Holly Le

Holly Le serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that support federal education policy, regulatory compliance, and the infrastructure of student aid systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of professional services contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—with a focus on technical and analytical services that enhance data collection, institutional capacity, and evidence-based decision-making in postsecondary education. She routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, prioritizing performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. Holly maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary vendor partner delivering policy analysis, research support, and program evaluation services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated expertise in education systems and federal compliance, while also fostering competitive environments that encourage new entrants. She engages with vendors through negotiated procurements, often leveraging past performance and technical capability evaluations to ensure alignment with the agency’s mission-critical objectives. Her set-aside preferences reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting: 70% of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, while 20% are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 10% are competed specifically under the 8(a) program. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses without compromising mission needs or competition integrity. Holly’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), which appears to reflect facility-related support services for educational operations, alongside NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) and 511210 (Publishing, except Internet). She also procures specialized services in transit and ordnance manufacturing, suggesting a broad scope that may include infrastructure, safety, and data systems supporting campus and administrative operations. Her domain expertise lies in integrating diverse service categories to enable seamless, compliant, and secure educational administration.