Gibran A. Mills

Gibran Mills serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the Department of Education, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that advance federal education policy and institutional capacity. He specializes in managing complex professional services contracts aligned with evidence-based research, regulatory compliance, and the modernization of federal student aid and data infrastructure. His acquisitions primarily support technical and analytical services critical to postsecondary education outcomes, ensuring alignment with federal mandates and performance-based contracting principles. Mills operates within a framework that emphasizes transparency, competition, and mission-driven procurement to strengthen the federal education ecosystem. Mills maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized research and analytical support for education policy initiatives. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-performing vendors with demonstrated expertise in social science research and data systems development. While he engages with a range of service providers, his procurement history indicates a pattern of repeat engagements with contractors who deliver high-quality, mission-critical deliverables under performance-based task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. Mills’ contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with 20% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The majority of his acquisitions—80%—are competed without set-asides, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes full and open competition while intentionally reserving opportunities for qualified small businesses. His approach aligns with federal goals to expand small business participation without compromising the quality or efficiency of mission-critical services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), where he procures qualitative and quantitative research services, policy analysis, and evaluation studies to inform federal education strategy. He also engages in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) for data management, system integration, and analytics support. His technical domain expertise centers on education data systems, survey design, and longitudinal outcome measurement, ensuring procurements deliver actionable insights for policymakers and institutional stakeholders.