LaShawn K. Pettaway

LaShawn K. Pettaway serves as a Procurement Technician within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, supporting the strategic acquisition of professional services critical to advancing postsecondary education policy, regulatory compliance, and federal student aid infrastructure. In this role, she facilitates the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. Her work primarily centers on securing expert consulting, data systems support, and research services that enhance the Department’s capacity to collect, analyze, and report on educational outcomes nationwide. Pettaway maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized advisory services in education policy and institutional capacity building. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors who deliver technical expertise in compliance, analytics, and program evaluation. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure deliverables meet rigorous federal standards and support evidence-based decision-making across state and institutional education systems. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively structured under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions per FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting and equitable access for small businesses. Every acquisition she supports is intentionally reserved for small business concerns, reinforcing the Department’s mandate to foster inclusive economic opportunity within the education services sector. While specific NAICS codes are not currently available, her acquisitions consistently target professional services related to educational research, data management, policy analysis, and technical assistance for postsecondary institutions. Her domain expertise lies in procuring services that strengthen federal education data systems, support regulatory reporting, and enhance institutional readiness for federal compliance obligations.