Max K. LeQuang

Max K. LeQuang serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the Department of Education, where he leads the procurement of professional services critical to advancing postsecondary education policy, regulatory compliance, and federal student aid infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on strategic consulting, educational support services, and technology-enabled data systems, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and the agency’s mission to strengthen evidence-based decision-making in higher education. His work directly supports the modernization of national data collection frameworks and institutional capacity building through compliant, transparent contracting practices. LeQuang maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized expertise in educational policy analysis and management consulting. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, favoring contractors with demonstrated experience in federal education programs and data governance. He engages with a select group of high-performing vendors who consistently deliver mission-critical services under fixed-price and time-and-materials contract vehicles, prioritizing reliability and subject-matter expertise over volume. LeQuang’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. While he does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with FAR guidelines and emphasizes merit-based selection grounded in technical capability and past performance. His primary NAICS focus areas include 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), each accounting for 40% of his acquisitions, with 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) comprising the remaining 20%. He procures services related to institutional effectiveness analytics, policy evaluation, compliance auditing, and data system integration, demonstrating deep technical expertise in the intersection of education policy and federal information systems.