jerome Carter

Jerome Carter serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), overseeing the acquisition of specialized consulting services critical to supporting the agency’s global K-12 educational mission. He manages contracts that ensure the operational integrity and environmental compliance of DoDEA school installations, aligning procurement activities with the agency’s strategic priorities in curriculum delivery, infrastructure resilience, and student support systems. His acquisitions primarily focus on professional services requiring technical expertise in environmental management, permitting, and sustainability planning for military-affiliated school communities. Carter maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships are characterized by recurring engagements in environmental assessment, remediation planning, and facility compliance services, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD regulatory frameworks and overseas operational environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and alignment with DoDEA’s unique logistical and cultural contexts. A defining feature of Carter’s contracting profile is his exclusive use of 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic development and small business inclusion. Every award under his purview is reserved for small disadvantaged businesses certified under the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while leveraging the specialized capabilities of these firms in niche service areas. His procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, encompassing environmental impact assessments, hazardous material management, soil and water remediation, and regulatory compliance support. This specialization underscores his technical domain expertise in managing environmental risks at DoDEA’s globally dispersed school sites, ensuring that educational infrastructure meets federal environmental standards while sustaining mission continuity in sensitive operational zones.