Jason Wilson

Jason Wilson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that support federal education policy, regulatory compliance, and institutional capacity building. He manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, with a focus on solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and post-award administration. His acquisitions are designed to advance evidence-based decision-making in postsecondary education, particularly in areas related to student aid systems, data infrastructure, and educational research support. Wilson’s work ensures alignment with FAR guidelines and agency mission priorities, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in procurement execution. Wilson maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized educational support and management consulting services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal education programs, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships that prioritize deliverables tied to policy implementation and systems modernization. While he engages with a range of service providers, his contract portfolio is characterized by repeat engagements with vendors who have proven capacity to meet complex technical and compliance requirements in the education sector. Wilson’s contracting approach reflects a strong emphasis on broad market access, with 83.3% of his awards issued under open, non-set-aside competitions. However, he consistently reserves 16.7% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His procurement strategy prioritizes capability and compliance over socioeconomic designation, while still ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), reflecting his specialization in contractually supported functions such as data analytics, policy evaluation, and institutional assessment services. He also procures services under NAICS 523110, indicating engagement with financial and investment advisory services related to education funding models. His technical domain expertise centers on federal student aid systems, compliance reporting infrastructure, and research-driven program evaluation frameworks.