Jeremy Cook

Jeremy Cook serves as a Contracts 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 advance federal education policy and institutional capacity. He manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, with a focus on supporting evidence-based research, regulatory compliance, and the modernization of federal student aid and data systems. His acquisitions typically involve complex technical services requiring deep domain expertise in education technology and data infrastructure, ensuring alignment with federal mandates and performance-based outcomes. Cook maintains a primary working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a trusted vendor delivering specialized consulting and analytical services to support education policy initiatives. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-driven partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical support. He engages regularly with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in federal education programs and robust compliance frameworks, fostering collaborative relationships built on accountability and deliverable transparency. While the majority of his acquisitions—84.6%—are conducted as full and open competitions without set-asides, Cook consistently allocates a meaningful portion of opportunities to small business programs, including 8(a) competed and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each representing 7.7% of his portfolio. This balanced approach underscores his commitment to equitable access and socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining rigorous standards for contractor capability and mission alignment. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Publishing Industries, except Internet), with secondary emphasis on 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). He specializes in acquiring data analytics, software development, systems integration, and research support services that enhance the Department’s capacity to collect, analyze, and report on postsecondary education outcomes, ensuring technology solutions meet federal standards for security, interoperability, and scalability.