Julie L. Brooke

Julie L. Brooke serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that support the delivery of K-12 educational services to military-connected students worldwide. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for instructional, technical, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and DoD procurement policies. Her work directly enables curriculum development, digital learning infrastructure, and student support systems across DoDEA’s global network of schools, with a focus on timely, transparent, and mission-aligned contract execution. Julie maintains consistent working relationships with a core 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 primarily centered on educational content development, communication services, IT support, and facility enhancements critical to school operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based deliverables, and adherence to quality standards required in high-stakes educational environments. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 97.6% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on broad market access and value-driven outcomes. While small business participation is limited to 2.4% of awards, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising mission requirements. Julie’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511130 (Publishing, Except Internet) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting heavy investment in educational content, digital curricula, and learning management systems. She also regularly procures Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), underscoring her technical expertise in edtech integration and workforce support systems essential to DoDEA’s operational model.