Harley Hartley

Harley Hartley serves as Chief of the Procurement Division for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe Region Office, overseeing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities critical to delivering educational services to military-connected students across Europe. In this leadership role, Hartley directs the planning, solicitation, award, and administration of contracts supporting curriculum infrastructure, student transportation, facility operations, and extracurricular program delivery. His procurement strategy aligns with DoDEA’s mission to ensure academic continuity and equitable access, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and the strategic alignment of contracting outcomes with educational objectives. Hartley’s contractor relationships are characterized by a broad, non-exclusive engagement model, working with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering education support services and telecommunications infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, he fosters collaborative partnerships with firms experienced in educational technology, logistics, and security services, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and contract compliance over vendor concentration. Hartley’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This approach underscores a commitment to maximizing competition and value through full and open bidding, rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, though small businesses are not excluded and may compete on equal footing. His primary procurement focus lies in two key NAICS categories: 517919 (Other Telecommunications), which encompasses network infrastructure and digital learning platforms, and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting the need for safe, secure learning environments. Hartley’s expertise centers on procuring integrated technology solutions and protective services essential to maintaining operational readiness and student welfare in DoDEA’s overseas school communities.