Kevin J. Gomez

Kevin J. Gomez serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality K-12 education to military-connected students worldwide. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on educational technology, infrastructure support, and operational services critical to sustaining DoDEA’s globally dispersed school system. His work ensures that curriculum delivery, student support systems, and digital learning environments meet rigorous federal standards, with a strong emphasis on compliance, performance-based contracting, and mission-aligned vendor selection. Gomez 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 span IT infrastructure, educational content development, facility enhancements, and communications services, reflecting a pattern of sustained, performance-driven vendor engagement. His procurement approach favors established contractors with proven track records in delivering scalable, secure, and education-specific solutions across DoD installations. His contracting activity shows a strong preference for open competition, with 69.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 30.4% are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy reflects a commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising operational needs, aligning with DoD’s broader socioeconomic goals while maintaining procurement efficiency. Gomez’s primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services), and 541199 (Other Professional Services), indicating deep expertise in digital learning platforms, cloud-based educational systems, and specialized instructional support services. His procurement portfolio consistently targets technology-enabled learning tools, network infrastructure, and administrative systems essential to modernizing DoDEA’s educational delivery model in remote and high-demand environments.