring her specialization in instructional technology, professional development programs, and technical advisory services that enhance teaching effectiveness and digital learning environments. Her expertise centers on acquiring solutions that integrate pedagogical innovation with secure, scalable IT infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of DoDEA’s student population.