Kevin Gomez

Kevin Gomez serves as the primary procurement lead for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), overseeing the acquisition of goods and services critical to supporting K-12 educational operations across global military installations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with DoDEA’s mission of delivering high-quality, equitable education to military-connected students, with a focus on infrastructure, transportation, and operational support services. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with institutional priorities in curriculum delivery, student services, and facility readiness, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and DoD-specific directives. Gomez 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 span technology integration, facility upgrades, communications systems, and specialized logistical support, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD environments and educational infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and mission alignment, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet the unique demands of overseas and domestic DoDEA schools. His procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 72.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while 27.3% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a deliberate strategy to maintain market competition while actively encouraging small business participation, particularly among firms capable of delivering tailored educational and operational support services. Gomez’s primary NAICS focus includes Passenger Car Leasing (532112), School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410), and Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (335220), indicating a heavy emphasis on student transportation logistics, facility equipment procurement, and related support services. Additional activity in Musical Instrument Manufacturing (339992) and Media Services (519130) underscores DoDEA’s commitment to arts education and digital communication infrastructure, revealing a nuanced technical domain spanning both physical operations and educational enrichment.