Felecia McIntosh

Felecia McIntosh serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, where she leads the procurement of professional services critical to advancing postsecondary education policy, regulatory compliance, and federal student aid infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily focusing on research, communications, and technical support services that enable evidence-based decision-making and data system modernization. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity through strategic sourcing of high-impact, mission-aligned solutions. McIntosh maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a key vendor providing specialized consulting and analytical services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced contractors capable of delivering complex, policy-driven deliverables, often involving data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting. While she collaborates with a range of vendors, her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure alignment with federal education priorities. Her set-aside preferences demonstrate a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition, reflecting a strategic emphasis on market competitiveness while still actively fostering opportunities for small businesses to contribute to high-value education initiatives. McIntosh’s primary NAICS focus areas include 519130 (Other Information Services), 541430 (Graphic Design Services), and 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities). She routinely procures services related to educational research, policy communication, data visualization, and stakeholder outreach—domains requiring both technical rigor and clear public communication. Her expertise lies in acquiring analytical and design services that translate complex educational data into actionable insights for policymakers and institutional leaders.