Jeremy McCrary

Jeremy McCrary 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 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 infrastructure. His acquisitions typically involve complex, performance-based contracts for analytical, technical, and operational support services critical to the Department’s mission of strengthening postsecondary education systems. McCrary maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized educational support and policy analysis services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term, performance-driven vendor partnerships grounded in clear statement of work requirements and outcome-based evaluation criteria. He engages with vendors who demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in education data systems, policy research, and institutional effectiveness metrics, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize accountability and mission alignment. McCrary’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and past performance, rather than socioeconomic designations. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains transparent and compliant with all federal acquisition regulations. His primary NAICS focus areas are 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 511210 (Publishing Industries, except Internet), reflecting his specialization in procurement of research, data analytics, curriculum support, and educational content development services. He routinely awards contracts for technical assistance, evaluation frameworks, and policy implementation support that directly inform federal education programs and regulatory oversight.